Singaraja- Writing scientific articles which is a requirement for completing studies for students as well as career development for university alumni is still a challenge. This is a concern of the Undiksha Postgraduate Program Alumni Association (IKA). Efforts to increase understanding of writing techniques were carried out through the manuscript clinic, Tuesday (18/4/2023). This online activity is collaborating with the Undiksha Postgraduate Program.
The manuscript clinic was attended by Undiksha Postgraduate Program students and lecturers. There were two invited speakers, namely Prof. Dr. I Wayan Widiana, S.Pd., M.Pd., and Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ayu Purnamawati, S.E., M.Si. Ak. Two very productive young professors at Undiksha producing scientific papers and being published in reputable journals. In addition, specifically for Prof. Widiana is also trusted as the Head of Undiksha’s Center for Journals and Publications.
Head of IKA Postgraduate Program Undiksha, Dr. Putu Mas Dewantara, S.Pd., M.Pd said that writing scientific articles is a very important activity in the academic world. Good and high-quality scientific articles can make a major contribution to the development of science and technology. Therefore, it is important for postgraduate students and alumni to have the ability to write good and useful scientific articles. However, according to him, there are still postgraduate students and alumni who face various obstacles in writing scientific articles. Even students are often hampered from completing their studies because articles have not made it into the journal. Especially for doctoral students who are required to be able to publish in reputable international journals. “These obstacles can come from a lack of understanding of the concept of writing scientific articles, a lack of writing skills, or a lack of knowledge about procedures for publishing scientific articles,” he said.
This Scientific Article Writing Manuscript Clinic is here to provide solutions to these obstacles. “Through this, we will get information and learn about strategies to penetrate scientific journals, especially reputable international journals, and productive tips for developing writing ideas,” added Mas Dewantara who is also an Undiksha lecturer.
Undiksha Postgraduate Program Director, Prof. Dr. I Gusti Putu Suharta, M.Sc., expressed his appreciation for the activity initiated by the Undiksha Postgraduate Program IKA. “We strongly support efforts related to increasing insight, especially in writing scientific papers. This is very important for students and alumni,” he said.
Writing scientific papers, according to him, needs to be supported by a critical and adaptive attitude toward the development of science. “This requires creativity. We hope that in the future the quality of the writings produced by students will be better,” he said. (hms)
