A Guide to Research Writing Tools: Enhancing Productivity and Quality

(3rd Faculty Development Program)

Duration:

November 01 – 07, 2025

Every Evening | 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Program Objectives:

The 3rd Faculty Development Program is designed to equip faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students with the latest knowledge and skills required for high-quality research writing, academic integrity, and effective data analysis.

In today’s digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced academic tools have transformed the way research is conducted and presented. This FDP will provide hands-on training and practical exposure to various AI-powered platforms and plagiarism management systems that enhance productivity, ensure originality, and maintain international standards of academic writing.

Major Highlights of the FDP:

1. Research Writing with AI Tools

- Exploring the role of Perplexity AI, Gemini AI, and ChatGPT in drafting and refining research work.

- Techniques for enhancing clarity, coherence, and productivity in academic writing.

- Preparing manuscripts, dissertations, and research reports using digital tools.

2. Ensuring Academic Integrity

- Understanding the significance of ethical writing and research honesty.

- Using QuillBot for effective rewriting and paraphrasing.

- Enhancing grammar, style, and readability through Grammarly.

- Best practices to maintain originality in research work.

3. Data Analysis & Hypothesis Testing

- Basics of data analysis and its role in empirical research.

- Practical training on R Programming for statistical testing.

- Application of hypothesis testing for decision-making.

- Mendeley for citation and reference management.

- Leveraging GammaAI for research-based presentations.

4. Plagiarism Management

- Introduction to plagiarism and its academic consequences.

- Hands-on experience with plagiarism detection tools.

- Techniques to ensure plagiarism-free writing and compliance with academic standards.

Target Audience:

- Faculty members of universities and colleges.

- Research scholars pursuing Ph.D. or higher studies.

- Postgraduate students engaged in research.

- Professionals interested in upgrading research and academic writing skills.

Key Takeaways:

By the end of this Faculty Development Program, participants will be able to:

1. Apply AI-powered tools to enhance research writing quality.

2. Uphold academic integrity and avoid plagiarism effectively.

3. Perform statistical analysis and hypothesis testing using R.

4. Use advanced tools like Mendeley and GammaAI for research management and presentations.

5. Improve the quality, originality, and global relevance of research outputs.

This FDP has been thoughtfully structured to address contemporary research challenges and empower participants with the tools and techniques to achieve excellence in

academic writing and research practices.