ACADEMIC WRITING TECHNIQUES IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY468	ACADEMIC WRITING TECHNIQUES IN PSYCHOLOGY	8	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHMET OSMAN KURTKAN KAPICIOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BERK EFE ALTINAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce students to the principles, conventions, and responsibilities of academic writing in psychology. The course helps students develop a scientific attitude toward reading, evaluating, and producing academic texts. It focuses on methodological literacy, critical reading, ethical writing practices, responsible use of artificial intelligence, APA formatting, paragraph structure, academic tone, inclusive language, open science, and the main sections of a research article. By the end of the course, students are expected to understand academic writing as a process of clear, ethical, evidence-based, and well-structured communication.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include scientific attitude, types of academic articles, literature selection, methodological literacy, academic writing tone, research ethics, responsible use of AI, critical reading and synthesis, reference management, citation practices, APA formatting, paragraph architecture, academic style, inclusive language, replication crises, open science, and the structure of empirical research articles. The course also covers the Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion sections of a research paper, as well as basic knowledge about the publication world and digital academic impact.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic principles of scientific attitude, academic responsibility, and ethical writing in psychology. (Bloom’s 2)
Identify different types of academic articles and select relevant literature for a clearly defined academic purpose. (Bloom’s 3)
Apply APA formatting, citation rules, reference management principles, and inclusive academic language in written work. (Bloom’s 3)
Analyze academic texts in terms of methodological logic, argument structure, paragraph flow, evidence use, and writing tone. (Bloom’s 4)
Compare the functions of the Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion sections in an empirical research article. (Bloom’s 4)
Evaluate academic writing practices in relation to research ethics, responsible AI use, open science, replication debates, and publication culture. (Bloom’s 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Scientific Attitude and Introduction	-
2	-	Types of Articles and Literature Selection	-
3	-	Methodological Literacy and Writing Tone	-
4	-	Research Ethics, AI, and Responsibility	-
5	-	Critical Reading and Synthesis	-
6	-	Reference Management, Citing & APA Formatting	-
7	-	Flow and Paragraph Architecture	-
8	-	Academic Style and Inclusive Language	-
9	-	Replication Crises and Open Science	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Anatomy of a Paper I – Introduction	-
12	-	Anatomy of a Paper II – Method	-
13	-	Anatomy of a Paper III – Results	-
14	-	Anatomy of a Paper IV – Discussion	-
15	-	The Publication World and Digital Impact	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)						5
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)				3
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).					4
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)						5
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)						5
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)						5
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)						5
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)						5
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	14	14
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	4	9	36
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	14	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	14	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	178