The University of Ghana School of Graduate Studies (SGS) MPhil Thesis Writing Bootcamp continued today, Thursday, 25th June 2026, with renewed energy, practical learning, and sustained writing focus among participating students.
Following the strong and engaging start on Day 1, Day 2 deepened the bootcamp experience by combining technical skill-building, academic tools training, and structured writing sessions.
✍️ Sustaining Progress Through Structured Writing
The day began with dedicated writing sessions, allowing students to build on the momentum gained from the previous day. Participants continued to apply strategies from earlier sessions, translating insights into real, measurable progress on their theses.
These uninterrupted writing periods remain a core feature of the bootcamp, reinforcing the principle that consistent effort is key to timely thesis completion.
💻 Promoting Academic Integrity: Plagiarism Awareness Training
In a highly practical and relevant session, the SGS IT Unit, represented by Papa Enyan Yarquah and Reuben Asamanyua, conducted a training on the Sakai Portal, focusing on the process of checking for plagiarism.
During the session, students were guided through:
- How to upload their work on the Sakai platform
- How plagiarism checks are conducted
- Understanding similarity reports and their implications
This session was particularly impactful, as it addressed a critical aspect of postgraduate writing — ensuring that all submitted work meets the University’s standards for originality and academic integrity.
📚 Mastering Academic Tools: EndNote Training
A key highlight of the day was the EndNote 21 training session led by Prof. Clement K. I. Appah.
The session provided students with valuable knowledge on:
- Managing references efficiently
- Organizing academic literature
- Improving citation accuracy and consistency
By equipping students with practical skills in reference management, the session emphasized the importance of academic integrity and structured scholarly writing.
🧠 Balancing Productivity and Well-being
As with Day 1, the programme incorporated wellness activities and continued writing sessions, ensuring that students maintained both mental focus and sustained productivity throughout the day.
🔥 Day 2: Focused, Practical, Productive
Day 2 of the bootcamp has reinforced its core objectives:
- Enhancing writing skills
- Equipping students with essential academic tools
- Promoting responsible and ethical research practices
The blend of hands-on training and dedicated writing time continues to provide students with a comprehensive support system for thesis completion.
🚀 Looking Ahead to Day 3
With one final day remaining, participants can look forward to:
- Training on the Thesis Tracker system
- Sessions on transforming thesis work into publications
- Final reflections and guided discussions
📌 Stay Connected
The SGS MPhil Bootcamp continues to demonstrate its value in shaping confident, capable, and productive postgraduate researchers.
👉 Stay tuned for the Day 3 highlights as the bootcamp concludes.