Faculty Development Program on Research Writing

Bridging AI and Academia: A Transformative Learning Experience

Sona School of Business & Management organized an intensive Faculty Development Program (FDP) on AI Research Writing, empowering educators with cutting-edge AI tools and techniques to enhance academic output in a digital research landscape.

Program Overview

Expert-Led Knowledge Sessions featured distinguished resource members from SCT CSE Department:

• Dr. B. Sathyabhama
• Dr. J. Dhayanithi

Topics covered included:

• Automated Literature Review Tools – Leveraging AI to streamline scholarly research
• Plagiarism Detection & Paraphrasing Assistants – Ensuring originality in academic writing
• Data Visualization & Statistical Analysis with AI – Enhancing research presentation
• AI-Based Citation & Reference Management – Simplifying academic formatting

Hands-On Workshop in the MBA Lab

• Experimented with AI research tools in real-time
• Applied techniques to their own research projects
• Collaborated with peers to discuss best practices

Key Takeaways for Participants

• Accelerate research productivity with AI automation
• Improve research paper quality through structured AI-assisted writing
• Stay competitive in an evolving academic publishing environment
• Network with peers for future interdisciplinary collaborations

Special Note of Gratitude: Thanks to Dr. Khadar Nawaz, Principal, Sona Arts and Science, for encouraging faculty participation and fostering continuous learning.

Why This Program Matters

• Future-Proofing Faculty Skills – Keeping educators ahead of technological trends
• Enhancing Institutional Research Output – Supporting high-quality publications
• Promoting Digital Literacy in Academia – Bridging traditional research and AI innovation

The success of this FDP underscores the importance of AI in academic research. Sona School of Business & Management remains committed to organizing more cutting-edge faculty development initiatives to foster excellence in teaching and research.