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Publication Workshop, University of Salford, July 27 2011 updated for PGCAP workshop 8 Dec 2011
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Publication Workshop : Developing your work for (journal) publication
Frances BellCo-editor Research in Learning Technology http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09687769.asp Moira Mc LoughlinUniversity of Salford
Aim
An interactive session designed to help develop your skills and knowledge in relation to writing for publication in a journal
Opportunity to ask questions, review drafts
Gestation or Night inClose colleagues:•Presentation/ feedback•Local peer review
Conference:•Presentation/ feedback
Personal network:Blogging and comments
Journal:Read contentCheck audienceOffer to reviewSubmit , and resubmitNo such thing as failure
Who is your audience?Where should you
publish?Looking at possible journals helps you imagine their audience better
Thinking about your audience helps you choose a journal outlet
Research research!
Common Problems
S C O P E
SCOPE
So what?
Knowledge gap
Coherence
Abstract
TitleTitle Audience
One approach is:Does it do what it says on the tin?
Rachael Jacobs. Aesthetic development in pre-service teacher education: An interdisciplinary dialogue
Search engine optimisation
Alternative approach:Catchy title
Flying not flapping: a strategic framework for e-learning and pedagogical innovation in higher education institutions
Check here – including the word Facebook seems to be quite a good idea http://top25.sciencedirect.com/subject/social-sciences/23/archive/33/
Write about
… what interests you
Whilst making sure you are likely to attract an audience
Blogging Au Plein Air, after Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital
Man using iPad by C. Regina
A few practical tips – or don’t annoy the editor!
If you are not sure if your work fits the journal, can email abstract to editor
Follow style and structure guidelines – word length, Headings, etc., citations, references
Check images (resolution, etc.)
Proof read before sending
ONE- identify a research question, objective - write a title (5 minutes)- share with your neighbour, question, clarify, improve (5 minutes)TWO- write an abstract (10 mins) - see handout
THREE- swap with your neighbour,
read and feedback (10 mins)
Thanks to Rhona Sharpe for this exercise
1-2-3 - the ten minute abstract
Informal consultation…..
And now!
Resources
Emerald – How to write effectivelyWe used today http://www.emeraldinsight.com/authors/guides/write/abstracts.htm
Oxford University Press ACS Style Guide
Reviewing a Manuscript for Publication Allen S. Lee