Vellore :

The Department of Library Services, Christian Medical College conducted a regional workshop on ‘Scientific Writing’ in collaboration with the University of Madras to enhance communication skills.

Dr. Amudavalli, Head of Library and Information Science Department, University of Madras, in her opening address titled “Introduction to Scientific Writing” emphasized the importance of communication and presentation skills. She said reading books enhanced writing skills and said despite advancements in technology, there is no replacement for books and newspapers.

This reinforces the larger role that librarians have to play in information transfer. The librarian provides personalised service to users, she said.

Professor Dr. Nagaraj Sitaram, from Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, presented an informative session titled “Preparation and Presentations of Research Proposals” and dealt with the dos and don’ts in research preparation and proposals. He addressed the elementary principles beginning with identification of the problem, composition, organisation, precision and fluidity in writing to support scientific findings in order to be published.

Dr. K.P. Vijayakumar, a professor from the University of Kerala in his topic on “Research Report Writing” emphasized efficient writing skills through experts sharing their views and experiences on the essentials of scientific writing. Dr. V Chandrakumar, University of Madras spoke on Reference Management.

There were about 90 delegates from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Puducherry

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> TamilNadu / by Express News Service / August 27th, 2015