Perplexed by the publication process? Ravaged by reviewers? Elbowed by editors? To someone in the early stages of their research career, academic publication in journals can seem at best a lottery and at worst a jargon filled jungle.

This course will attempt to demystify publishing in academic journals. You will submit a short article (1000 words), which will be peer reviewed by other participants. You will review two such articles yourself, in accordance with set quality criteria, and you will supply referees reports for these items. You will then, in light of the reports on your own submission revise your work and resubmit it for acceptance. The articles will be collated and printed as a booklet for dissemination amongst the group.

Please note that you must be able to meet the deadlines on 9^th July, 3rd August and 28th August.

Key Dates

1.   Session 1: Introduction to the Process, 12 - 2 pm,  Wednesday 13th June (lunch provided)

• Description of authors' guidelines

• Description of referees' guidelines

2.  Submission deadline, Monday 9^th July

3.   Session 2: Refresher Session, 12- 2pm, Thursday 12th July (lunch provided)  

• Publishing; where do researchers begin?   

4.  Papers sent out for review, Friday 13th July

5.      Referees' deadline, Friday 3rd August

6.      Final submission, Tuesday 28th August

7.     Session 3: Publication Lunch, 12 - 2 pm, Tuesday 25th September.

• Launch of paper booklet

• Feedback

Part-time and distance researchers are welcome to register for the course, even if you are unable to attend the face-to-face elements of the course on 13^th June, 12th July and 25th September.