Paving the Path to Publication: Enhancing Academic Impact through Indexed Article Writing Workshop

Shah Alam, 4 October 2024 – Through publication, academics gain greater recognition, ultimately attracting opportunities for collaborations and continued contribution in their field. Recently, a workshop on ‘Writing Indexed Articles’ organized by Publication Unit, Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, attracted a group of audience eager to enhance their writing skills and produce quality articles. The workshop took place at the Kenanga Seminar Room on 4 October 2024, from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

To begin with, the interactive workshop was led by Professor Dr. Noor Hanim Rahmat, a distinguished expert in academic publishing. With more than 30 years of experience in academic research and writing, Professor Dr. Hanim is known not only for her impressive knowledge and successful publications but also for her dedication in helping others to do the same. Throughout her career, she has been guiding the academic community in the world of scholarly publishing.

Correspondingly, in the recent writing workshop, Professor Dr. Hanim’s purpose was to provide attendees with knowledge needed to refine their writing skills and get their articles published in reputable indexed journals by the beginning of the year 2025. It is compelling to mention that the workshop was indeed part of a step-by-step approach to guide participants from research topic selection to publication. Participants work in small groups to make the purpose a success. Particularly, the WhatsApp group created for this writing endeavour will ensure continued guidance. 

In essence, the session promoted practical writing techniques to meet publication standards.  The experienced facilitator also offered achievable publication milestones that motivated the attendees to contribute more indexed articles that will certainly enhance the university’s reputation. It was undeniable that everyone appreciated Professor Dr. Hanim and the Publication Unit for the productive workshop to promote research excellence among academics.

Writer: Shabina Kumari a/p Subramaniam