Research Capacity-Building Training Workshop Series

Organizer

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.

Testimonials

"The training started on time, and the questions asked during the training were all answered and cleared up."

Viovic P.

"The insights I harnessed in the training are truly beneficial and helpful to my career as a researcher. The discussion went well, and all of the topics were explained clearly."

Al-fahad J.

"The sessions are thought-provoking yet informative. The speakers have explained and provided examples appropriate for the stipulated topics."

Jefferson B.

"The sample exercise helped us, the audience, to have a better grasp on what was being discussed."

Dayanara T.

"The topics discussed are very helpful not only for the teachers but also for the students. I discovered a new software (Jamovi), which is very user-friendly and has a nice interface."

Irish A.

"Everything went well, and it was really an informative and knowledgeable session."

Jelly C.

"The seminar/workshop was a success. Engr. Acenas was a good speaker/facilitator and very knowledgeable about the topic. I learned about coding, which made me understand the concepts better than reading an entire book."

Michelle M.

"We had a very interesting and insightful discussion with the speaker. The speaker enlightens us a lot on how to go through qualitative data analysis. I really love it."

Dexter Z.

"Excellent! Engaging content that provides relevant and high-quality information about research."

Leonora E.

"The interactive sessions and group discussions/breakout sessions encouraged engagement and deeper learning. The resource speaker is knowledgeable and responsive to participants' questions, which enriched the overall learning experience."

Julienne C.

"The training objectives were met; the resource speaker has explained well all concepts with accompanying demonstrations."

Katherine A.

Topics

Publishing Action Research: A Step-by-Step Guide (January 17, 2026; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This session provides a practical guide to transforming action research into a publishable academic paper. It explains the key differences between publishable action research and compliance-driven outputs often produced to meet institutional requirements. The session clarifies the standard structure and expected content of a publishable action research paper, focusing on what academic journals typically require. Common issues in aligning the research problem, intervention, and results are discussed using concrete examples. Basic journal formatting and presentation standards are also introduced to help reduce the likelihood of desk rejection. Overall, the session emphasizes clarity, coherence, and readiness for publication.

Objectives:

Distinguish publishable action research from compliance-based manuscripts by identifying common weaknesses that prevent action research from meeting journal standards;
Explain the required structure and content of a publishable action research paper, including the purpose of each major section, based on academic journal expectations;
Improve the clarity and alignment of an action research problem, intervention, and results to ensure coherence and relevance for publication; and
Apply basic journal formatting and presentation standards commonly required in action research submissions.

From Idea to Introduction: Mastering the First Steps of Research (January 24, 2026; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This intensive seminar is designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills needed to successfully initiate a research project. The session will cover strategic methods for identifying a compelling, feasible, and original research problem and subsequently transforming that idea into a powerful, well-structured introductory chapter. Participants will learn how to define the research gap, state the problem clearly, and set the stage for a high-quality study. This practical workshop is ideal for students, junior faculty, and professionals who are preparing to embark on their thesis, dissertation, or academic paper.

Objectives:

Identify and evaluate a range of potential research areas based on existing literature, current events, and professional relevance;
Formulate a focused, specific, and manageable research topic that clearly identifies a research gap or unanswered question;
Differentiate between the key components of a research paper's Introduction (e.g., background, problem statement, objectives, significance) and understand their logical flow;
Draft a clear and concise Statement of the Problem (SOP) that explicitly outlines the main and sub-problems to be addressed by the study; and
Construct a compelling introductory chapter that effectively captures the reader's attention and establishes the study's importance and context.

Designing Quantitative Research: A Practical Guide (January 31, 2026; 1 PM - 4 PM)

This 3-hour session introduces participants to the essential foundations of quantitative research design, with a strong emphasis on practical application and methodological clarity. The training guides learners through the process of transforming broad ideas into measurable research questions, selecting appropriate variables, choosing valid research designs, and determining suitable sampling and data-collection strategies. Participants will explore how to align research problems with statistical approaches, ensure reliability and validity, and anticipate common challenges in planning quantitative studies. By the end of the session, learners will have a clearer understanding of how to structure a rigorous, well-designed quantitative study that can generate meaningful and actionable findings.

Objectives:

Formulate focused quantitative research questions and hypotheses by identifying key variables, defining their relationships, and selecting appropriate levels of measurement;
Differentiate major quantitative research designs—such as descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental—and select the design that best fits a given research problem; and
Develop a coherent plan for sampling, data collection, and basic analytic alignment that ensures reliability, validity, and feasibility within a real-world research context.

Resource Speakers

Registration Fees (per session)

Early registration promo (until January 10, 2026)
Professionals: ₱300
Students: ₱200

Regular registration
Professionals: ₱350
Students: ₱250

Registration Process

Step 1: Pay the registration fee using any of the QR codes below.

Note: Take a screenshot of your proof of payment.

Step 2: Fill out this registration form - https://forms.gle/uSdsBtbxhyVNt7N67

Step 3: Wait for a confirmation of successful registration from the Secretariat.

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.