Professional Developemt in Scientific Research Capacity

Access to credible information and strong research skills are fundamental to academic and professional success, particularly in an era of digital transformation. Recognizing that, SEAMEO RETRAC, in collaboration with U.S. Consulate General in HCMC and American Spaces, launched the “Access to American Academia: Information Literacy and Research Skills” Workshop Series for young professionals, educators, and graduate students.

The course will help participants explore practices, essential tools, and supplementary materials to enhance information literacy, research methodology, and academic writing. The workshop series is organized into three main categories:

• Information Literacy – Covering methods for evaluating information sources, utilizing digital libraries and databases effectively, practicing ethical information use, avoiding plagiarism, and enhancing information literacy for research development.
• Research Skills in Social Sciences and Humanities – Addressing research and literature review techniques, research design and proposal development, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, academic writing and publishing in social sciences and humanities.
• Professional Development – Strengthening presentation skills, exploring research opportunities, and fostering networking and collaboration in academia.