On November 5, 2025, the University of Macau’s Moon Chun Memorial College hosted a workshop titled “Introduction to Research Writing,” aimed at equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the research writing process—from topic selection and research design to paper composition. This event attracted enthusiastic participation from students across various disciplines, including Management, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, and Engineering, reflecting their keen interest in enhancing their research and writing skills.

Led by Residential Tutor Irene Zeng, the workshop began with an overview of the research writing framework. Participants learned how to formulate research topics, define research questions, conduct literature reviews, and systematically organize their papers. Zeng emphasized the concept and application of meta-analysis, demonstrating effective literature searches, keyword selection, and study screening techniques. Through practical demonstrations, students acquired essential skills for conducting systematic literature reviews and synthesizing data.

The interactive session fostered an engaging atmosphere, with participants actively asking questions and discussing research design, data analysis, and writing strategies. This collaborative environment not only improved students’ research writing and analytical skills but also fueled their enthusiasm for research exploration.

Chenyu Wu, a participant, remarked, “The workshop gave me a clear, holistic understanding of the research process. The systematic explanation from topic selection to writing was immensely practical. The tutor’s demonstration of meta-analysis and literature search was particularly helpful, enabling me to grasp core techniques for synthesizing information. The lively discussions with students from diverse backgrounds sparked further reflection on my research. This workshop not only enhanced my research writing skills but also ignited my passion for scholarly exploration.”

In conclusion, the workshop proved to be a significant step in fostering research literacy among students, encouraging them to delve deeper into their academic pursuits.

Text: Irene Zeng