Mastering the Skills of Writing Research Manuscripts
From Manuscript to Publication: Mastering Academic Research Writing
A Seminar on Challenges, Strategies, and the Pursuit of Scholarly Impact
On February 3, 2020, the Women's Scientific Research Committee of the Bachelor of Arts in English program hosted a seminar titled "Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals: Challenges and Solutions". Led by Dr. Mazeegha Al-Tale', the session aimed to underscore the importance of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and to delineate the necessary steps and techniques to do so.
Ms. Alvi outlined the key objectives of her presentation at the onset. She emphasized the importance of publishing research papers and shed light on the characteristics of a successful writer, the process of choosing an appropriate journal, and the steps involved in manuscript writing, submission, and revision. She also addressed the emotional challenges related to acceptance and rejection.
Common Hurdles
Ms. Alvi stressed that an author's fundamental need is the 'zeal' or fervor for writing. She also explored the hurdles faced by many researchers such as having significant academic experience without any published work, limited exposure to research activities, demands imposed by the university, disappointment following rejection, and lack of language skills.
Touching upon the qualities of good writing, Ms. Alvi encouraged budding authors to neither hesitate nor rush while writing research articles. She highlighted the importance of choosing an appropriate publication outlet, ensuring clarity in writing, continuously monitoring the writing process, and the value of collaboration.
Hallmarks of Effective Academic Writing
Measured Pace
Appropriate Outlet
Clarity
Monitoring
Collaboration
Persistence in the Pursuit of Publication
Ms. Alvi concluded the seminar on an encouraging note, asserting that researchers should remain persistent in their pursuit of getting their work published. A single or even multiple rejections should not dishearten them or dampen their spirits.
Significant Success & Wide Engagement
Attended by Women's College (KAU, Al-Samer) and Main Campus via teleseminar.
The seminar was hailed as a significant success and served to raise awareness about the importance of honing skills necessary for research publication. It is noteworthy that members from the women's college at King Abdullah Road, Al-Samer Campus, as well as the main campus attended the seminar in person or joined via a teleseminar.
