Fast-Track to Research Writing Mastery: A 9-Week Intensive Course for Graduate Students

Research writing is a critical skill for graduate students, yet many lack the structured guidance and technical proficiency necessary for success.While they are often required to write, their preparation may be insufficient, hindering their competence and readiness for workforce development.This pilot study introduces a 9-week intensive course designed to address this gap by providing comprehensive instruction across a range of essential topics.These include goal setting, topic selection, the research life cycle, ethics and misconduct, AI usage (such as ChatGPT), and various writing skills such as illustration, data analysis, citation, and references.A key feature of the course is the opportunity for students to write a state-of-the-art review paper, guiding them through the entire process-from drafting to peer review, addressing feedback, and responding to comments-simulating the publication process for a scientific paper.Additionally, proposal writing is introduced to further enhance their writing portfolio.Through active learning modules, students engage in discussions and share insights, fostering a sense of ownership in their writing and building confidence toward publication.This fast-track course aims to equip