Publishing Academic Papers for Early Career Researchers (Midlands Hub)

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines, regardless of their funding source or background.

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Event Organiser: Samia Mahmood and Rahimi Roya, University of Wolverhampton (samiamahmood@wlv.ac.uk / roya.rahimi@wlv.ac.uk)

Session Aim

This workshop session aims to provide early career researchers with insights and practical guidance on publishing academic papers. By the end of the session, participants should be able to:

• Understand the key steps and considerations involved in publishing academic papers.
• Learn effective strategies for selecting appropriate journals and targeting the right audience.
• Gain insights on structuring papers, writing compelling abstracts, and crafting impactful introductions and conclusions.
• Learn about the peer review process and how to respond to reviewer feedback.
• Explore ethical considerations and best practices in academic publishing.

Session Timetable

11:00 Introduction

Welcome and introduce the workshop facilitators, who are established researchers.

Provide a brief overview of the workshop objectives and what participants can expect to learn.

11:05 Importance of Academic Publishing

Discuss the significance of publishing academic papers for early career researchers.

Highlight the benefits of publishing, such as career advancement, building reputation, and contributing to knowledge in their field.

11:15 Selecting the Right Journal

Explain the factors to consider when selecting a journal for publication.

Discuss different types of journals, impact factors, indexing, and target audience.

Provide tips on finding suitable journals for their research topic

11:20 Writing and Structuring Academic Papers

Discuss the essential components of an academic paper, including abstracts, introductions, methods, results, discussions, and conclusions.

Share strategies for organising and structuring papers effectively.

Provide guidelines for writing clear, concise, and coherent sections.

11:35 Peer Review Process and Responding to Feedback

Explain the peer review process and its importance in academic publishing.

Discuss common types of reviewer feedback and how to handle them.

Offer tips on effectively responding to reviewer comments and suggestions.

11:45 Ethical Considerations in Academic Publishing

Discuss ethical guidelines and best practices in academic publishing, including plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest, and data integrity.

Highlight the importance of adhering to ethical standards in research and publication.

12:00 -12:30 Q&A and Discussion

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