BecomingGolden

Written by Josephine Lunkuse.

In today’s corporate environment, the ability to effectively write documents, concept papers and research reports is crucial to driving business success and ensuring the sustainability of an organization. As marketing continues to evolve, it is increasingly important to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to stakeholders. To support career growth and improve literacy in the workplace, the NWSC-LLC hosted its inaugural writers’ workshop at Jinja Road offices yesterday.

The session, led by Dr. Eng. Martin Kalibbala, Manager of Training and Capacity Development, provided valuable insights into crafting well-structured research reports. Participants were guided through the key components of a good research paper, including how to write an abstract, introduction, background of the study and objectives. Dr. Kalibbala emphasized that a research report should be divided into clear chapters such as introduction, methodology, appendices. He stressed the importance of clarity, simplicity and avoiding overly complex terminology adding that the abstract should range from 150 to 200 words.

Additionally, he highlighted the significance of choosing the appropriate research methodology, whether qualitative or quantitative and the importance of sourcing valid information and quoting accurately. He concluded with a reminder about the critical need for cross-verification of data to ensure its accuracy. The team left the workshop with practical knowledge that will undoubtedly enhance their ability to write impactful research reports.

In an interview with Brownie Ebal, President of the NWSC-LLC, she noted that the workshop had been invaluable in shaping the team’s approach to preparing abstracts for Uganda Water Week and papers for the International Water Association (IWA).

As the saying goes, knowledge is power, through this workshop, the NWSC-LLC has strengthened its ability to effectively communicate complex ideas, paving the way for better expression of their concepts.