PROJECT MAKING

Course Description

The course şncludes general information on “Writing and presenting a research proposal, writing an Effective Research Paper” which are the main objectives of this course. Some examples of research projects and publications are also evaluated in the course. Detailed contents of the course are as followed: Writing a Scientific Research Project Proposal including its main points, the Proposal, Significance and Implications of the Study ; Cover Page; Title Page; Abstract/Summary; Your History/Preparation; Aims/Objective of the Project; Variables; Outline/ Table of Contents ; Introduction; Literature Review and Preliminary Results ; Questions and Hypothesis; Material and Methods; Timetable/Research Plan; List of References /Bibliography; Attachments/ Appendixes; Tips and Common Problems; Possible Pitfalls; Common Rejection Reasons; Developing a Questionnaire for Research; Writing Research Paper for Publication; Preparing Scientific Posters.

PROJECT MAKING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Design (5) a scientific research proposal
2. 02 Develop (5) a scientific research proposal
3. 03 Write (2) a scientific paper or a thesis
4. 04 Perform (4) an oral presentation
5. 05 To develop (5) and present scientific posters

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Walliman, N, 2011. Your Research Project: Designing and Planning Your Work, Third Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1849204620
2. 02 Basten, G, 2010. Introduction to Scientific Research Projects, First Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1849204620
3. 03 Day, R and Gastel, B, 2011. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, 7th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0313391972
4. 04 Briscoe, M, 1995. Preparing Scientific Illustrations: A Guide to Better Posters, Presentations, and Publications 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0397515912

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Design (5) a scientific research proposal SOLO 5
2. L02 Develop (5) a scientific research proposal SOLO 5
3. L03 Write (2) a scientific paper or a thesis SOLO 2
4. L04 Perform (4) an oral presentation SOLO 4
5. L05 To develop (5) and present scientific posters SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Becoming aware of sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural science
2. P02 Having sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic agricultural production especially in pomology, viticulture, olericulture, floriculture and agronomy, and their breeding
3. P03 Being well equiped with practical experiences in agriculture
4. P04 Finding the source of environmental, biotic, abiotic, technical and economical problems in agricultural crops which reduce yield and quality, and create solutions to related problems
5. P05 Defining, classifying and naming cultivated crop plants and knowing how to manage them
6. P06 Breeding of horticultural and field crops, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties
7. P07 Applying up-to-date methods and techniques for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable use in agricultural commodities
8. P08 Evaluating, asseying and analyzing the changes in cultivation of horticultural and agronomic crops in respect to irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases and after postharvest handling
9. P09 Establishing and managing orchards, vineyards and field crop productions and greenhouse operations
10. P10 Obtaining data in horticulture and field crops along with researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert abilities, project writing and applying
11. P11 Identifying different roles in enchancing individual abilities and skills beside taking responsibilities, participations in team works under any given conditions
12. P12 Easily accessing to appropriate information and thinking analytically in their interested area and subjects. They can do accurate timing and planning in agricultural productions in year round. They think analytically, prepare questionaries, have an exploratory and creative vision and use the obtained knowledge for the benefit of farmers and societies
13. P13 Having ability to transfer information and also able to easily communicate with the people in the field at different levels. They have self - confidence and self- improvement skills as well

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