Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / SOS 228 - SOCIOLOGY

Code: SOS 228 Course Title: ACADEMIC WRITING AND ETHICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department SOCIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer NEVAL KARANFİL (nevalkaranfil@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) NEVAL KARANFİL,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to instruct the stages of a scientific research such as planning, conducting and reporting stages.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can plan a scientific research PO-1 1. Can understand the basic concepts regarding the sociology programs.
PO-2 2.Can transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Sociology to other disciplines.
PO-3 3. Can develop creative, resourceful in terms of conducting sociological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work.
Examination
LO-2 can report reseach findings PO-4 4. Can have the skills to define, model and solve the sociological problems in the field of Sociology and related fields.
PO-9 9. Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions.
PO-10 10. Can have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results.
Examination
LO-3 can act according to ethical values PO-6 6. Can assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence.
PO-8 8. Can collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinarily by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them.
PO-10 10. Can have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results.
Examination
LO-4 can adopt the use of scientific ethical rules PO-10 10. Can have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results.
Performance Project
LO-5 Can make citation and cite references within the framework of APA 7 rules PO-2 2.Can transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Sociology to other disciplines.
PO-5 5. Can dedicate to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-6 can apply computer-assisted and online research and writing techniques PO-6 6. Can assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence.
PO-7 7. Can use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Sociology.
PO-14 14. Can use the information and communication technology required by the field of Sociology with a competence at the level of European Computer Driving License.
Examination
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Themes to be discussed include planning and reporting a scientific research, such as resources of literature review, citing and bibliography writing techniques.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Scientific ethical values Lecture and question/ answer
2 Determining the reseach topic Lecture and question/ answer
3 Literature review technics Lecture and question/ answer
4 Literature review sources Lecture and question/ answer
5 Library reseach Lecture and question/ answer
6 Determining the reseach methodology Lecture and question/ answer
7 Ethical rules to follow while collecting the data Lecture and question/ answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Writing the researc report Lecture and question/ answer
10 Chapters of research report Lecture and question/ answer
11 Citing techniques Lecture and question/ answer
12 Ethical rules to follow while citing Lecture and question/ answer
13 APA rules Lecture and question/ answer
14 APA rules Lecture and question/ answer
15 General overview Lecture and question/ answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Seyidoğlu,H. (2003). Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma el Kitabı.9.b. İstanbul: Güzem Can.
Required Course instruments and materials
Books, articles, online sources

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 4 1 10
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 5 5
       c) Performance Project 1 4 4
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 123