İKT481

School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ Economics

3

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Elective

English

IKT 481

Economics

This course is designed to enhance students' analytical writing skills necessary for academic and professional success. It covers essential writing formats, critical thinking strategies, and effective communication techniques across various disciplines, including economics and social sciences.

There is no required textbook for the class. The majority of course material will be presented during class sessions. Supplementary lecture notes may also be provided or posted on the class website as needed.

This course aims to introduce students to fundamental analytical writing techniques and their applications in various contexts. It focuses on developing students' ability to structure and articulate ideas clearly in different written formats, including emails, resumes, statements of purpose, abstracts, petitions, research proposals, and academic writing. Additionally, the course addresses key aspects of effective communication, including body language during presentations, plagiarism awareness, citation techniques, and strategies for delivering well-organized presentations. Through practical exercises and discussions, students will enhance their writing proficiency and presentation skills for both professional and academic settings.

1. Provides students with the ability to produce well-structured written documents, including professional and academic texts.
2. Enhances students’ proficiency in critical thinking and effective communication through various writing exercises.
3. Equips students with the skills to prepare and deliver clear, well-organized presentations with strong written and visual components.

Week 1: Email Etiquette and Life Compass
Week 2:Resume Writing and Website Creation
Week 3: Effective Presentation Techniques and Body Language
Week 4: Abstract, Petition, and Official Documents
Week 5: Statement of Purpose and Application Documents
Week 6: Research Proposal and Project Proposal Writing
Week 7: Source Research and Literature Review
Week 8: Plagiarism, Citation Methods, and Referencing Techniques
Week 9: Techniques to Streamline the Writing Process and Revision Strategies
Week 10: Thesis Writing and Structuring
Week 11: Applied Writing Exercises and Analysis
Week 12: Student Presentations and Final Evaluation

• Participation and class engagement 30 %
• Writing Assignments 30 %
• Final Project Report 20 %
• Final Project Presentation 20 %