Demystify study of science - Dr Awudza

The workshop, which was attended by more than 60 participants,  was aimed at  promoting the understanding  of Mathematics,  Science and Technology  and their application through teaching and research.

Dr Awudza, who is also a member of the Pan African Chemistry Network (PACN), and a former head of the  Department of Chemistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology (KNUST), was hopeful that at the end of the workshop, the participants would  be able to write solid proposals that could attract and win research grants.

He said the writing and publishing of scientific journals enhanced the knowledge of scientific writings, would promote the understanding of science and its applications through research and teaching.

He, therefore, urged them to overcome their fears, especially those who had written scientific articles but did not have the courage and confidence to publish them not to give up writing.

Dr Awudza said the workshop could also be a source to foster motivation and confidence for them, particularly in the areas  of writing, publishing, making oral or poster presentations at seminars, conferences and seeking grants for research.

He explained that in writing a scientific paper, one needed to establish the mindset, have knowledge of the ethics involved with it, revise the research work and seek feedback from others to make it original and authentic.

President of the Cape Coast Branch of the GSA, Dr Genevieve Adukpo, said scientists could only effectively communicate their research findings  through scientific writing and publishing of journal articles.

She encouraged the participants, who were not yet members of the GSA to endeavour to join since they had a better chance of gaining scientific knowledge and skills.

Dr Adukpo said the workshop should motivate them to write more journals on science and technology.

Dr Alfred Owusu, who presided, commended the members for their enthusiasm and commitment towards the association and  was hopeful that the workshop would yield fruitful results which would go a long way to improve their scientific writing. — GNA