UNDIP, Semarang (July 30, 2025) – The UNDIP Library and UNDIP Press hosted the fourth batch of the Book Writing Workshop, themed “Weaving Scientific Narratives: The Art of Transforming Course Materials into Captivating Textbooks,” on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) at the 4th Floor Meeting Room, UNDIP Library and Press, Universitas Diponegoro.
Specifically designed for lecturers, lecturer-staff collaborations, and students aiming to publish academic work, the workshop was officially opened by the Head of the UNDIP Library and Press, Suwondo S.Hum., M.Kom.
“This workshop is a reflection of our commitment to supporting and facilitating UNDIP’s efforts in producing high-quality academic publications. We hope participants make the most of this opportunity to optimize their writing potential and contribute meaningfully to education through compelling textbooks,” he said.
Dr. dr. Renni Yuniati, Sp.KK, FINSDV, FAADV., M.H. (Lecturer of UNDIP’s Faculty of Medicine), served as the keynote speaker, sharing her insights and experience in textbook writing. Her session focused on strategies to convert course materials into structured, engaging, and impactful manuscripts.
“Transforming course content into a textbook is a systematic process that requires both planning and creativity. A coherent and engaging scientific narrative enhances student comprehension and knowledge retention. Continuous validation and improvement are key to creating quality textbooks,” she explained.
dr. Renni went on to outline actionable steps to begin the process, including auditing existing course materials, determining a coherent narrative structure, starting with one chapter as a pilot project, and forming a peer review team for initial validation.
The Q&A session was lively and interactive, reflecting the participants’ enthusiasm for gaining a deeper understanding of the writing and publishing process. Attendees gained numerous benefits from the workshop, including the opportunity to publish an ISBN-registered book, guided manuscript assistance throughout the publication process, e-certificates, and promotional and marketing support.
An interactive discussion on the book publishing process at the UNDIP Library and Press closed the event, providing a clear overview of procedures and expectations. Participants are required to submit their manuscripts via the following link: https://bit.ly/dummy-terbit-buku.
This workshop reflects the UNDIP Library and Press’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of academic publications within the university. The program is expected to inspire and motivate more members of the educational community to produce high-quality written works that contribute to the advancement of knowledge. (ANF)