Short conceptual briefings
Quick framing before every hands-on activity.
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME · 24 AUGUST 2026
One focused day, from literature to writing.
Duration: One day · Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Level: Beginner to intermediate.
ONE FOCUSED DAY · FIVE MODULESFULL SCHEDULE
Five modules, two breaks, one wrap-up.
8:30 – 9:00 AMRegistration and Training Preparation — participants register and prepare their laptops, research topics and relevant materials.
9:00 – 10:15 AMModule 1: Literature Discovery and Understanding — discover relevant scholarly literature, explore peer-reviewed research and understand key information from academic papers.
10:15 – 10:30 AMMorning Break
10:30 – 11:30 AMModule 2: Idea Generation and Research Design — generate and refine research ideas, explore potential research problems, formulate research questions and develop an initial research design.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMModule 3: Knowledge Organisation and Mind Mapping — organise research information, synthesise source-based knowledge and transform research concepts into structured mind maps.
12:30 – 2:00 PMLunch Break
2:00 – 3:15 PMModule 4: Data and Research Visualisation — interpret research findings, select appropriate visual formats and produce diagrams, infographics, charts or data narratives.
3:15 – 3:30 PMAfternoon Break
3:30 – 4:30 PMModule 5: Academic Writing and Deep Research Assistance — synthesise research information, develop structured academic arguments and improve the clarity, coherence and organisation of academic writing.
4:30 – 5:00 PMPresentation, Discussion, Q&A and Course Wrap-up — present selected outputs, discuss responsible AI practices and develop a personalised AI-assisted research workflow.
Each module name above links to its companion page. For the full breakdown of every module, including hands-on tools, numbered exercises and recommended AI tools, see Training Modules →
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
How the day is delivered.
Live demonstrations
Live demonstrations of selected AI tools.
Guided hands-on exercises
Using participants' own research topics.
Individual & small-group activities
Work through real tasks, alone or in groups.
Discussion & reflection
Presentation, discussion, reflection and Q&A.
24 AUGUST 2026 · UTM JOHOR BAHRU
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