The Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Postgraduate Studies at the University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar titled “Scientific Research Writing.”
The seminar was delivered by the institute’s faculty members: Dr. Wissam Hazem, Dr. Rami Ali Taqi, and Dr. Safaa Abdulrasool, with Assistant Lecturer Sarah Mahdi Shalash serving as the session rapporteur. The event was attended by a number of the institute’s faculty members, staff, and students.
The seminar aimed to enhance scientific writing skills among researchers and students across various disciplines, clarifying the essential components of scientific research from the introduction to the conclusion, including the formulation of the title, abstract, and references.
The speakers emphasized the importance of understanding the fundamentals of academic publishing in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the standards of quality and acceptance.
The seminar also stressed the need to raise awareness of research ethics and to avoid plagiarism and academic misconduct.
In addition, the discussion highlighted the importance of enabling participants to use modern tools to support scientific writing and ensure linguistic and methodological quality.
The seminar concluded with several recommendations, including the organization of regular training workshops, the preparation of a comprehensive guide for scientific writing and publishing, and the promotion of research collaboration and exchange of expertise.
This seminar comes as part of the institute’s efforts to support Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Quality Education) by strengthening research and scientific writing skills among researchers and students.
