The International Islamic University Islamabad’s (IIUI) Department of English (Male concluded a three-day workshop series focusing on writing and research skills in the age of artificial intelligence.
Organized by the English Literary Society, the program aimed to bolster students” academic writing, critical analysis, and digital literacy. The series commenced with a session on “Basics of Research: From Topic to Term Paper,” led by Department Incharge Dr. Muhammad Sheeraz Dasti. This session emphasized the significance of grasping the research process as a basis for effective scholarly composition. Participants engaged in activities using literary and linguistic examples, with a focus on the increasing importance of technological proficiency in research involving practical data.
The second workshop, “Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Language Learning and Writing Skills,” was conducted by Dr. Khalid Mahmood. This session introduced attendees to various AI instruments, platforms, and models for writing support, vocabulary expansion, pronunciation refinement, and grammar enhancement. AI was presented as a versatile tool for academic advancement, assisting with everything from concept generation to final revisions.
The final workshop, “Structuring an Expository Essay,” was led by Dr. Arshad Mehmood Raja. He instructed students on the overall and detailed organization of the five-paragraph essay format, utilizing relevant illustrations and practical exercises. The session highlighted how this framework could be adapted for compositions of different lengths and levels of intricacy, giving students practical methods for organizing their work efficiently.
The workshop series underscored the department’s dedication to equipping students with modern academic competencies, enabling them to navigate both established and technology-driven approaches to education and scholarly inquiry.