New Course Proposal Form

FORM FEA-NCP-1-JAN-2005
ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY
BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES
ENGLISH UNIT
Course Definition Form
Part I.
Course Information
Department Name
Use capital letters only
BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES/ENGLISH UNIT Dept. Numeric Code
Course Code
Code+Course No
Number of
Number of
Number
E N G 4 0 5 Lecture Hours
per Week
0 Lab./Tutorial
Hours per Week
2 of Credit
Hours
1
Course Web Site
Use capital letters only
http: // eng 405.cankaya.edu.tr
ECTS Credit 0 3
Course Name
Fill in one capital letter in each box. This information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.
English Name maximum 80 characters
Report Writing
Abbreviated English Name maximum 20 characters
Turkish Name maximum 80 characters
Rapor Yazma
Abbreviated Turkish Name maximum 20 characters
1 st 2nd 3rd 4 th
Prerequisites (if any)
Give course codes and
check all that are
applicable.
Consent of the Instructor
Senior Standing
Give others, if any.
Co-requisites (if any)
1 st 2nd 3rd 4 th
Course Type check all that are applicable
Must course for
Dept(s).
X Must course for other dept(s) Elective course for Dept. Elective course for other dept(s)
Code+Course No
E N G 4 0 1
Is the New Course Replacing an Old Course in the Curriculum?
Old Course
Code
Old Course
Name
Writing Technical Reports
x Yes No

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Most Similar
Course
Code+Course No
Course Name
Frequency of Offerings
Check all semesters that the course is planned to be offered.
X Fall Spring Summer
First Offering
Academic Year
20 10 / 20 11 Semester
Spring X Fall
Maximum Class Size Proposed 35 Student Quota for Other Departments
Part II. Detailed Course Information
Approximate Number of Students
Expected to Take the Course
300
Justification for the Proposal
Evaluation and Improvement of the Current Curriculum
Course Description (English)
Provide a brief overview of what is covered during the semester. This information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.
Maximum 60 words.
ENĞ 405 is a report writing course designed to help students acquire necessary skills of writing a report required for
academic studies and professional purposes. In this course, students will be exposed to theoretical knowledge and
process writing activities that will enable them to gather, process, and present concise and accurate data based on
thorough research. The course also aims to help students to internalize and appreciate the concepts of issue, method,
evidence, and conclusion as they make progress through the stages of report writing.
Course Description (Turkish)
Provide a brief overview of what is covered during the semester. This information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.
Maximum 60 words.
ENG 405 öğrencilerin akademik çalışmalar kapsamında ve mesleki amaçlara yönelik olarak rapor yazabilmek için gerekli
olan temel becerilerin kazanmasına yardımcı olmak üzere tasarlanmış bir rapor yazma dersidir. Bu derste, yazma süreci
ve teknikleriyle ilgili teorik bilgiler edinecek olan öğrenciler, kapsamlı araştırmalara dayalı kısa ve doğru veriler toplama,
değerlendirme ve sunma gibi faaliyetleri içeren çeşitli yazma çalışmaları yapacaktır. Bu ders aynı zamanda öğrencilerin
rapor yazma sürecinde izlenecek aşamalardan geçerken konu, yöntem, kanıt ve sonuç gibi çeşitli kavramları doğru
şekilde kavramalarına yardımcı olmayı hedefler.
Course Objectives
Explain the aims of the course.
Maximum 60 words.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to
1. improve their academic language skills and abilities to express themselves accurately and effectively in reports.
2. expand their knowledge of lexicon frequently used in academic settings.
3. distinguish between a report and thesis paper.
4. explain the types of reports.
5. explain the features of a report.
6. explain and apply the techniques to be used when writing a report.
7. organize the stages of report writing process.
8. apply the methods of gathering information for writing a report.
9. present their report using effective presentation techniques.
10. improve their research skills to avoid plagiarism.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the learning outcomes of the course. Maximum 10 items.
Students will be able to
- learn, internalize, accept and carry out the stages in a process writing approach, while writing academic and technical reports
- evaluate, synthesize and use information from field-specific texts at an advanced level
- listen for a specific purpose to choose relevant information and to take notes at an advanced intermediate level
- initiate and maintain discussions at an advanced level and on topics about their field of study.

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Course Classification
Give the appropriate percentages for each category.
Category
Percentage
Mathematics & Natural Sciences 10%
Engineering Sciences 10%
Engineering Design & Technology 0%
Architectural Theory & History 0%
Architectural Design & Planning 0%
Administrative Sciences 10%
Humanities & Law 70%
Arts 0%

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Course Outline
List the topics covered within each week.
Week
Topic(s)
1
2
4
Introduction to the course and course requirements
-What is a report?
Types of Reports
The Process of Pre-writing
-Differences between a report and research paper
-Distinctive features of report writing:
-Objectivity
-Precision
-Measurability
-Compliance
-Liability
-Technical-background reports
-Instructions
-Feasibility and recommendation reports
-Primary research reports
-Technical specifications
-Report-length proposals
-Business plans
Choosing a topic and
Making a situational analysis
-Audience
-Purpose
-Content
-Role
-Constraints (Time, Budget, Format Specifications)
6
General Characteristics of Reports
Topic Submission
Report Format
-Graphics
-Factual detail
-Information sources
-Documentation
-Realistic audience and situation
-Headings and lists
-Special format
-Production
-Length
-Title
-Abstract
-Introduction
-Methods and Experiments
-Results and Discussions
-Summary
-References
Gathering information
-Appendices (optional)
How can we find the information we need?
How do we use books for our research?
What other sources can we use for our research paper?
How do we use electronic media?
8 Submission of First Draft MIDTERM
9
Writing Reports
How do we evaluate sources?
How do we document our sources? Taking notes,
taking direct quotations, summarizing, paraphrasing
10
11
Post-writing:
Students’ Presentations
Submission of Final Draft
12 Students’ Presentations
-Revising
-Editing
-Proofreading
-Review Cycle
13 Students’ Presentations
14 Students’ Presentations

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Textbook(s)
List the textbook(s), if any, and other related course documents to be used as the main course material.
Author(s) Title Publisher
Compiled Teaching Materials and Online
Sources
Publication
Year
ISBN
Reference Books
List the reference books, if any, which might be recommended as supplementary material.
Author(s) Title Publisher
Publication
Year
ISBN
Teaching Policy
Explain how you will organize the course (lectures, laboratories, tutorials, studio work, seminars, etc.)
Lecture; team/class discussions; communicative/meaningful language exercises; in- and out-of-class reading/writing tasks; library
research; online research; workshops; role-plays.
Laboratory/Studio Work
Give the number of laboratory/studio hours required every week, if any, to do supervised laboratory/studio work, and list the names of the laboratories/studios in which
these sessions will be conducted.
Computer Usage
Briefly describe the computer usage and the hardware/software requirements in the course.
Grading Policy
List the assessment tools and their percentages that may give an idea about their relative importance to the end-of-semester grade.
Assessment Tool Quantity Percentage Assessment Tool Quantity Percentage
Quiz(es) 1 %10 Final Exam 1 %30
In –Class
Performance
Report Writing
Process
Topic,
first
draft
%10
%10
Final Draft 1 %20
Presentation 1 %20

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ECTS Workload
List all the activities considered under the ECTS.
Activity
Quantity
Duration
(hours)
Total Workload
(hours)
Attending Lectures (weekly basis) 14 2 28
Attending Labs/Recitations (weekly basis) - - -
Preparation beforehand and finalizing of notes (weekly basis) 14 1 14
Collection and selection of relevant material (once) - - -
Self study of relevant material (weekly basis) 14 1 14
Homework assignments 14 1.5 21
Preparation for Quizzes - - -
Preparation for Midterm Exams (including the duration of the exams) 1 3 3
Preparation of Term Paper/Case Study Report (including oral presentation) 1 5 5
Preparation of Term Project/Field Study Report (including oral presentation) - - -
Preparation for Final Exam (including the duration of the exam) 1 5 5
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 30 90/30
ECTS Credit 3

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Program Qualifications vs. Course’s Learning Outcomes
Consider the below program qualifications determined in terms of learning outcomes of all the courses in the curriculum and capabilities. Look at the learning outcomes of
this course given above. Relate these two using the Likert Scale by marking with X in one of the five choices at the right..
Program Qualifications
No
(Specific to each program)
MECE-
01
MECE-
02
MECE-
03
MECE-
04
MECE-
05
MECE-
06
MECE-
07
MECE-
08
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to
Mechatronics Engineering; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to
model and solve Mechatronics Engineering problems.
Ability to identify and define complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; ability to select and
apply proper analysis tools and methods and modeling techniques for formulating and solving
such problems.
Ability to analyze a complex system and/or a subsystem or a process and ability to design it
under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; ability to
apply modern systems design methods for this purpose.
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and computing tools needed for
Mechatronics Engineering practice; ability to employ and make use of information technologies
effectively with the knowledge of state-of-the art hardware but mostly software capabilities
related to Mechatronics Engineering
Ability to design and devise experimental setup, conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and
interpret results for investigating engineering problems in general and for systems analysis,
design, implementation and continuous improvement from Mechatronics Engineering perspective
in particular.
Ability to search data bases and other information sources effectively; ability to identify and
extract effectively the required information and knowledge from literature and other open
sources.
Ability to work individually, to take independent initiatives, to create original inferences and to
work in teams efficiently; ability to collaborate effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary
teams; ability to take responsibility within teams.
Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing and knowledge of a
minimum of one foreign language (English in particular) at a fluency level enough to follow easily
Mechatronics Engineering knowledge presented in that language and enough to communicate
effectively with colleagues.
Contribution
0 1 2 3 4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
MECE-
09
Ability to report the findings, conclusions and interpretations related to a project, ability to write
technical reports, to prepare and conduct effective presentations.
X
MECE-
10
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments
in science and technology, and to keep continuous self improvement.
X
MECE-
11
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility issues.
X
MECE-
12
MECE-
13
MECE-
14
Awareness of environmental issues, occupational safety and health, and their legal
consequences.
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering
practices; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions; awareness of
entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
Capability to grasp business life practices such as project management, risk management,
change management and strategic management.
Contribution Scale to a Qualification: 0-None, 1-Little, 2-Medium, 3-Considerable, 4-Largest
X
X
Other Relevant Information

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Part III. Approval Process
Names of other faculty members who may be
interested in teaching this course
Give the Academic Title first.
Faculty Member
Give the Academic Title first.
Signature
Proposed
by
Date
Departmental Board
Meeting Date
13.01.2011
Meeting
Number
2011/01
Decision
Number
1
Department Chair
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ulaş BELDEK Signature Date
Faculty Academic Board
Meeting Date
14.01.2011
Meeting
Number
2011/01
Decision
Number
3
Dean
Prof. Dr. Levent KANDİLLER
Signature
Date
Senate
Meeting Date
19.01.2011
Meeting
Number
2011/02
Decision
Number
3