Ders Planı

CLASS 4

Lesson plan / REPORT WRITING TECHQNIUES-II

Lesson Information

Course Credit	2.0
Course ECTS Credit	4.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator
Instructor (s)	Instructor OVAIS VOHRA
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The Report Writing Techniques-II course aims to teach students the different types of reports used in business, the report writing process, and appropriate research methodologies. The course helps students identify business problems, apply suitable data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observation), and compile the findings into a structured report.
Course Content	The course covers the process of writing business reports, including research methodologies such as exploratory, explanatory, and descriptive approaches. Students will learn how to structure reports appropriately, including sections like introduction, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusion. The course also includes preparing references in accordance with academic integrity, using proper citation styles such as APA, and ensuring ethical writing practices.

The aim of the course

The Report Writing Techniques-II course aims to teach students the different types of reports used in business, the report writing process, and appropriate research methodologies. The course helps students identify business problems, apply suitable data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observation), and compile the findings into a structured report.

Course Content

The course covers the process of writing business reports, including research methodologies such as exploratory, explanatory, and descriptive approaches. Students will learn how to structure reports appropriately, including sections like introduction, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusion. The course also includes preparing references in accordance with academic integrity, using proper citation styles such as APA, and ensuring ethical writing practices.

Learning Outcomes

Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their field.
Demonstrates awareness of occupational health and safety, environmental responsibility, and quality assurance processes.
Identifies and explains core management concepts, functions, and major managerial approaches
Explains key business processes in areas such as marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, management, and production.
Integrates knowledge from related disciplines such as economics, behavioral sciences, sociology, psychology, and law within the context of the field.
Follows current developments and practices in the profession and applies them effectively.
Effectively utilizes information technologies (such as software, programs, animation, etc.) relevant to the profession.
Demonstrates the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and offer appropriate solutions.
Communicates ideas effectively and clearly through both written and oral means, in line with acquired knowledge and skills.
Takes responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
Demonstrates awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of field-related data.
Follows field-related knowledge and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction to Report Writing and Its Importance in Business
2	Understanding Research Methodologies: Exploratory, Explanatory, and Descriptive
3	Primary vs. Secondary Data: Definitions and Applications
4	Data Collection Techniques: Surveys, Interviews, and Questionnaires
5	Structuring a Business Report: Introduction, Methodology, and Literature Review
6	Writing the Abstract and Research Findings
7	Data Analysis Techniques: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
8	Data Analysis Techniques: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
9	Writing the Discussion and Conclusion Sections of Reports
10	Ethical Considerations in Research
11	Understanding and Applying APA Citation Style
12	Writing Research Articles for Academic Journals
13	Writing Research Articles for Academic Journals
14	Final Project Presentation and Review of Course Topics

Resources

1-1.A. Hamdi İslamoğlu, Social Science Research Methods, Beta Publication, 2011 Istanbul

2.Ali Yildirim and Hasan Simsek, Qualitative Research Methods, Seckin Publications, Ankara, Turkey

3.W. Lawrence Neuman, Social Research Methods, Yayınodası, Istanbul

4.Gilbert A. Churchill, Marketing Research, The Dreden Press

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