publishing for graduate students 2009 v1
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This presentation, given at the 2009 CSSE conference in Ottawa, Ontario, offers graduate students advice on writing, publishing, and surviving the publication process.TRANSCRIPT
Kelly Edmonds,Doctoral Candidate
University of CalgaryEditor: CJNSE-RCJCÉ
Dr. Carolyn M. Shields
University of Illinois at Urbana-
[email protected] CSSE 2009 Conference: Ottawa, Ontario
Introduction
•Writing Tips
•Publishing Tips
•Survival Tips
Writing in a Scholarly WayWhat’s the Difference?
Term PapersDissertationsScholarly Articles for Publication
Getting StartedNarrative hookStatement of problemPurpose of paper, including specific research questions
Essential ComponentsOntological/epistemological considerations; positioning
Overview of literature and theoretical perspectives
Overview of methodology, including type of research, participants, data collection, and analysis
The MeatData & findingsAnalysis/interpretationsWhat does it mean? (have you
acknowledged/considered possible alternative interpretations from other cultural, social, political, theoretical or intellectual locations? i.e., where does your study fit and how does it make a contribution?
How Do I Conclude?What does it mean?What action is implied?How is this significant?Embed all of the discussion in relevant literature and solid peer-reviewed material. (Keep web sites and popular articles to a minimum.)
Choosing a JournalWho do you want to reach?What do you want to say?Why do you want to publish? How do you even know what journals are out there?
The Review Process
TypeEditorial reviewPeer review Blind/non-blind
ProcessTimeline
Submission TipsDetermine your manuscript TYPE
Research paper, literature review, case study, position paper, critical scholarship, book review
Submission CriteriaJournal purpose, length, format, citation style, inclusive language, media
How to Succeed
Understand the processWrite wellBe confidentFind peer supportBe persistent, yet patientBe respectfulKeep submitting
More information
Slides available at:http://www.slideshare.net/kedmonds/publishing-for-graduate-students-2009-v1-1470768
Review criteria available at: http://www.cjnse-rcjce.ca/index.php/cjnse/about/submissions#authorGuidelines