Software Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ENG347

Course Name:

Technical Writing and Literature Search

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Faculty Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Ar.Gör. ELİF YORGUN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills required to enhance technical writing skills and effectively conduct scientific literature research.

Course Content:

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills in technical writing and scientific literature research. The course begins with an introduction to educational research and progresses through key topics such as identifying and narrowing research problems, developing effective research questions, and conducting comprehensive literature reviews. Students will learn to evaluate and annotate sources, analyze and organize information, and report their findings effectively. Additionally, the course emphasizes the scientific study process, project and thesis writing, and applying best practices in technical and academic documentation. Through discussions, midterm and final assessments, and project-oriented learning, students will gain hands-on experience in research planning and writing for academic and professional purposes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students acquire the ability to identify and formulate a research problem or question.
2) Teaches how to create and design an effective research plan.
3) Students acquires competence in scanning, evaluating, organizing scientific literature and reporting findings.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Students gain the ability to prepare reports in accordance with technical and academic writing rules and to evaluate these reports critically.
2) Students will gain awareness of acting in accordance with ethical principles and academic honesty rules in scientific research and writing processes.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Review of Syllabus
2)	Introduction to educational research
3)	Source of research problem Narrowing the problem Characteristics of good problem Stating the research problem Developing the research question
4)	Review of related literature: Purpose and scope Qualitative research and the review of related literature Identifying keywords and subject terms, and identifying, evaluating, and annotating sources Identifying Keywords Identifying Your Sources Evaluating Your Sources Annotating Your Sources Analyzing, organizing, and reporting the literature
5)	Definition and purpose of a research plan Components of the quantitative research plan Components of the qualitative research plan Revising and improving the research plan
6)	Sampling in quantitative research Sampling in qualitative research Constructs, variables and characteristics of measuring instruments
7)	Definition, purpose and design of survey research Conducting survey research Definition, purpose and design of correlation research Correlation research process
8)	Definition and purpose of causal-comperative research Definition and purpose of experimenal research
9)	MIDTERM
10)	Scientific study process
11)	Definition of scientific article How to write Project
12)	Definition of scientific article How to write Project
13)	How to write Thesis
14)	Explanations on the Topics Covered with Examples
15)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Educational Research Competencies for Analysis and Applications 11th Edition-Pearson Education. Geoffrey Mills, Lorraine R. Gay.
References:	Educational Research Competencies for Analysis and Applications 11th Edition-Pearson Education. Geoffrey Mills, Lorraine R. Gay.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
5) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
11) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
2)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
5)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
6)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
11)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Project preparation
Report Writing
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	13
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		15