Write, Review, Revise Workshop Strengthens Student Scholarship
A four-week faculty-led workshop guided GovState students through scholarly reading, research development, academic writing, peer review, and revision while helping participants apply stronger communication practices to their own research.
Reading and Conceptualization
Analyzing scholarly literature, identifying research gaps, and framing meaningful research questions.
Execution and Evaluation
Planning a research approach, evaluating evidence, and examining methodology with a reviewer’s perspective.
Writing and Presentation
Organizing scholarly arguments and communicating complex research with clarity and purpose.
Feedback and Revision
Providing constructive critique, responding to feedback, and strengthening a paper through revision.
The GovState ACM Student Chapter and UPE Honor Society supported a four-week Research Writing and Peer Review Workshop designed to help students develop the habits and skills required for effective scholarly communication. The virtual series began May 15 and concluded June 5, 2026, providing a structured learning opportunity alongside students’ regular coursework and research responsibilities.
Led by Hemanth Gudaparthi, Ph.D., of the Computer Science program in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Technology, the workshop moved participants through the complete research-writing process. Students examined how strong scholarship develops from careful reading and conceptualization, through research execution and writing, and finally through peer feedback and purposeful revision.
Building a Strong Research Foundation
The opening session focused on reading academic literature critically. Participants practiced identifying research gaps, evaluating how previous studies were organized, and considering how a new research question can contribute to an existing scholarly conversation.
The second session turned from conceptualization to execution and evaluation. Students considered how methodology, evidence, and research design influence the strength of a study. They were also encouraged to examine their decisions from a reviewer’s perspective, an approach that helps researchers recognize unanswered questions and strengthen their work before submission.
Writing with Clarity and Scholarly Purpose
The third session addressed the organization and presentation of a research paper. Participants explored how introductions, methods, results, and discussion sections work together to communicate a coherent scholarly argument. Attention was given to clarity, structure, evidence-based reasoning, and the effective presentation of complex ideas.
The series concluded with feedback and revision. Students practiced giving constructive critiques, interpreting feedback, and determining how recommended changes could improve both the substance and presentation of a paper. This final stage reinforced an important principle of scholarly work: revision is not simply correction, but a disciplined process for making research more precise, rigorous, and useful.
Student Learning Applied to Active Research
For participant Victoria Dappa, the timing of the workshop connected directly to her current research. Dappa is studying the molecular simulation of Hemoglobin S aggregation inhibition using the GovState NETLAB+ server, work that combines computational methods with an important healthcare research question.
Her reflection demonstrates the workshop’s practical value. The concepts presented during the series were not limited to hypothetical exercises. They gave students a framework they could apply while documenting ongoing research, evaluating their reasoning, and preparing to communicate their findings to others.
Faculty Guidance and Student Development
Faculty-led programs such as this workshop help bridge the space between subject-area knowledge and professional scholarly practice. Students may understand a technical or scientific problem, but communicating that work effectively requires additional discipline. They must explain why a problem matters, situate it within existing research, support their decisions with evidence, and respond thoughtfully to critique.
Faculty Lead
Hemanth Gudaparthi, Ph.D.
College of Arts & Sciences
Division of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Computer Science Program
By combining faculty guidance with structured practice, the workshop created a supportive environment in which students could strengthen these abilities. It also complemented the ACM Student Chapter and UPE Honor Society’s broader commitment to academic engagement, professional development, and student achievement.
A Broader Interdisciplinary Workshop Returns in December
Interest from participants across a variety of academic departments demonstrated that the principles of effective research writing extend well beyond a single discipline. In response, the next workshop will take a more generalized approach and will be geared toward anyone interested in learning how to develop and write research papers.
The core emphasis on reading, conceptualization, execution, writing, feedback, and revision will remain. Presentation materials for the December sessions will use broader examples and guidance so participants from different fields can apply the workshop principles to their own research interests.
December 2026 Workshop Dates
Looking Toward Future Research Opportunities
The workshop established a foundation that may support future research-writing activities across academic programs. Possible areas of growth include an advanced publication-focused track, broader cross-disciplinary participation, and a research writing symposium where students can share their work and receive constructive scholarly feedback.
As students pursue graduate education, conference participation, publication, and research-oriented careers, the ability to write, review, and revise will remain essential. This workshop gave participants a practical starting point and demonstrated how focused faculty mentorship can help students communicate their work with greater clarity and confidence.