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RegistrationTo:Chief Executive OfficerAcademy of Sciences Malaysia902-4 Jalan Tun Ismail50484 Kuala LumpurPlease fax to 03-26945858 by 2 April 2013Att: Mr Fardy/ Mrs Natrah RafiqahASM Training Workshop on“TECHNICAL WRITING FOR RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS”9-11 April 2013, Kuala LumpurPlease register the following name (s) for the Workshop:No. Name Designation Email Telephone NoASM Training Workshop on:Technical Writing for RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS9 - 11 April 2013Kuala LumpurName:Address:Phone:Fax:Payment Mode:ChequeBank DraftOthers (Please specify)Local OrderPayment Details:Akademi Sains MalaysiaBank : Bank Islam MalaysiaAccount Number : 1401 401008 3361Signature:Date:Official Stamp:Registration Fee: RM1,200/ pax (10% discount for 3 pax and above)HURRY! Seats are limited!PLEASE NOTECancellation and Transfer Policy: If you are unable to attend, a replacement participant is allowed at no extra cost.A 90% refund will be given for cancellations received in writing before 3 April 2013.No refunds will be given for cancellations after that date. Please note that cancellation by phone will not be entertained.Enquiries:Muhammad Fardy Md. Ibrahim(fardy@akademisains.gov.my) / Natrah Rafiqah (rafiqah@akademisains.gov.my)Ph: 03 2694 9898 Fax: 03 2694 5858

BackgroundThis short course will cover the essential points in writing the major sections of a scientific paper, whether for publicationin technical journals or for an academic thesis. The use of grammatically correct English in the context of the style andtone adopted in academic scientific writing is stressed.Special attention will be given to current developments in information technology that has changed the way scientificpapers are written today. Key aspects in writing the Abstract, the Introduction, the Materials and Methods, the Results,the Discussions are reviewed. The References section and the supporting Tables, Figures and Appendices are alsocovered in the discussions.Besides the writing of scientific papers for publication, this course on technical writing will also touch on the writing ofprogress reports (Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, etc).Finally, this module will delve into the re-casting of scientific writing into non-technical articles for general readership.There will be occasions when researchers have to present their scientific achievements in a non-technical style that iseasily understood by the public.This course in technical writing for scientific research will consist of a series of lectures interspersed with exercises thatallow participants to put into practice what has been learnt. Case studies based on actual published papers that haveappeared in leading international journals will touch on what journal editors and referees look for in a manuscript.Participants will be advised on and how to improve the chances of a manuscript being accepted for publication.The FacilitatorDr.H.Y. Yeang was formerly Head of Biotechnology and Research at the Rubber ResearchInstitute of Malaysia. He has published over 85 peer-reviewed journal papers in the areas ofplant science, biotechnology, biochemistry and immunology. Dr. Yeang is a Fellow of theAcademy of Sciences, Malaysia.The ObjectivesWriting research findings and results for publication in a reputable scientific journalWriting up research findings for an academic thesisWriting for periodicals, quarterly and annual reportsNon-technical writing on a technical subjectAimed at:Scientific Researchers in Universities (lecturers, tutors) and research institutes(research officers) who intend to publish their research work in scholarly journalsYoung & future scientists, engineers & technologistsPost-graduate (MSc, PhD) students writing their thesesProgrammeDay 19.00 a.m. English as the language of ScienceVariety of technical reportsLanguage of technical reportsWriting technical reports for specific readershipWriting a journal research paper or thesis9.30 a.m. Selecting the title of your technical paperCatching the reader’s attentionAssigning authorshipWho should be included, and in which order?Writing the abstractMany researchers may not read further than this10.30 a.m.10.45 a.m. Exercise on titles and abstracts11.45 a.m. Participants’ presentations:Titles and abstracts12.30 p.m. Writing the IntroductionPutting the reader into the pictureWriting the Materials and MethodsTelling how the work was done1.00 p.m. Lunch2.00 p.m. Presenting the ResultsShowing the outcome of the researchWriting the Discussion and ConclusionDeliberating on what the results mean or imply3.00 p.m. Exercise in writing Materials and Methods4.15 p.m.4.30 p.m.(cont’d)5.00 p.m.(cont’d)Exercise in writing Materials and MethodsEnd of Day 1The OutcomeThe participants will have a clear understanding ofthe requirements in writing an academic thesis, andin preparing manuscripts for publication inrepitable research journals.We offer a standard 3 day “Hands-On” workshop that istailored to your needs. The Workshop aims to enhancethe writing capability in recognised scientific journalsas well as to improve your understanding of scholarlypublications.Day 29.00 a.m.Participants’ presentations: WritingMaterials and Methods10.00 a.m. Figures and TablesWhere some of the most important results of theresearch are summarized10.30 a.m.10.45 a.m. Writing the References and AppendicesAcknowledging preceding work and providing linksfor follow-up readingPublishing your researchSharing and disseminating your research finding1.00 p.m.2.00 p.m.4.15 p.m.4.30 p.m.(cont’d)5.30 p.m.Day 39.00 a.m.LunchExercise on writing a Journal PaperExercise on writing a Journal PaperEnd of Day 2Participants’ presentations:Writing a Journal Paper10.00 a.m. Dissecting the technical report:Working example of journal paper10.30 a.m.10.45 a.m. Getting Published:Working examples of journal papers11.15 a.m. Writing Status/Progress ReportKeeping the research manager up to date1.00 p.m.2.00 p.m.(cont’d)4.15 p.m.Writing for general (popular) readershipWriting for the non-specialist12.30 p.m. Exercise in writing for general readership3.15 p.m.4.30 p.m.(cont’d)LunchExercise in writing for general readershipParticipants’ presentationsWriting for general readershipParticipant’s presentationWriting for general readershipIn-house training is available upon request5.30 p.m.End of Day 3