NEWS & EVENTS
Faculty Development Program on HOW TO WRITE GOOD RESEARCH PAPERS
Dates : 26th June - 30th June 2023
Registration Start Date: 18.05.2023
Registration Closing Date: 17.06.2023
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/e2CXbysiGACSe4c29
Platform of the FDP: Google Meet
Timing: 11:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Registration Fee: Rs. 500/-
ACCOUNT DETAILS
- Account Name: IKRF
- Account No: 201018367840
- Bank Name: IndusInd Bank
- Branch Name: INDB0000304
- Swift code: INDBINBBCAP
- IFSC Code: INDB0000304
TOPICS COVERED
A Faculty Development Program (FDP) focused on writing research papers
can help educators enhance their skills in this area. Here are some key topics that could be covered in an FDP on how to write
good research papers:
1. Understanding the research paper structure:
- Introduction: Importance of a clear research question, hypothesis, and objectives.
- Literature review: Effective strategies for conducting a literature review and identifying research gaps.
- Methodology: Choosing appropriate research methods and data collection techniques.
- Results: Presenting findings objectively and accurately.
- Discussion: Analysing results, interpreting their implications, and comparing them with previous studies.
- Conclusion: Summarising the main findings, highlighting limitations, and suggesting future research directions.
2. Developing a research paper writing process:
- Planning: Setting realistic goals, creating a timeline, and organising research materials.
- Outlining: Structuring the paper and creating a logical flow of ideas.
- Writing the draft: Techniques for effective scientific writing, including clear and concise language, proper use of terminology, and coherent paragraph and sentence structure.
- Editing and revising: Reviewing the paper for clarity, coherence, grammar, spelling, and formatting.
- Proofreading: Strategies for spotting and correcting errors.
3. Improving scientific communication:
- Writing an engaging and concise abstract that highlights the significance of the research.
- Creating effective titles and keywords to attract readers.
- Choosing appropriate journals for publication and understanding their submission guidelines.
- Responding to reviewers' comments and handling the peer-review process.
- Ethical considerations, plagiarism, and proper citation practices.
4. Enhancing the impact of research papers: •
- Open access publishing and increasing the visibility of research.
- Strategies for promoting research through social media and academic networks.
- Collaborative writing and multi-author papers.
- Understanding metrics and altmetrics to evaluate research impact.
5. Best practices and case studies:
- Sharing successful research paper writing experiences and lessons learned.
- Analyzing and discussing examples of well-written research papers in various disciplines.
- Providing feedback and peer-review exercises to improve participants' writing skills.