The Polytechnic University of the Philippines Circle of Research Enthusiasts (PUP CORE), in collaboration with the Research Institute for Culture and Language Studies, held its two-day workshop event titled “ABA! Magsusulat na Ulit Ako! (ABMGSSLTNULIT AKO!)” on October 10 to 11 at the College of Communication (COC) Audio-visual Room.
Photos from PUP Circle of Research Enthusiasts
In line with the celebration of the 120th Founding Anniversary of PUP, the event is part of the Siento Benteng Lektura series, serving as the fourth installment of the ABNKSSLNPLAKO (Aba! Nakasusulat na Pala Ako!) series. It aims to equip attendees with effective pre- and post-research writing strategies by the end of the program.
The program showcased two esteemed guest speakers, namely Professor Melanie D. Turingan, PhD, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas, and Professor Emejidio Gepilla, Jr., PhD, director of the PUP Research Publications Office, for days one and two, respectively.
Pre-research writing strategies
On the first day, Turingan delivered her lecture titled “Pagmulat sa Pagsulat: Navigating Pre-Research Writing Techniques Towards Research Excellence.”
In this talk, Turingan discussed the pre-writing process in research and highlighted the importance of communication throughout the research journey. She particularly stressed the significance of related literature in the research study.
“It’s the most important thing in the aspect of research kasi kapag nagso-solve na ng problem, hindi tinitingnan ng mga mambabasa ‘yong kung paano niyo sinulat ‘yong papel, ‘yong tinitingnan nila ay kung gaano ka-authentic ‘yong na-cite mo,” Turingan said.
Turingan also shared some techniques and tips for formulating this part more effectively.
“Kapag may binasa kayong libro or journal, tingnan niyo rin [po] ’yong bibliographical listings [...] kasi ‘yong mga source na ginamit nila might be helpful to your study as well,” Turingan on how researchers evaluate sources.
She also provided tips on how to search for citations easier, such as breaking down the topic into a few keywords which adds ease in finding relevant sources.
In addition, Turingan shared personal experiences from her time as a professor, including insights gained from her students and experiences as a student in the context of research writing.
Lastly, she explained the theoretical and conceptual framework and when to apply each concept to the research paper.
The first day concluded with a workshop where attendees were divided into four groups tasked with formulating their research topics and synthesizing at least three related studies.
Post-research writing strategies
The event’s second day revolved around finalizing one’s research study through Gepilla's lecture, “Ang Paglapat na Naisulat: A Detailed Discussion of Post-Research Writing Opportunities.”
The lecture focused on what comes after completing the research paper, primarily emphasizing how to utilize it in driving meaningful change in the community.
“If you cannot disseminate the research work, it's not done. If you cannot publish the research work, then it is not taken,” Gepilla on research dissemination.
He also shared how Filipino teachers working in neighboring countries, such as Singapore and Bangladesh, thrive in the field of research. This demonstrates that the Philippines already has talented researchers but, unfortunately, cannot fully utilize them in the context of research dissemination.
Gepilla then enumerated the significance of publishing research, including bridging societal gaps, building on and improving existing knowledge, and increasing the impact of research, among others.
He suggested several respected journals that publish research works and shared advice on potentially earning with published research works and theses in the future.
After the lecture, Gepilla and the participants engaged in an open forum.
“I always believe that, if students are reading books, the teacher must be reading shelves. If students are reading shelves, teachers must be reading libraries,” Gepilla on how research instructors ensure the clarity and accuracy of the knowledge they teach students.
He also emphasized that continuing research through citing previous works is crucial and far better than allowing these works to remain unused in libraries.
“Sa pamamagitan ng maayos, makabuluhan, at kritikal na pananaliksik, tayo ay makikibahagi sa masusing pagsusuri ng mga isyu na hinaharap ng ating bansa at maging ng ating mundo,” Dr. Joseph Reylan Viray, director of PUP Institute for Culture and Language Studies, concluded the two-day event.
Article: Raven Gabriel Cruz
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