Conferences and Publications Andrea Meluch [email protected] Tom
Ballinger [email protected] Slide 2 Outline Conferences Andrea
Publications Tom Discussion Slide 3 Getting Started with
Conferences Plan your meeting. Check program online ahead of time.
Figure out travel arrangements. Conference Theme: Learn. Present
research. Network. Department Activities. Pre-conferences and
workshops. Slide 4 Conference Networking Business Cards. Start
small (regional-level) and re- meet people at larger conferences.
(national/international). Join Sections/Divisions and attend their
business meetings. Plan with your advisor regarding introductions.
Mentoring Programs. Slide 5 Getting Involved and Presenting Do your
research before submitting. Deadlines. Conference Theme.
Requirements (e.g., abstract or paper, length limits). Types of
Involvement. Presenter (individual paper/abstract session).
Panelist. Poster Presenter. Discussant or Respondent. Moderator.
Roundtable Participant (good opportunity for new scholars). Slide 6
How to Make the Most of Your Conference Presentation Slide 7 Tips
for Conference Presentations Be enthusiastic about your topic. Try
to avoid using distracting gestures. Speak loudly, without
shouting. Speak slowly. Have a clear introduction, body, and
conclusion. Define your terms. Explain your research without
overwhelming the audience with too much information. Do not cut out
important facts. Use PowerPoint and other visual aids
appropriately. Slide 8 Final Tips for Surviving Conferences Do not
try to attend every session. Take breaks throughout the day. Use
the restroom prior to start of session. Wear layers. Bring
Band-Aids and other essentials. Eat and drink lots of fluids. Try
to get some sleep. Take notes during presentations. If you want to
sightsee, arrive early or stay late. Slide 9 Travel Funding Options
Kent State University Options: Graduate Student Senate (GSS):
oDomestic Travel Grant (50% student incurred expenses up to $350;
presenter preference*). oInternational Travel Grant (up to $1500
student incurred expenses; competitive award*). oResearch Award*
Departmental Grants / Support. Student Organization Grants. Other
Options: Conference Travel Awards. Graduate Student Volunteering at
Conferences. Slide 10 30 th Annual Kent State University Graduate
Research Symposium Friday, April 3, 2015 Slide 11 Academic
Publishing Why is it important to publish? To share your research
with academic peers. To enhance your academic and professional
rsums. To obtain tenure (Becker, 2007; Maddux & Liu, 2005).
Slide 12 What counts as a publication? Journals Research Articles
Literature Reviews Book Reviews Proceedings Books Magazines
Newspapers What about publishing in the public sphere? Slide 13 How
do I know which publication route is best for me? Explore the
journals in your field. Consult with your advisor and peers. Assess
a journals impact factor. Look at the submission guidelines.
Collaborate with others. Slide 14 Where to start? You need to have
an original idea, method, response, argument, perspective, etc.
Research what others have done and what hasnt been done yet. Make
it a practice to regularly read many published research reports.
Reading published research reports of others will inevitably
provide many ideas for additional research (Maddux & Liu, 2005,
p. 56). Slide 15 Research Design Decide which methodology/approach
will best answer your research question. There are benefits and
drawbacks to using all different types of methodologies (e.g.
quantitative vs. qualitative). Mixed-methods Experiment with
different methodologies and writing styles for class assignments.
Slide 16 Writing Academic publications use formulaic writing.
Structure and organization can be found by reviewing publications
and talking to faculty. Use the required writing style (e.g. APA,
MLA). Think of a concise, telling title. Keep track of your
references. Discuss writing early on when working with multiple
authors. Slide 17 The Submission Process Check publishers website
for topics covered, specific formatting guidelines, deadlines,
writing styles, and image preparation. Keep in mind blind review.
Slide 18 Slide 19 The Submission Process Check publishers website
for specifics. Consult the editor with brief, but specific
questions. Submit manuscript in publications desired format (e.g.
electronically through publisher, email to editor). Include all
materials (e.g. complete manuscript, cover letter, ISBNs of books
reviewed). Slide 20 Feedback Rejection The decision was difficult
and we regret to inform you Revise and Rewrite/Resubmit While the
reviewers were supportive of your paper they had specific concerns
and based on their feedback we have concluded that your work should
be revised and resubmitted. Acceptance Congratulations, your
article has been accepted! Slide 21 What should I do while waiting
for a response? Depending on your field it may be appropriate to
acknowledge on your CV that you have a manuscript under review. Be
patient. Continue research, stay curious. Do NOT submit identical
manuscripts to multiple publications at the same time. Slide 22
Publication Trajectory VersionTimelineActivity 1Spring 2015Defend
dissertation/thesis - raw material for article or first draft of
article written. Summer/Fall 2015 Submit article, either directly
from or rewritten version of dissertation/thesis, to conference as
individual paper. Spring 2016Present conference paper. 2Summer
2016Rewrite based on comments from respondents at conference.
Summer/Fall 2016 Submit to Journal A. Fall 2016Journal A rejects at
editors desk without forwarding to reviewers. 3Winter 2017Rewrite
based on Journal A editors comments. Spring 2017Submit to Journal
B. Summer 2017Journal B invites major revise and resubmit. 4Fall
2017Submit revised version based on Journal B reviewers comments.
Winter 2018Journal B accepts manuscript with minor revisions.
5Winter 2018Rewrite based on Journal B reviewers second round of
comments. Spring 2018Published (online first, then months later in
print). Adapted from Tracy, 2013 Slide 23 Complex Conversations in
Academia Academic Rejection Slide 24 Complex Conversations in
Academia Authorship Slide 25 Questions? Thank you and stay in
touch! Slide 26 References Conferences Brann-Barret, M. T. Cape
Breton University Communications. Kamler, B., & Thomson, P.
(2006) Helping doctoral students to write, Routledge: New York KSU
GSS Website: http://www.kent.edu/graduatestudies/gss- awards Rugg,
G., & Petre, M. (2010). The unwritten rules of PhD research
(2nd ed.). Open University Press: Maidenhead Smith, T. L. Tips for
Attending Professional Conferences. Publications Becker, H. S.
(2007). Writing for social scientists: How to start and finish your
thesis, book, or article. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago
Press. Maddux, C. D., & Liu, L. (2005). Publishing research
findings: Some suggestions for junior faculty.International Journal
of Technology in Teaching and Learning 1(2), 55-62. Tracy, Sarah J.
(2013). Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting
Analysis, Communicating Impact. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell
