ACADEMIC WRITING ETIQUETTES, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

The Department of English organized an Expert Talk titled " Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success " through Google meet on 9th May 2023 from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. The resource person for the Expert Talk was Andi Anto Patak, Professor of English, Universitas of Nageri Makassar, Indonesia. The event aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the etiquettes and conventions involved in academic writing. The workshop was attended by a diverse group of individuals, including students, researchers, and professionals from various academic disciplines.
Key Speaker and Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Academic Writing Etiquettes
   
   • The importance of academic writing etiquette in scholarly communication
     
   • Understanding the target audience and tailoring writing accordingly
     
   • Clarity, conciseness, and precision in academic writing
     
2. Formatting and Style Guidelines
   
   • Citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) and their proper usage
     
   • Formatting guidelines for headings, subheadings, and paragraphs
     
   • Consistency in referencing and bibliography
     
3. Plagiarism and Ethical Writing
   
   • Understanding plagiarism and its consequences
     
   • Techniques to avoid unintentional plagiarism
     
   • Proper citation and paraphrasing techniques
     
4. Effective Literature Review and Referencing
   
   • Strategies for conducting a thorough literature review
     
   • Importance of critically analyzing and synthesizing existing research
     
   • Guidelines for citing and referencing sources in a literature review
     

Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding the importance of academic writing etiquettes for effective scholarly communication.
   
2. Familiarity with different citation styles and proper formatting guidelines.
   
3. Knowledge of techniques to avoid plagiarism and ensure ethical writing practices.
   
4. Enhanced skills in conducting literature reviews and referencing sources effectively.
   
5. Improved ability to critically analyze and synthesize existing research.
   

The Academic Writing Etiquettes Expert talk provided participants with valuable insights into the etiquettes and conventions of academic writing. Through informative presentations, interactive activities, and engaging discussions, participants gained a deeper understanding of effective academic writing practices. The event contributed to the participants' professional development, equipping them with the necessary skills to produce high-quality academic work and contribute to their respective fields. A total of 150 from CSE and BME students attended the session. The members of faculty stated that the expert talk turned out to be a fruitful and informative one.  Ms. Sharmila K and Dr. Saranya S, Department of English, Coordinated the event.