Dr. Mansour Amini (School of Languages, Literacies & Translation)
29 April 2025 (Tuesday)
9.00 am-12.00 pm
Effective communication is key to successful research dissemination. This workshop focuses on improving participants' technical English skills, with an emphasis on clarity, precision, and conciseness in research writing. Topics include structuring academic papers, using appropriate language and style, and avoiding common pitfalls in grammar and syntax. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to enhance their writing abilities, making their research more impactful and accessible.
Dr. Khairul Anuar Che Azmi (Legal Office, USM)
17 April 2025 (Thursday)
10.00am-12.00pm
Plagiarism and Copyright are often confused, but they are distinct concepts with different legal and ethical implications.
Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own without proper attribution. It is primarily an ethical issue, commonly addressed in academic fields. Consequences of plagiarism include reputational damage, academic penalties, and professional consequences.
Copyright, on the other hand, is a legal violation that occurs when someone uses copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as thesis, books, music, films, and artworks, granting the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work.
In short, plagiarism concerns ethical responsibility and proper attribution, while copyright infringement involves legal rights and permissions.
By understanding the differences between Plagiarism and Copyright, you can protect both the integrity of your research and your rights as an author.
Professor Dr. Lim Jit Kang (School of Chemical Engineering)
15 April 2025 (Tuesday)
9.00 am-12.00 pm
In this workshop, we will cover several key aspects related to the effective integration of graphs and images within a research manuscript. The session will begin with a brief overview of the ideal structure for incorporating graphical elements into your work, emphasizing its benefits from an editorial perspective. Following this, we will provide step-by-step guidance on preparing both Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint for the inclusion of high-resolution images while ensuring the preservation of their DPI (dots per inch) during the transfer process between software platforms. Microsoft PowerPoint will serve as our primary platform for demonstrating simple yet effective techniques for seamlessly integrating images, particularly for graphical abstract design. Furthermore, we will delve into the standard procedure for obtaining copyright permissions via RightsLink to legally reuse published images in your research manuscript. In the final segment of the workshop, we will introduce participants to the powerful freeware tool, Paint.NET, which is invaluable for image editing purposes. Through a hands-on tutorial, we will explore image overlay techniques and the process of creating time-lapsed images, providing attendees with practical skills to enhance their graphical content
Dr. Siti Rahyla binti Rahmat (School of Social Sciences)
11 April 2025 (Friday)
8.30am -11.30am
In this talk series, participants will be given some scenarios to evaluate themselves if they are OK or vice versa. Participant will learn grounding techniques, the importance of connect with nature and deep breathing exercises for stress relief. Participants will also learn mindfulness technique such as how to do journaling and reflections every day. Participant will also learn how to plan their research journey within time and budget limitation.
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zuhairi bin Abdullah (School of Chemical Engineering)
9 April 2025 (Wednesday)
2.30 pm-4.30 pm
This speech aims to equip postgraduate students with essential knowledge and strategies to publish their research in reputable journals successfully. It will cover the different types of journal articles, such as original research papers, review articles, and short communications, to help students determine the best format for their work. The session will also define high-impact publications, explaining key metrics like impact factor, citation counts, and indexing databases. The speech will introduce practical approaches and tools for selecting the right journal to enhance the chances of acceptance. This includes the use of online search tools such as Journal Finder (Elsevier), Springer Journal Suggester, Wiley Journal Finder, and Scopus and Web of Science databases, which provide key information on journal scope, impact, and acceptance rates. The session will also offer tips and tricks to tailor manuscripts to suit targeted journals, maximizing the likelihood of publication. Additionally, students will learn how to identify and avoid predatory journals, ensuring ethical and informed publishing choices. The ultimate goals of this talk are to help students increase their chances of acceptance, gain the most benefits from their publications, and enhance the impact of their research through strategic journal selection and effective manuscript preparation.