VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Documentation and Secreteriat| Course Name |
Professional Writing Skills I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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TDS 205
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Fall
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionQ&AGuest SpeakerLecture / PresentationReport Writing | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to enable the student to prepare official documents in accordance with spelling rules and official correspondence regulations, and to file them properly. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers the preparation of official documents within the framework of the fundamental principles of written communication, spelling and punctuation rules, and official correspondence legislation, as well as filing, archiving, and digital correspondence ethics. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses |
X
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| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the course and effective communication | Mesleki Yazışma Teknikleri ss. 6-22 |
| 2 | Basic principles of written expression | Mesleki Yazışma Teknikleri ss. 27-33 |
| 3 | Grammar and spelling rules in correspondence | TDK Web Sitesi |
| 4 | Grammar and spelling rules in correspondence – 2 | TDK Web Sitesi |
| 5 | The writing process | Mesleki Yazışma Teknikleri ss. 59-79 |
| 6 | Rules of official correspondence: format and content | Regulation on Procedures and Principles to be Applied in Official Correspondence |
| 7 | Regulation on Procedures and Principles to be Applied in Official Correspondence | Regulation on Procedures and Principles to be Applied in Official Correspondence |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Official correspondence – Petitions, minutes, contracts | Mesleki Yazışma Teknikleri ss. 85-122 |
| 10 | Business Letters (Confirmation Letters, Confirmation Letters ) | Mesleki Yazışma Teknikleri ss. 85-122 |
| 11 | Official correspondence – Reports, periodic documents | Mesleki Yazışma Teknikleri ss. 155-197 |
| 12 | Filing and archiving | Mesleki Yazışmalar ss. 265-289 |
| 13 | E-mail and digital correspondence ethics | Mesleki Yazışmalar ss. 211-228 |
| 14 | Industry-to-school meetings: experts and students | |
| 15 | Review of the semester | |
| 16 | Fİnal Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
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| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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10
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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1
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15
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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-
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0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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15
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| Presentation / Jury |
-
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0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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12
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12
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| Final Exam |
1
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16
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16
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| Total |
90
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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4
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5
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To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field. |
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X
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To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level. |
X
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To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others |
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To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently. |
X
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To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication. |
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X
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To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field. |
X
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To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field. |
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To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology. |
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To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics. |
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To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements. |
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To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. |
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Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, the principles of patient privacy and confidentiality, and professional terminology, and applies this knowledge effectively in professional practice. |
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Possesses the knowledge and skills to perform patient registration and admission procedures in written or electronic environments, understands the content and significance of medical records, and organizes and maintains patient records in accordance with established archiving principles and procedures. |
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