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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MBG208
Course Name: Academic Research and Writing Techniques
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Area Ellective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GÜLÇİN ÖZEVCİ
Course Lecturer(s): Ass. Prof. Gülçin ÖZEVCİ
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge about academic research so that they can conduct research and present their research results as an academic report in accordance with ethical principles.
Course Content: This lesson; It includes academic source types, academic publication scanning and review, academic writing styles, academic presentation types, referencing and plagiarism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Ability to do research on a subject
2) Ability to write academic compositions
3) Compliance with ethical principles
4) Gaining the ability to reference and quote
5) Avoiding plagiarism
6) Being able to make an academic research plan

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course purpose and course description: Why are study and communication skills important? Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
2) Getting the most out of lessons: Working with different sources of information Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
3) Types of scientific publications and scientific reading techniques Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
4) Academic writing styles Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
5) Academic writing Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
6) Report writing Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
7) Team work Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
8) Avoiding plagiarism Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
9) Preparing an academic presentation Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
10) cademic presentation evaluation Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
11) Academic poster design Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
12) Getting the most out of revision Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
13) Making the most of the exam process Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard
14) General evaluation, poster presentations -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: İbrahim Arslanoğlu, 2016. Bilimsel Yöntem ve Araştırma Teknikleri: Ders Notları. Gazi Kitabevi.
Ercan, T., Daşlı, Y., & Biçer, E. B. (2021). Bilimsel Bilgide Etik ve İntihal. Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 45(1), 91-108.
Yaşar, E. (2018). Akademik İntihal, Nedenleri ve Çözüm Önerileri. International Journal of Scholars in Education, 1(1), 34-44.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Having knowledge and understanding of Molecular Biology and Genetics subjects, established on competencies gained in previous education and supported by using course books containing latest information, application tools and other scientific literature. 2
2) Students can integrate knowledge and skills from molecular biology and genetics courses and can acquire further knowledge according to their own interests. 1
3) Students acquire practical skills in fundamental molecular biology and genetics techniques.
4) Ability of proposing solutions in unexpected, complicated situations on applications of Molecular Biology and Genetics by claiming responsibility individually or as a part of a team. 2
5) Competency in planning academic studies on Molecular Biology and Genetics and carrying out these studies individually or collectively. 3
6) Students can develop ability to analyse and interpret experimental data obtained in a laboratory setting statistically. 1
7) Sufficient foreign language knowledge for communication between colleagues and following literature on Molecular Biology and Genetics. 3
8) Students can use computational technologies to analyse scientific data and for information retrieval. 3
9) Being aware of the necessity of lifelong education, reaching information, following the advances in science and technology and constant struggle of renewing oneself. 3
10) Evaluating natural and social events with an environmental point of view and ability of informing and leading the public opinion 1
11) Students acquire professional knowledge and skills to fulfil requirements of their future employers. 1
12) Having proper social, ethical and scientific values and the will to protect these values on studies about collection, evaluation, contemplation, publication and application of data regarding Molecular Biology and Genetics. 3
13) Students can understand and evaluate advantages and limitations of technological platforms in life sciences including genomics, genetic engineering and biotechnology.
14) Students would have consciousness on subjects such as the quality management, worker welfare and safety.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Okuma
Homework
Proje Hazırlama
Rapor Yazma

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Grup Projesi
Sunum
Raporlama

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Application 14 1 14
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Paper Submission 1 0 0
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 114