| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Writing and Presentation Methods in Horticultural Research |
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| Course Code |
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BB-600 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. AYZİN KÜDEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the importance of scientific research.
Learns the steps of scientific research.
Improves skill and knowledge on screening scientific resources.
Obtains skill and knowledge on writing a scientific article and report.
Learns effective presentation techniques and presents outcomes of a research.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to give information to the students on how to search for and collect literature based on their scientific research studies, evaluation of literature, writing papers or giving presentations by using computer programs such as word, powerpoint etc.,using computer and internet technologies. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this lecture, screening of resources, data collection and evaluation, writing articles using computer programs such as word, and making power point presentation are taught. Also, information about computer and internet usage, new writing and presentation technologies are explained. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Cukurova university, agriculture faculty classes. |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to techniques of writing and presentation. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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2 |
Research techniques and stages. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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3 |
Resource screen ( Keywords, data collection methods and techniques) |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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4 |
Introduction to scientific writing (article, rewiev, thesis, abstract etc.) |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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5 |
Stages and rules of scientific writing |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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6 |
Issues to be considered on scientific writing. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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7 |
Publishing stage. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Written exam. |
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9 |
Preparing a visual presentation |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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10 |
Techniques of preparing visual presentation. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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11 |
Stages of visual presentation |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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12 |
Issues to be considered on preparing a presentation |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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13 |
Sections in an effective presentation |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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14 |
Presenting of findings and outcomes of researches. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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15 |
Issues in visual presentation to be considered by presenter |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Straight narrative method, visual presentation, discussion. |
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16/17 |
Final exam. |
Studying the related subject in course notes. |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Developing and improving the horticultural knowledge to professional level based on the bachelors degree qualifications |
5 |
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2 |
Understanding the horticulture and the interaction between the related disciplines |
3 |
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3 |
Solving problems by research methods and establishing cause-effect relationship |
4 |
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4 |
Using the theoretical and practical knowledge of Horticulture, supporting the related up to date progress with the quantitative and qualitative data, combining and interpreting the information and data obtained from different disciplines and developing new information and theories by synthesis. |
5 |
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5 |
Carrying out a study individually that requires professional knowledge in Horticulture |
5 |
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6 |
Analytically approaching in order to solve unpredictable and complex problems encountered in applications related to Horticulture, planning the research process, producing solutions by taking responsibility and evaluating-defending the obtained results |
5 |
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7 |
Leading in the situations when solving problems related to horticulture is necessary |
3 |
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8 |
Entering database related to horticulture, utilizing those sources and self-updating. |
5 |
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9 |
Evaluating the knowledge and skills in horticulture by criticism and directing their own learning process |
5 |
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10 |
Presenting their studies, developments of their expertise topic and research results by orally, written and taking advantage of visual equipments |
5 |
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11 |
Using software related to horticulture sufficiently and using information and communication technologies in advanced level |
5 |
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12 |
Obtaining data by scientific methods in order to solve a problem related to horticulture, establishing and interpreting the data by considering the scientific and ethical values |
5 |
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13 |
Using the assimilated horticultural knowledge in interdisciplinary studies, explaining, presenting and evaluating |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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