Journal Writing Skills: A Guide

Abstract

This e-module, Journal Writing Skills: A Guide, is designed to support lecturers and students in understanding and mastering the essential components of academic journal writing. Developed by experienced educators from Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, the guide offers a structured and practical approach to preparing technical research papers for publication. It includes clear explanations of each section of a research article—from title and abstract to methodology, results, and discussion—along with examples and templates to facilitate learning. The module also emphasizes the use of tools such as Mendeley and Google Scholar for literature management and citation. With its step-by-step format and real-world examples, this resource aims to enhance the academic writing skills of its users and improve the quality and publishability of research output in higher education institutions.