Research Capacity-Building Training Workshop Series

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The Wise Researcher (TWR Publishing) invites you to participate in the Research Capacity-Building Training-Workshop Series. This series of training workshops aims to enhance participants' research skills and capacity by providing essential tools, techniques, and knowledge to conduct high-quality research. Through hands-on sessions and expert guidance, participants will be empowered to develop and strengthen their research capabilities, enabling them to contribute more effectively to their respective fields.

Topics

Instrumentation and Validation Techniques in Quantitative and Qualitative Research (November 8, 2025; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This training session provides researchers and educators with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary for instrumentation and validation techniques. It focuses on developing reliable and valid research tools for both quantitative and qualitative studies. Participants will learn how to design instruments aligned with research objectives, apply various validation methods, including content and construct validity, and conduct reliability testing. The session also includes hands-on activities and discussions to ensure participants can confidently create, assess, and refine their instruments for high-quality research outcomes.

Objectives:

Define and differentiate key concepts related to research instrumentation and validation;
Develop and design appropriate instruments (e.g., questionnaires, interview guides, observation checklists) that align with the research objectives;
Apply validation techniques, including content, construct, and criterion validation, to ensure the reliability of instruments;
Utilize statistical and qualitative validation tools, such as expert validation, pilot testing, Cronbach’s alpha, and triangulation; and
Critically evaluate existing instruments and adapt them to fit specific research contexts.

Designing Grounded Theory Research (November 15, 2025; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This training session provides an in-depth overview of designing and conducting a grounded theory study, a qualitative research approach that generates theory from systematically gathered and analyzed data. Participants will explore the philosophical underpinnings of grounded theory, its core methodological steps, and practical considerations in applying it to real-world research. Emphasis will be placed on coding processes, theoretical sampling, constant comparison, memo writing, and achieving theoretical saturation.

Objectives:

Understand the philosophical underpinnings of Grounded Theory;
Differentiate between Straussian Grounded Theory, Glasserian Grounded Theory, and Constructivist Grounded Theory;
Formulate research problems and questions suited to Grounded Theory Research;
Identify appropriate participants and sampling strategies for Grounded Theory Research;
Design Grounded Theory study data collection and analysis;
Articulate the principles to ensure trustworthiness; and
Draft a working outline for a Grounded Theory study.

How to Publish in Scopus-indexed Journals? (November 22, 2025; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This training session provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in preparing, writing, and submitting research manuscripts for publication in reputable Scopus-indexed journals. It emphasizes understanding publication standards, ethical considerations, and strategies for enhancing research visibility and academic impact.

Objectives:

Understand the key features, standards, and ethical requirements of Scopus-indexed journals to ensure proper alignment of research outputs with publication criteria;
Develop practical skills in structuring, formatting, and refining manuscripts suitable for submission to Scopus-indexed journals; and
Apply effective strategies for selecting appropriate journals, managing the submission process, and responding to peer review feedback to increase publication success.

Action Research in Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Project Design and Implementation (November 29, 2025; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This training session provides a focused, step-by-step roadmap for successfully conducting Action Research, a powerful methodology for simultaneously solving practical problems and generating new, contextualized knowledge. This is designed specifically for researchers, faculty, and postgraduate students, this session will move beyond theory to offer practical tools for designing, executing, and evaluating robust action research projects within diverse professional settings. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clear, actionable plan for initiating and managing their own evidence-based change projects.

Objectives:

Design a project by identifying critical problems of practice and formulating relevant research question;
Implement the classic Action Research cycles (Plan, Act, Observe, Reflect) effectively;
Select and use appropriate data collection and analysis techniques for iterative inquiry; and
Ensure rigor and ethical practice in their action research initiatives.

How to do a Scoping Review?

Scoping Review: Exploring the breadth and depth of existing literature (December 6, 2025; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This workshop is designed to equip researchers, postgraduate students, and faculty with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to initiate the exploratory nature of a scoping review. We will clearly articulate the methodology's distinct purpose—to explore the breadth and depth of a research area—by differentiating it from systematic and other overarching review types. The core of the session focuses on a hands-on approach to the critical early stages: developing a protocol, defining the scope, and executing systematic search strategies. Participants will then apply these principles in breakout rooms, using case examples to focus on data charting and presentation methods that effectively identify and synthesize knowledge gaps. By the end, participants will have a clear roadmap for launching their own scoping review project, transforming a broad topic into a focused, research-informing output.

Objectives:

Articulate the core principles of a scoping review, clearly differentiating it from systematic and other types of reviews, and identify when it is the most appropriate evidence synthesis methodology for a given research question;
To guide participants through the essential steps of developing a scoping review protocol (including defining scope and eligibility criteria) and familiarizing them with systematic search strategies necessary to comprehensively map the existing literature (breadth); and
Apply practical instruction on the methods for extracting, charting, and synthesizing data from diverse sources, allowing participants to effectively present the findings (depth) in a format that clearly identifies research gaps and informs future study design.

How to properly use AI in Thematic Analysis?

ChatGPT in Thematic Analysis (December 13, 2025; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This training session explores the integration of ChatGPT as an assistive tool in conducting thematic analysis for qualitative research. It demonstrates how AI can enhance data coding, theme generation, and interpretation while maintaining researcher reflexivity and rigor. Participants will gain practical insights on leveraging ChatGPT responsibly to complement—not replace—human analytical judgment in qualitative inquiry.

Objectives:

Identify the fundamental steps of thematic analysis and how ChatGPT can support each phase of the process within a qualitative research framework;
Demonstrate the use of ChatGPT in coding qualitative data, clustering patterns, and generating preliminary themes in a systematic and ethical manner; and
Evaluate the benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI-assisted thematic analysis to promote credible and transparent research outputs.

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Registration Fees (per session)

November Sessions

Regular registration

Professionals: ₱350

Students: ₱250

December Sessions

Early registration promo (until November 26, 2025)

Professionals: ₱300

Students: ₱200

Regular registration (November 27, 2025 onwards)

Professionals: ₱350

Students: ₱250

Registration Process

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Requirements

Zoom Account. Please make sure to create a Zoom Account by visiting https://zoom.us/signup.
Laptop.
Internet Connection. Ensure a stable internet connectivity.

Post-Training Workshop

Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Training Workshop Completion and a Certificate of Attendance.
We will email an official receipt for the registration payment upon request. If you require the original copy of the official receipt, we can send it. Please note that the requester will shoulder the shipping fee.
We will provide a hard copy of the certificates at Php 50.00 per copy upon request. Please note that the requester will shoulder the shipping fee.
Participants will be provided a link to access the training workshop recordings and materials for review.