About the Program
This international workshop aims to enhance the writing and editing skills of students, faculty, and healthcare professionals by focusing on collaborative writing techniques, effective editing strategies, and publication ethics. The workshop will provide hands-on training, expert insights, and interactive discussions to improve research communication in the healthcare domain.
Objectives of the Program
- To equip participants with the skills necessary for collaborative writing in healthcare research.
- To improve manuscript structuring and clarity for academic and professional publications.
- To enhance editing and proofreading skills for high-quality research outputs.
- To provide knowledge on ethical writing practices and authorship guidelines.
- To offer hands-on experience with writing and editing tools used in the healthcare domain.
Expected Outcomes of the Program
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Effectively collaborate on research manuscripts and academic publications.
- Apply best practices in structuring, writing, and editing scientific papers.
- Identify and rectify common writing errors to improve manuscript quality.
- Understand and adhere to publication ethics and authorship responsibilities.
- Utilize writing and editing tools to streamline the publication process.
Workshop Highlights:
- Understanding Collaborative Writing – Effective strategies for co-authoring healthcare publications. Scientific Writing & Structuring – Enhancing clarity, coherence, and academic rigor. Editing & Proofreading – Techniques to refine manuscripts for publication. Publication Ethics & Authorship Guidelines – Ethical considerations and best practices. Hands-on Training – Practical exercises and real-time feedback from experts. Panel Discussion – Insights from editors and experienced researchers. Networking Opportunities – Connect with peers and industry professionals.
Important Dates
| Date | 19th - 20th Mar 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM |
| Target Audience | Faculties and Nursing students |
| Type of program | Hybrid |
| Venue | ANR auditorium |
| University Associating with Us | University of Negeri & University of Bengkulu, Indonesia |
Resource Persons Details
Dr. Flori Puspa Humanu
Designation : Health Science University of Negeri, Indonesia
Dr. Naren Agarwal
Designation : Evangel Publisher (Medicine Books /Journal)
Committee Members
- Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society
- Shri B. Premnath Reddy, Chairman, Acharya
- Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya
- Shri Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director
- Prof. Devi Nanjappan Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing
- Prof. Devasis Pradhan, Assistant Director of Research, Acharya
- Mr. Vasantha Malagi, R&D, Dept: Mental Health Nursing Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing
Day 1 – 19th March 2025
Research Paper Writing and Development
| Time | Program / Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 AM - 10:30 AM | Registration & Inauguration | - |
| 10.30 AM – 11.00 AM | Keynote Session | Keynote Address: Importance of Collaborative Writing in Healthcare |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Tea Break | - |
| 11:45 AM – 01:00 PM | Session 1 | Fundamentals of Scientific Writing |
| 01.00 PM - 02.00 PM | Lunch Break | - |
| 02.00 PM - 03.30 PM | Session 2 | Editing & Proofreading Strategies |
| 03.30 PM - 04.30 PM | Q&A and | Interactive Discussion |
Day 2 – 20th March 2025
| Time | Program / Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Session 3 | Ethical Considerations & Authorship Guidelines |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Tea Break | - |
| 11.15 AM - 12.45 PM | Session 4 | Hands-on Training in Collaborative Writing |
| 12:45 PM – 01:45 PM | Lunch Break | - |
| 02.00 PM- 04.00 PM | Final Presentations & Manuscript Submission | Participants present their refined research papers to the group and mentors. Final submission of manuscripts. |
| 04.00 PM - 04.30 PM | Vote of thanks | Closing remarks, reflection on the hackathon |
About the College
Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing is a constituent College of the group of Acharya Institutes, which was set up in 2003 and is one of the best nursing colleges in Bangalore. Nestled among the splendid greenery in the campus that stretches in 120 acres of land, the best nursing college in Bangalore has been providing a perfect ambiance for the pursuit of excellence in Nursing Education and to learn the full spectrum of nursing care. Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing is counted among the top nursing college in Bangalore, offers quality nursing education, and ensures value addition to students through several certification programmes such as BEC for language training and more.
Vision
Acharya Institutes, committed to the cause of value- based education in all disciplines, envisions itself as a fountainhead of innovative human enterprise, inspiration initiatives for Academic Excellence.
Mission of the college
The Institution is committed in giving quality education that prepares resilient professional nurses, who care and practice holistically to meet the everchanging challenges of the 21 st century, through a culture of evidence-based practice. The mission is accomplished through a collaborative, accepting environment, fostered by mentoring and role modelling.