| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||
| Course Code | ENGR 301 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Technical Report Writing and Presentation | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Teknik Rapor Yazma ve Sunma | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring,Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 101 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ENG 102 - English for Academic Purposes II |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | ENG 102 English for Academic Purposes II | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To strengthen skills in technical writing and verbal presentation in order to increase one's success and confidence. | ||||
| Course Description | This course will introduce students to scientific writing and proper citation focusing on engineering documentation types such as technical reports, proposals, posters, articles and short reports. Students will also be familiarized with business and electronic media communication activities. Verbal, written and graphical data presentation skills will be improved and assessed using written assignments, poster preparation and oral presentation. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste bilimsel rapor hazırlama ve kaynak gösterme yöntemleri teknik rapor, proje teklifi, poster ve makale tarzındaki mühendislik yazışmalarına odaklanarak gösterilmektedir. Ayrıca, iş yeri iletişimi ve elektronik medya yazışmaları hakkında bilgiler verilmektedir. Öğrencilerin verileri sözlü, yazılı ve grafiksel olarak aktarabilme becerileri yazılı ödevler, poster ve sunumlarla değerlendirilip geliştirilecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) deliver effective oral presentations; 2) apply proper grammar rules in oral and written communications while using appropriate citations; 3) assess and present data accurately in written, graphical and oral format; 4) compose a variety of formal technical documents. 5) function effectively on a team. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | ANİ NATALİ ŞİGAHER , February 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | ANİ NATALİ ŞİGAHER |
| Semester | Spring,Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. ANİ NATALİ ŞİGAHER |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Technical Writing Process, Sections of a Paper |
| 2) | Writing an Introduction, Paraphrasing |
| 3) | Writing about Methodology, Using Graphical Elements |
| 4) | Writing about Results – Individual Project and Group Poster Proposals |
| 5) | Writing about Discussion and Conclusion |
| 6) | Plagiarism, Citation, Finding Resources Online |
| 7) | Writing an Abstract |
| 8) | Oral Presentation Guidelines |
| 9) | Business Communications |
| 10) | CV/Resume Preparation |
| 11) | Cover Letter Preparation |
| 12) | Job Interview Basics |
| 13) | Letters of Reference |
| 14) | Individual Project Oral Presentations |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation/ Period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals, Second Edition, Phillip A. Laplante, 2018, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton, FL, USA. Engineers’ Guide to Technical Writing, Kenneth G. Budinski, 2001, ASM International: Materials Park, OH, USA. Technical Communication, John M. Lannon, Laura J. Gurak, 2020, Pearson: NY, USA. The Craft of Scientific Writing, Fourth Edition, 2018 Springer Verlag: NY, USA Science Research Writing For Non-Native Speakers of English, Hillary Glasman-Deal, 2010, Imperial College Press: London, UK How to Write a Good Scientific Paper, Chris A. Mack, 2018, SPIE: WA, USA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom/Lecture | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Poster, Oral Presentation, Final Written Project | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Microsoft Office Applications | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Instructor’s office: #544, 5th floor E-mail address: sigahern@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: minimum 70% attendance, YÖK Regulations A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Project | 1 | 25 | 25 | ||||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 3 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 101 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||