Writing High-Impact Review Articles with AI Tools: Insights from UTM’s Academic Publishing Workshop

UTM’s Faculty of AI hosted a workshop on writing high-impact review articles using AI tools. Participants learned practical techniques and ethical AI use in academic publishing.

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Published on: May 27, 2025
Writing High-Impact Review Articles with AI Tools: Insights from UTM’s Academic Publishing Workshop

High Impact Review Article Writing Workshop Using AI Tools

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 – The Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) recently held an online workshop titled FAI Academic Publishing 101: High-Impact Review Paper Using AI Tools. The session was led by Dr. Husna Hafiza R. Azami, a seasoned educator and AI expert specializing in academic publishing and data analysis.

The full-day workshop, conducted via Webex, attracted 145 participants: 44 UTM staff, 94 postgraduate students, and 7 external attendees from institutions including Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).

What Writers Learned

The workshop focused on practical methods for writing high-impact review articles, especially useful for those targeting top-tier journals. Writers were introduced to strategies for organizing literature, synthesizing findings, and polishing manuscripts with the help of AI tools.

Hands-on demonstrations showed how AI can assist at various stages, including:

  • Organizing and managing references efficiently
  • Improving manuscript clarity and readability
  • Structuring ideas and arguments logically

Ethical use of AI in academic writing was a key topic, ensuring that participants understood responsible practices when integrating AI into their research workflows.

Workshop Structure

The day was split into two main parts:

  • Morning Sessions:
    • Session 1: Overview of high-impact review papers, types of reviews, and systematic literature review (SLR) basics
    • Session 2: Formulating review questions and designing protocols using AI tools
    • Session 3: AI-powered literature searching, screening, and data extraction techniques
  • Afternoon Sessions:
    • Session 4: Writing best practices combined with AI ethics
    • Session 5: Selecting target journals and responsible submission strategies

Interactive Elements and Outcomes

The workshop ended with a quiz and a lively Q&A session where Dr. Husna Hafiza addressed participants’ questions on academic writing and publishing. Her insights helped clarify common challenges and highlighted how AI tools can be integrated responsibly to improve article quality.

Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, praising the session’s organization and practical value. Many expressed the desire for more workshops like this to support their writing and publishing efforts.

For writers interested in strengthening their skills in AI-assisted academic writing, exploring courses on AI tools for copywriting and prompt engineering can be especially useful. Check out relevant resources at Complete AI Training.


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