The School of Liberal Arts hosted an offline intensive workshop on Academic Writing led by Madina Abdrakhmanova, an experienced researcher and writing instructor. The event was open to all interested participants \u2014 both from Maqsut Narikbayev University and beyond, attracting young professionals, aspiring researchers, and motivated youth eager to strengthen their writing skills for academic and professional purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workshop focused on three key areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Text Structure and Coherence \u2013 Participants learned to design effective introductions, develop logical argumentation, and ensure cohesion across sections of their papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Working with Sources \u2013 The speaker guided attendees through techniques of paraphrasing, integrating citations, and building literature-based arguments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Citation Ethics and Plagiarism Prevention \u2013 Through examples and discussion, the session highlighted ethical standards and institutional requirements for academic integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Program Outline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants developed draft article outlines, received personalized recommendations, and left with a practical self-assessment checklist for further improvement. The workshop fostered a supportive learning environment, encouraging youth and early-career researchers to view academic writing as an essential professional skill and tool for communication in the global research community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building on the success of this event, the School of Liberal Arts plans to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SDG Connection: The initiative contributes to SDG 4 \u2013 Quality Education, advancing academic literacy, ethical research practices, and inclusive access to quality learning opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":39440,"template":"","news-cat":[442,481],"news_tag":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n