Membuat Kesimpulan dan Ucapan Terima Kasih yang Efektif dalam Artikel Jurnal Pengabdian

Summary

In this video, the presenter provides a comprehensive guide on how to write key components of an academic article for community service (pengabdian) programs. The focus is on structuring the conclusion and acknowledgments sections, using real examples from educational (STEM) and agricultural projects. Viewers will learn how to summarize results, offer recommendations, and properly acknowledge contributions from participants, funders, and supporting organizations. The video also emphasizes the importance of clear, concise writing and how these sections contribute to the overall impact and credibility of the article, especially in academic and community service contexts.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video explains how to write a conclusion for a community service (pengabdian) article, highlighting the importance of summarizing the program's achievements.
• 😀 The conclusion should mention whether the goals of the program were achieved and if the targets were met.
• 😀 Recommendations for future community service programs should be based on the findings of the current project, addressing its limitations.
• 😀 In the conclusion, recommendations should also offer suggestions on improving outcomes and expanding the program to other areas with different conditions.
• 😀 The example of a STEM education program demonstrates how to write a conclusion that reflects the impact on teachers' skills and student motivation.
• 😀 The second example, an agricultural development project, shows how to structure the conclusion, focusing on increased productivity and local economic growth.
• 😀 Acknowledgments in community service articles should include all contributors, such as funding organizations and technical support teams.
• 😀 If the program is funded by an organization, the funding body and any relevant reference numbers should be clearly mentioned in the acknowledgments.
• 😀 Personal thanks should be avoided in the acknowledgments, as they are unnecessary and may detract from the professional tone of the article.
• 😀 Clear, concise language is essential when writing the conclusion and acknowledgments, ensuring no important contributors or details are overlooked.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video is how to write the conclusion and acknowledgment sections for community service articles, specifically in the context of educational and agricultural service programs.

What are the key components of a conclusion in a community service article?

The conclusion should include a summary of the service activities and whether the goals were achieved, followed by recommendations for future programs, based on the findings and limitations discussed earlier in the article.

Why is it important to align the conclusion with the earlier sections of the article?

It is important to ensure that the conclusion reflects the themes, findings, and discussions from earlier sections of the article, so the conclusion is coherent and does not introduce any new, unrelated points.

Can the conclusion be written in one paragraph?

Yes, the conclusion can be written in one paragraph or two, depending on the length of the recommendations and the structure allowed by the target journal or editor.

How should recommendations be presented in the conclusion?

Recommendations should be clearly stated and ideally based on the limitations mentioned earlier in the article. They should also suggest how the program can be adapted or expanded in different settings or future projects.

What is the role of the acknowledgment section in the community service article?

The acknowledgment section serves to express gratitude to all individuals and organizations that contributed to the project, particularly funding bodies or institutions, and should be concise and professional.

How should funding bodies be acknowledged in the article?

Funding bodies should be acknowledged clearly, along with any relevant grant or support numbers. This is important for transparency and to credit the financial and institutional support provided to the project.

What should be avoided in the acknowledgment section?

Excessive personal thanks should be avoided, especially if they are not related to the professional context or the work done in the community service project.

How can the conclusions and recommendations benefit other researchers or practitioners?

By sharing the conclusions and recommendations, other researchers or practitioners can apply similar methods in different settings, potentially increasing citations of the article and spreading the impact of the program.

What additional topics does the speaker mention will be discussed in future videos?

In future videos, the speaker will cover topics such as gap analysis in research articles and software tools for data analysis and visualization, particularly for use in academic publications.