ECTS - English for Academic Purposes IV

English for Academic Purposes IV (ENG202) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
English for Academic Purposes IV ENG202 4. Semester 3 0 0 3 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
ENG102 ve ENG101
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Role Play, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor MDB Öğretim Görevlileri
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to help the students of English medium departments acquire the basic theory and application of a research based report, including proper style (APA), organization, format, language, argumentation and reasoning skills and produce a well-written report at the level of B2* (Independent User) as stated in Common European Framework of Reference. This course also aims to help students improve their presentation skills by delivering a presentation of a research report.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Upon successful completion of ENG202, students will be able to:
  • Preparation: • analyze a research report to get its specific features, • choose and narrow down a topic to write a research report, • search and evaluate appropriate and reliable sources, • raise awareness about the basics of presentation.
  • Production: • produce the full written research report by:  preparing a detailed outline,  writing the introductory, body, and conclusion sections of the research report,  using the theory and practice of in-text and end-of text citations properly,  revising the report for coherence and accuracy,  holding a discussion on the produced report using presentation skills.
Course Content Preparing and writing research reports and delivering effective oral/written informative and persuasive presentations; gathering information, organizing data, outlining, using appropriate techniques in presentation and delivering for a maximum impact, using visual aids and citation effectively.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 An Introduction to English 202 –orientation- Course syllabus and course booklet- Flipped Learning
2 CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Research Report • What is Research? • General Information about Research Report • How to do research
3 CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Principles of Research Report • Essays vs. Research reports • Purpose of research report writing • Types of research reports • Research report procedure • Topic selection • How to do research How to evaluate the quality of a website Video 1 Fundamental Principles of Report Writing Video 2 Topic Selection / Website Evaluation
4 CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Principles of Research Report • How to search online sources • Write the research question • Write the thesis statement • Prepare a detailed outline Outline Format Samples Video 3 How to Search Online Sources Video 4 Organizational Patterns and Outlines
5 CHAPTER 3: Citation Techniques • Quoting • Paraphrasing • Summarizing • APA style • In-text citation and end of-text citation Language Use in Research Reports Video 5 The Logic Behind Citation Video 6 Citation Techniques Video 7 Basic Rules for Citation
6 CHAPTER 4: Production of Research Report • Identifying the audience of a research report • Components of a research report - Cover page - Table of contents - Writing the introduction Video 8 Writing the Introduction Video 9 Research Report Paper Format
7 Going over worksheets on citation and writing the introduction
8 CHAPTER 4: Production of the Research Report • Writing the body of the research report • Writing the conclusion of the research report Video 10 Writing the Body and the Conclusion
9 CHAPTER 4: Production of the Research Report • Writing the References and Appendices of the research report • Writing an abstract of the research report CHAPTER 5: Using Figures and Tables Writing the Abstract
10 Introduction Feedback
11 Writing the Abstract & T.O.C. & References
12 CHAPTER 6: Presentation of the Research Report • Presentation Basics • The Audience • The Presentation Plan • The Delivery • Audio and Visual • Preparation of the research report presentation • Preparing the outline of the research report presentation • Putting the speech together Overall feedback on research reports Video 12 Presentation of the Research Report Video 13 Transitions for Presentation
13 Body & Conclusion Feedback Research Paper Presentation
14 Research Report Presentation
15 Presentation Feedback
16 Report Submission

Sources

Course Book 1. ENG202 Course Booklet (Prepared by DML instructors)
Other Sources 2. Flipped Learning Course Videos (Prepared by DML instructors)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 1 5
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 20
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report 1 20
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems
2 Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems
3 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose
4 Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose
5 Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering
7 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually
8 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
10 Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications
11 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development
12 Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 1 2 2
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report 1 3 3
Homework Assignments 1 2 2
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 2 2
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 3 3
Total Workload 76