Research Writing

Course Code:

CE476

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

This course is designed with the aim of giving information to the students on the fundamentals of scientific research writing, methods of literature review methods, and thesis preparation techniques.

Course Content:

Basic research concerns prior to writing a research paper. The basis for scientific research; Research paper. Language for research writing. Concepts of research writing and a research paper. How to start? Structure of a paper: title, authors; abstract; introduction; materials and methods; data preparation and results; discussion and evaluation; concluding remarks, references, acknowledgments. Preparing tables and graphs. Proper use and misuse of language. Style in writing. Ethical aspects of research writing. Oral and poster presentation of a paper.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Lab, 4: Case-study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, B: Experiment, C: Homework, D: Project

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Adequate knowledge about literature review methods and selection of proper and correct materials	4,8	1,2	A
2) Adequate knowledge about evaluating the quality of published scientific papers	4	1,2	A
3) Ability to write a scientific report and/or thesis	7,9,14	1,2,4	A,C
4) Ability to make an oral presentation of a scientific research	7	1,2,4	A,C,D

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	General issues about research writing	Lecture Notes and Textbook
2	Terminology	Lecture Notes and Textbook
3	Scientific paper concepts	Lecture Notes and Textbook
4	Anatomy of a scientific paper: Title, authors, abstract, and introduction	Lecture Notes and Textbook
5	Anatomy of a scientific paper: Materials and methods; results and discussion	Lecture Notes and Textbook
6	Preparation of table and figures	Lecture Notes and Textbook
7	Anatomy of a scientific paper: Concluding remarks, references, acknowledgments	Lecture Notes and Textbook
8	Citations and ethics in research writing	Lecture Notes and Textbook
9	Midterm	Lecture Notes and Textbook
10	Thesis writing	Lecture Notes and Textbook
11	Evaluation of a published scientific paper and a published thesis	Lecture Notes and Textbook
12	Oral and poster presentation methods of a scientific study	Lecture Notes and Textbook
13	Teamwork: Oral presentation of a scientific study	Lecture Notes and Textbook
14	Teamwork: Oral presentation of a scientific study	Lecture Notes and Textbook
15	Teamwork: Oral presentation of a scientific study	Lecture Notes and Textbook

Recommended Sources

Lecture Notes	All the handouts and slides are given to the students electronically.
Textbook	How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, R.A.Day, Oryx Press, NY, 1994. Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır?, R.A.Day, Çeviri: Gülay Aşkar Altay, TÜBİTAK, 1996.

Material Sharing

Documents	All the handouts and slides are weekly given to the students electronically.
Assignments	Homeworks are submitted at the beginning of the next week and grades are announced before the final exam.

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	25
Quizzes	-	-
Assignment	2	30
Lab Work	-	-
Term Project	1	45
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.				X
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7	Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.					X
8	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.					X
9	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.					X
10	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the relationship between Civil Engineering and contemporary issues.
12	Awareness on various Civil Engineering majors such as hydraulics, materials, geotechnical, structural, construction management, transportation engineering and the necessity of their coordination.
13	Ability to work efficiently during team working for laboratory activities and to work efficiently during individual working for homeworks.
14	Ability to work individually.					X
15	Awareness about the dynamics civil engineering market and main responsibilities of a civil engineer before graduation.
16	Fundamentals of compulsory relationships, contract concept, knowledge on general concepts about obligations, their impacts and types.

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam weeks: 12x Total course hours)	12	3	39
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	12	3	36
Midterm examination	-	-	-
Homework	2	8	16
Project (Teamwork studies)	1	24	24
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			117
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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