Istanbul Medeniyet University’s Department of Psychology and Psychology Application and Research Center organized an “Academic Writing Workshop for Psychology” aiming to help students acquire skills in preparation, writing, and revision stages during the process of creating academic texts. The workshop taught by Res.Asst. Yasemin CAMCI from our psychology department commenced on October 25, 2022, and continued every Tuesday for 4 weeks online.
The workshop, offered free of charge as part of professional training, attracted 50 participants. The main objective was to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for creating academic texts. Additionally, the workshop aimed to provide them with insights on accessing resources, conducting literature reviews, writing texts, and adhering to the APA style.
Within the scope of the workshop, topics such as topic selection, types of sources, and effective use of electronic databases were discussed under the literature review section. Academic text types, text sections, and tips for effective writing were covered in the writing section. The APA style guidelines for in-text citations and reference formatting were addressed, offering guidance to students. Furthermore, basic information on Word usage was shared.
The “Academic Writing Workshop for Psychology” provided students with an important learning opportunity to enhance their academic writing skills and create successful academic texts and empowered them in their career development.