The Department of History and International Studies at Godfrey Okoye University has taken a proactive step toward fostering academic excellence by organizing a comprehensive seminar on Project Writing for its 300 and 400-level students. Held in May 2026, the event aimed to demystify the undergraduate research process and instil confidence in final-year students.
The workshop provided a detailed roadmap of the entire research journey. Academic resource persons guided the students through critical phases of project writing, including:
Strategic topic selection and proposal development
Conducting a thorough literature review
Ethical data collection and analysis
Mastering standard referencing techniques and avoiding plagiarism
Lecturers at the event emphasized that undergraduate research is not merely a graduation requirement but an exercise in critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. They urged students to prioritize originality, adhere strictly to academic standards, and maintain consistent, open communication with their assigned supervisors to navigate common research hurdles seamlessly.
The interactive nature of the seminar allowed students to openly share their anxieties regarding project writing and receive direct, practical solutions from experienced faculty members.
Participants described the session as timely and highly impactful, noting that the practical insights shared have effectively stripped away the anxiety often associated with final-year research projects.
Through initiatives like this, the Department of History and International Studies continues to reinforce its commitment to producing well-equipped, research-ready graduates.
