Improving Teacher Competence Through Scientific Article Writing Training

Scientific writing training was conducted at SMAN 7 Sinjai as an effort to improve the competence of educators in writing scientific articles. This activity was motivated by the low ability of teachers to conduct research and write research results in the format of articles that can be published in reputable journals. This programme was implemented for eight months using online and offline training methods, including licensing, site preparation, socialisation, training, mentoring, and evaluation. The results of the activities showed that the training participants successfully gained an understanding of scientific article writing techniques, including literature searches, the use of tools such as the Mendeley application, and writing formats according to journal standards. In addition, the teachers successfully drafted scientific articles for publication submission. This programme is expected to contribute to improving teachers' professionalism and motivate them to contribute to the development of science through scientific publications. Abstrak Pelatihan penulisan karya ilmiah dilakukan di SMAN 7 Sinjai sebagai upaya meningkatkan kompetensi tenaga pendidik dalam menulis artikel ilmiah. Kegiatan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh rendahnya kemampuan guru dalam melakukan penelitian serta menuliskan hasil penelitian dalam format artikel yang dapat diterbitkan di jurnal bereputasi. Program ini dilaksanakan selama delapan bulan dengan metode pelatihan daring dan luring, meliputi tahap perizinan, persiapan lokasi, sosialisasi, pelatihan, pendampingan, hingga evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa peserta pelatihan berhasil memperoleh pemahaman tentang teknik penulisan artikel ilmiah, termasuk pencarian literatur, penggunaan alat bantu seperti aplikasi Mendeley, serta format penulisan sesuai standar jurnal. Selain itu, para guru berhasil menyusun draft artikel ilmiah untuk pengajuan publikasi. Program ini diharapkan berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan profesionalisme guru dan memotivasi mereka untuk berkontribusi pada pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan melalui publikasi ilmiah.