1. Workshop overview

Duration 2-hour live workshop

Mode

Online, instructor-led session

Target audience

UG and PG students, PhD scholars, early-career researchers and faculty members who want to improve their research-writing skills.

Level

Beginner to intermediate

Learning output A research-paper outline, a source-evaluation exercise, and a practical writing and submission checklist.

The fee and duration above are suggested launch details and can be adjusted before registration opens.

1. What participants will learnModule 1 — Understanding academic research

- Different types of research papers: original research, review papers and case studies.
- Understanding the difference between a research paper, dissertation and thesis.
- Identifying a research problem and defining a clear research objective.
- Narrowing a broad topic into a manageable research question.

Module 2 — Literature review and credible sources
- Finding relevant academic papers, books and credible research sources.
- Using Google Scholar and discovering suitable academic databases.
- Reading research papers efficiently and taking structured notes.
- Identifying research gaps without making unsupported claims.
- Organising literature into themes instead of simply summarising one paper at a time.

Module 3 — Structure of a research paper
- Title and abstract.
- Introduction, research problem and objectives.
- Literature review and research gap.
- Research methodology and data sources.
- Results, discussion and limitations.
- Conclusion and references.

Participants will learn when these sections are appropriate and how their structure changes across disciplines and research-paper types. Module 4 — Citation, plagiarism and responsible AI use
- Introduction to common citation styles, including APA, IEEE and Harvard.




- Avoiding plagiarism through correct paraphrasing, quotation and referencing.
- Understanding the purpose and limitations of similarity-checking tools.
- Using AI tools for brainstorming, outlining and language improvement without inventing sources or misrepresenting research.
- Checking journal policies on AI use and disclosure.

Module 5 — Journal selection and submission readiness
- How to assess whether a journal fits the research topic.
- Checking the journal's scope, peer-review process, editorial information and publication fees.
- Recognising questionable or predatory publication practices.
- Understanding author guidelines, formatting requirements and cover letters.
- Preparing a final manuscript checklist before submission.

1. Live workshop agenda

Time

Activity

0–10 minutes

Introduction to research writing and participant expectations

10–30 minutes

Research topics, questions and objectives

30–55 minutes

Literature search and research-gap exercise

55–80 minutes

Research-paper structure and outline-building

80–100 minutes

Referencing, plagiarism and responsible AI use

100–115 minutes

Journal selection and submission checklist

115–120 minutes

Questions, feedback and next steps

1. Practical activities and take-home materials

By the end of the workshop, participants should have started creating: Research idea worksheet A topic, research problem, objective and initial research question.

Literature review matrix A template to compare sources,



methodologies, findings and research gaps.

Research-paper outline A section-by-section plan for developing a manuscript.

Ethical writing and submission checklist A reference for citations, sources, journal policies and manuscript preparation.

1. Who should join?

This workshop is suitable for students preparing their first academic paper, final-year project reports, literature reviews, postgraduate assignments or early-stage doctoral research. It is also practical for researchers who want a more systematic approach to academic writing and manuscript preparation. No previous publication is required. Participants should ideally bring a research topic or area of interest to use during the practical activities.
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✅ Select and refine a research topic

✅ Find academic papers and organise a literature review

✅ Structure a research paper step by step

✅ Use citations and avoid plagiarism

✅ Use AI tools responsibly for research and writing

✅ Evaluate journals and prepare your manuscript for submission

Live online workshop

Suggested fee: ₹3000

Beginner-friendly · Practical exercises

Who can join? UG and PG students, PhD scholars and aspiring researchers.

Learn research-writing skills, strengthen your manuscript and understand the steps involved in ethical journal submission.

Register today: [Insert registration link]

The workshop provides educational guidance. It does not guarantee publication, journal acceptance or research outcomes.

📌 Research Paper Writing Support (Ahmedabad)
🏢 The Hustler Brands
📍 Ahmedabad