Publishing Academic Work - Strategies for Success
Discover key insights into the academic publishing process from Birkbeck, University of London. Learn about why and where to publish, considerations for book chapters, journal articles, monographs, and more. Gain valuable tips on what to publish and how to navigate feedback effectively towards your publishing goals.
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Birkbeck, University of London Birkbeck, University of London Publishing Academic Work Rosie Campbell
Birkbeck, University of London Why publish? Sharing your findings as widely as possibly To contribute to academic debate and the pursuit of knowledge To get feedback on your work To develop a reputation in a field To get an academic job 2
Birkbeck, University of London Where to publish? Book chapters Peer reviewed journals Monograph Widely read publications Blogs and other media 3
Birkbeck, University of London Book chapters Networks Name recognition Sometimes shorter publication times Conference papers Chapters from your thesis? Not usually peer reviewed Generally held in lower esteem in the UK 4
Birkbeck, University of London Journal articles Identify the hierarchy of journals in your field. (aim high but be realistic) Not all are peer reviewed Consider articles you admire- where are they published? Impact factors and word of mouth Allow time for review and revisions Do they print online first? 5
Birkbeck, University of London Monographs Find a publisher. Make use of your supervisors and examiners. Speak to publishers at conference book stands. Submit a proposal http://global.oup.com/uk/academic/authors/ proposals/ Usually produced after completion of thesis 6
Birkbeck, University of London What to publish? Triple write Co-authored work? In print before you complete? Tangential pieces cut from the thesis? Standalone articles? Book reviews? Masters dissertation? 7
Birkbeck, University of London Feedback Be proactive Accept negative feedback (reviewers will not be aware that the author is a research student) In the case of rejection take the advice and send elsewhere Keep at it! 8
Birkbeck, University of London Conclusions Publish or perish Start early Target your submissions Seek advice Respond positively to feedback Try and try again 9
