The College of Engineering and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Centre for Continuing Education and the Psychological and University Guidance Unit, organised a training course titled 'Scientific Research Skills and the Use of Academic Sources', delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Hiba Jabbar Al-Aqabi, Deputy to the Dean for Scientific Affairs, over three days in the Al-Sadiqa Hall, aiming to develop research skills and enhance efficiency in dealing with academic sources. The first day covered the concept of scientific research and its types, distinguishing between scientific publications, repositories, and global databases, as well as exploring academic journals, their evaluation indicators, and accreditation criteria. The second day focused on the importance of previous studies, their types, and how to utilise them in scientific research, along with guidance on identifying the research gap and formulating the research problem and questions. The third day was dedicated to learning how to find suitable academic sources, select studies relevant to specific time periods, reference and cite properly, and use specialised programs for reference management and scientific documentation.The course aimed to help participants use reliable academic sources systematically and strengthen their skills in preparing and documenting scientific research in line with accepted academic standards. Department of Media and Government Communication