COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

Offered By

Business Administration (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MÜBECCEL BANU DURUKAN SALI

Offered to

Business Administration (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to equip students with the skills necessary for academically communicating their knowledge effectively. The students will be informed on the processes of writing and publishing in all forms of academic writing as well as developing teaching and presentation skills. The course is divided into two main parts as oral dissemination and writeen dissemination. In the oral dissemination part techniques realted to teaching and presenting in meetings are covered. In the written dissemination part, the topics related to the processes of academic writing and publishing in all forms are discussed.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Effectively communicate their knowledge through academic means in both oral and in written forms.
2   Identify and apply strategies and tools to manage the research process such as accessing and managing information.
3   Develop skills to determine and manage the processes of different forms of academic publishing and disseminating their knowledge academically.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 Presentation Techniques
3 University Teaching
4 University Teaching
5 Nature of Academic Writing Information Literacy Information Literacy worksheets
6 Nature of Academic Writing: Plagiarism
7 Writing and getting published: Academic Article
8 Writing and getting published: Academic Article
9 Writing and getting published: Other Genres Book Reviews, Book chapters, conference papers, posters, etc.
10 Writing and getting published: Other Genres Book reviews, book chapters, conference papers, posters, etc.
11 Writing a dissertation
12 Writing a dissertation
13 Writing and getting published: Other aspects of academic writing
14 Writing and getting published: Other aspects of academic writing

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Hartley, J. (2008). Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Handbook, NY: Routledge.
2. Day, R. A., Gastel, B. (2011). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 7th ed., Greenwood: ABC-CLIO LLC.
3. Silvia, Paul, J. (2007). How to Write a Lot. Washington, D.C.: APA Life Tools.
4. Harland, Tony. (2012). University Teaching: An Introductory Guide. NY: Routledge.
5. Magna Publications. (2018). The College Teacher's Handbook: A Resource Collection for New Faculty, Madison,
Wisconsin: Magna Publications.
6. Akademik yayın yapma ile ilgili kuruluşların web siteleri
7. Articles on topics covered in class


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, article discussions, presentations.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRJ PROJECT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 ASG ASSIGNMENT
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRJ* 0.40 + PAR* 0.10 + ASG * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Clear overview of paper, demonstrates importance of topic in introduction (10 points)
This particular element is absent or falls short of expectations, and /or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)
Organized progression (20 points)
This particular element is absent or falls short of expectations, and /or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)
Coverage of content (20 points)
This particular element is absent or falls short of expectations, and /or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)
Synthesis of ideas (40 points)
This particular element is absent or falls short of expectations, and /or it is

Assessment Criteria

1. Students will identify the doctoral dissertation process.
2. Students will identify the steps to publishing academically in journals.
3. Students will identify different forms of academic writing.
4. Students will be able to identify presentation techniques.
5. Students will be able to discuss adult education.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise will not be accepted.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. M. Banu Durukan
Office: Işletme Fakültesi #207
E-mail: banu.durukan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for final exam 0 0 0
Project Preparation 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 7 3 21
Preparing presentations 2 4 8
Final exam 0 0 0
Mid-term exam 0 0 0
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 86

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5
LO.155
LO.25
LO.355