This book provides a ready reference for academics that covers the breadth of academic publishing. It draws on academic books and journal articles that have touched on various aspects of academic publishing, and on the author’s own extensive experiences, knowledge and lessons. This book explores the processes and decisions related to publishing academic literature such as journal articles, books, and other related formats. This book explores the foundations of an academic publishing career, discusses how to lay those foundations, and how to plan an academic publishing journey. It explores choosing a publisher and publication outlet, authorship, co-authoring, sharing data, dealing with short and lengthy publications, the hidden workload of publishing, and establishing and maintaining an author platform.
Author(s): Jacqui Ewart
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Commentary: TruePDF
Pages: 170
Tags: Higher Education; Education; General; Administration, Organization And Leadership
Preface
Acknowledgements
Note
Contents
About the Author
Abbreviations
Terminology
1 Introduction
Preparing for Your Journey
Challenges of Academia
Complexities of Publishing
Fighting for Funding
Managing Competing Demands
Planning Your Academic Publishing Journey
Conclusion
References
2 Foundations Matter
Introduction
Publishing Imperatives
Knowing Your Story
Publishing Ethics
Planning to Find Time
Finding a Mentor
Conclusion
References
3 Planning Your Academic Publishing Journey
Introduction
What Is Your Story
Telling Your Story
Formulating a Research and Publishing Plan
The One-Year Plan
The Three-to-Five-Year Plan
Juggling Publishing and Grant Applications
Outputs and Outcomes
Conclusion
Case Study
References
4 Choosing a Publisher or Publication Outlet
Introduction
Choosing a Publication Outlet
Choosing a Publisher
Books
Journal Articles
Open Access Publishing
Predatory Publishers
Metrics and Impact Factors
New Models of Publishing
Conclusion
Case Study
References
5 Authorship, Co-Authoring and Collaborating
Introduction
Setting up for Co-Authoring
Co-Authoring as a Student
Benefits
Pitfalls and Perils
Conclusion
Case Study
References
6 Shorter Publications
Introduction
Making the Most of Your Research Data
Journal Articles
Book Chapters
The ‘In-Crowd’ and Book Chapters
Conference Papers
Publishing From Your Teaching
Non-Academic Publications
Conclusion
Case Study
References
7 Books Matter: Lengthy Publication Projects
Introduction
Books
Edited Collections
Special Themed Editions of Journals
Conclusion
Case Study
References
8 The Hidden Workload of Publishing
Introduction
What Is in a Title?
Seeking Help
Responding to Reviews
Reviewer 2 and Problematic Reviews
Dealing with Rejection
Editing
Copyright, Images, Sound and Other Matters
Publishing Contracts
Reviewing Publications
Acknowledging the Labour
Conclusion
Case Study
References
9 Establishing and Maintaining Your Author Platform
Introduction
Author Platform
Social Media
Key Considerations for Using Social Media
Channels and Uses
Content and Growing Audiences
To Social or Not to Social
Personal Websites
Conclusion
Case Study
References
10 Putting It All Together
Introduction: Looking Forward, Looking Back
Reconfiguring and Reorienting
Learning From the Past
Why Money Matters
Dealing with Disruption
Conclusion: Final Advice
References
