TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	1
SEMESTER	First Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Instructor Elif Öykü Başerdem
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will be able to read academic texts, 2) Will be able to analyze and synthesize academic text, 3) Will be able to search databases and library catalogues, 4) Will be able to use knowledge in academic text to increase their academic efficiency. 5) Will be able to write essays and laboratory reports according to the APA style.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	The aim of this course is to improve students? reading and writing skills for academic reading materials, specifically, on psychological texts. During this course, students are expected to learn how to find main ideas, to analyze and synthesize them from academic texts. In order to improve reading, the course also aims to connect searching, note taking, and reading skills. Therefore, this course aims to inform students on different reading types and purposes, reading articles and chapters, being critical and reflective on academic texts as well as note taking and searching skills. Within the scope of the course, another objective is to help students improve their skills in academic writing not only by lectures and discussions but also with in class and between class writing activities An additional aim is to improve students? knowledge and skills for preparing psychological texts such as brochures, blog and magazine articles.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to Course 2nd Week Types of Academic Sources 3rd Week Database and Library Search 4th Week APA Format and Citation Basics 5th Week Publishing and Ethics in Research 6th Week Selecting Source Materials 7th Week Note Taking Skills and Skim Reading 8th Week Paraphrasing Skills 9th Week Lab Report Introduction: Formulation of hypothesis based on theory, critique of past research, rationale 10th Week Lab Report Methodology and Results: Description of participants, materials, procedure, SPSS analysis and results summary 11th Week Lab Report Discussion, Abstract and References: Comparison of current and past findings, theoretical explanation of findings, limitations, future directions 12th Week Essay writing: Introduction of topic, building arguments for and against debates 13th Week Essay writing: Conclusion 14th Week Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Burns, T., & Sinfield, S. (2012). Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at university. London: Sage Publications. Eldoğan, D., Korkmaz, L., Yeniçeri, Z., & Kökdemir, D. (2017). Akademik yazım kuralları kitapçığı (5th ed.). Ankara: Başkent Üniversitesi Geliştirme Vakfı İktisadi İşletmesi. Hatala, M. (2017). Learn APA style: Writing in psychology and the social sciences. Greentop MO: Greentop Academic Press.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 15 Assignment 1 60 Total(%) 75 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 3 42 Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam Homework 6 2 12 Total Workload 147 Total Workload / 30 4,9 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No