Resources for Publishing
The Publication and Presentation learning community is focused on providing support for faculty and staff who wish to take their research and writing to the next level. In preparing for publication, it is first best to review research procedures and it is recommended those interested first review the Institute's Research and Assessment learning community's guide on planning research. It is especially important to note that any research that involves data collected from human subjects must first go through IRSC's Institutional Review Board (IRB) and most likely an IRB review form will have to be completed. Presentation or publication of research which has not been reviewed by IRSC's IRB can result in heavy punishment and fines for both the individuals involved as well as the school itself.
The following are a number of resources that have been deemed helpful for taking the first steps in publishing your research.
The following are a number of resources that have been deemed helpful for taking the first steps in publishing your research.
Publishing Your First Journal Article: an Academic Publisher’s view - This Cambridge journal blog provides an excellent introduction to the world of academic publishing in both books and journals.
Publishing your first academic article - This informal piece also provides an easy to digest overview of how to get started publishing.
How to get your journal article published - This PDF by Sage publishing serves as a good quick tips guide.
Publishing Your Research 101 - This multi-part video series done by George M. Whitesides of Harvard University who has published nearly 600 papers with ACS Publications focuses on Scientific research though much of it is applicable to research in social sciences as well.
Get Published - This guide provided by the American Psychological Association provides some candid quick tips on academic publishing.
The Basics of Research Paper Writing and Publishing - A PDF that provides more comprehensive read outlining the publication process and a nice overall guide.
Academic Publishing Advice - A nice list of guides for publishing in the social sciences from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Presenting at Academic Conferences
Presenting at academic conferences is a great way to develop your research and present it in a professional format with the finality that is academic publication. There are a number of reasons to present at a conference including to:
- Help develop your research agenda. You can attain useful feedback on your research as you convert conference papers into journal articles or other published formats.
- Gain visibility with future colleagues, and future collaborators.
- Help the professional image of the college.
- Start networking and meet people in your field to help you better gain contacts and maintain connections with professionals in your field.
Choosing a Conference:
While the best place to often start is by asking colleagues in your field, there are a number of resources out available to find academic conferences.
Conal Conference Alerts - A list of Academic Conferences from Around the World
Academic Keys - A list of conferences mainly in the U.S. sorted by discipline
H-Net - A list of conferences in the Humanities and Social Sciences
When and How to present
Most academic conferences often have regularly yearly calls for proposals. Proposal calls usually consist of short descriptions outlining and paraphrasing the research being presented. Usually, calls for papers to present come half a year to a year before the conference itself so it is important to pan ahead. In addition to presenting standard research papers in ranges typically from fifteen minuets to an hour, poster and round-robin sessions are also very common. Be sure to identify the requirements and presentation formats of a particular conference you wish to attend before submitting.
Obtaining Funding
While many academic conferences can be costly, most departments have funding available for conference fees and travel. Speak to your department chair and/or dean for more specifics. The Institute for Academic Excellence may also be able to aid you in getting funding to present. Please contact Dr. Bruce Fraser (bfraser@irsc.edu) for more information.
Getting a Grant
Grants are also an excellent manner to fund your presentation of research. Please contact IRSC's Grants Development Department for help in grant writing.
Presenting at academic conferences is a great way to develop your research and present it in a professional format with the finality that is academic publication. There are a number of reasons to present at a conference including to:
- Help develop your research agenda. You can attain useful feedback on your research as you convert conference papers into journal articles or other published formats.
- Gain visibility with future colleagues, and future collaborators.
- Help the professional image of the college.
- Start networking and meet people in your field to help you better gain contacts and maintain connections with professionals in your field.
Choosing a Conference:
While the best place to often start is by asking colleagues in your field, there are a number of resources out available to find academic conferences.
Conal Conference Alerts - A list of Academic Conferences from Around the World
Academic Keys - A list of conferences mainly in the U.S. sorted by discipline
H-Net - A list of conferences in the Humanities and Social Sciences
When and How to present
Most academic conferences often have regularly yearly calls for proposals. Proposal calls usually consist of short descriptions outlining and paraphrasing the research being presented. Usually, calls for papers to present come half a year to a year before the conference itself so it is important to pan ahead. In addition to presenting standard research papers in ranges typically from fifteen minuets to an hour, poster and round-robin sessions are also very common. Be sure to identify the requirements and presentation formats of a particular conference you wish to attend before submitting.
Obtaining Funding
While many academic conferences can be costly, most departments have funding available for conference fees and travel. Speak to your department chair and/or dean for more specifics. The Institute for Academic Excellence may also be able to aid you in getting funding to present. Please contact Dr. Bruce Fraser (bfraser@irsc.edu) for more information.
Getting a Grant
Grants are also an excellent manner to fund your presentation of research. Please contact IRSC's Grants Development Department for help in grant writing.
Links to Presentations:
Getting Started in Academic Publication
https://prezi.com/uegtpctuqhyj/getting-started-in-academic-publication/
Getting Started in Academic Publication
https://prezi.com/uegtpctuqhyj/getting-started-in-academic-publication/
Scholarly Communication: Open Access Publishing & Authors’ Rights
https://prezi.com/37mlkmksfvmi/scholarly-communication-open-access-publishing-authors-rights/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
https://prezi.com/37mlkmksfvmi/scholarly-communication-open-access-publishing-authors-rights/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
