Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
ENG2062016136	RESEARCH TECHNIQUES-II	Compulsory	2	4	2

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to help the students develop effective study skills such as reading, skimming, note taking, revising, studying for exams and tips for success in exams, and to teach the students the necessary steps of research and writing a paper, which include selecting a topic, using the library, compiling a working bibliography, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, preparing an outline and a well-organized, adequately supported research paper.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Yrd. Doç. Dr. Turgay HAN

Learning Outcomes

1	At the end of this course, the students will be able to comprehend the methods and techniques required for studying through reading and writing.
2	They will be able to learn the necessary methods and techniques to prepare an academic research project, to conduct a research and write a well organized reaserch paper within the framework of MLA (Modern Language Association) documentation style.
3	They will be able to use internet and library sources efficiently.
4	They will be able to learn how to avoid plagiarism.

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Improving the ability of (online) web and (offline) library researches, methods of note taking and organizing note cards, preparing a working bibliography and a works cited, respectively; selecting a topic, making an outline and writing an organized research paper.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction – What is a research? Tips and guidelines for a research process – MLA Ch. 1: pp. 3 – 30; Selecting & evaluating sources – MLA Ch. 1: pp. 31 – 38	A pre-research about the subject / text to be discussed in class and the required reading activity assigned.
2	Taking Notes, Compiling a Working Bibliography – MLA Ch. 1: pp. 38 – 50; Plagiarism – MLA Ch. 2: pp. 52 - 61	A pre-reading of the chapter/(s) assigned.
3	Documentation (Works Cited) – MLA Ch. 5: pp. 123 – 211 (selected items); Documentation (Works Cited) – MLA Ch. 5: pp. 123 – 211 (selected items); Assignment 1* (Deciding on a subject, selecting a topic and getting approval).	A pre-reading of the chapter/(s) assigned.
4	The format of Paper – MLA Ch. 4: pp. 115 – 122	A pre-reading of the chapter/(s) assigned.
5	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research process.
6	Assignment 2* (The working bibliography of research paper) is due by 6th week.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the reaserch process / compiling the draft of working bibliography.
7	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes.
8	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes.
9	Mid-term exam; Assignment 3* (The outline of research paper) is due by 9th week.	Preparing and checking the final draft of outline.
10	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research paper writing process.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes.
11	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research paper writing process.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes.
12	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research and paper writing process.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes.
13	Meeting at office hour (s) for reporting and informing about the current situation of the on going research and paper writing process.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes / checking the final draft of paper.
14	Assignment 4* (The Research paper) is due at 14th week.	Preparing a short, oral or written report about the research and writing processes / checking the final draft of paper.
15	General review
16	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Gibaldi, J. MLA Handbook for writers of research papers 7th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 2009. 1) Browner, S., Pulsford, S., & Sears, R. (2000). Literature and the Internet: A Guide for Students, Teachers, and Scholars. New York: Garland Publishing Inc. 2) Pirie, David B. (1985). How to Write Critical Essays. London: Routlege. 3) Ridley, D. (2009). The Literature Review: Step-by-Step Guide for Students. London: Sage. 4) Rodrigues, D., & Rodrigues, R. (2003). The Research Paper: A guide to Library and Internet Research. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 5) Trimmer, J. F. (2006). A Guide to MLA Documentation. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri		40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	15	2	30
Practice	14	1	14
Report Preparation	4	1	4
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	8	1	8
Individual Study for Final Examination	14	1	14
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			73

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15	PO 16	PO 17	PO 18
LO1	4			4						5				3				4
LO2	3				5						3				4			3
LO3		4		5			4			3				4
LO4	4				3		3				4					5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High