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<strong>Publishing</strong> <strong>Educational</strong> <strong>Research</strong>: <strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tips</strong><br />

Participating in the<br />

Culture of <strong>Publishing</strong><br />

In this section you will find ideas to help you enter, participate, <strong>and</strong><br />

gain experience in the publishing process beyond submitting<br />

manuscripts for journals.<br />

Ways to Get Started<br />

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Work as a contributing author in a study. Collaboration<br />

contributes to your development of "craft knowledge" (Berliner,<br />

1991) as well as maintaining momentum <strong>and</strong> enthusiasm.<br />

Furthermore, research shows that the number of articles<br />

published during a career is higher for those who collaborate than<br />

those who don’t (Matkin & Riggar, 1991).<br />

When looking to be a part of a study, don’t discount<br />

faculty newer to the field of publication. The most<br />

prolific are not always the best able to mentor due to time<br />

<strong>and</strong> workload constraints. There are drawbacks however.<br />

Collaboration is time-consuming <strong>and</strong> disagreements such<br />

as order of authorship or expectations of roles <strong>and</strong><br />

responsibilities may occur throughout the period of<br />

collaboration.<br />

Contents<br />

Introduction<br />

Writing for<br />

Publication<br />

Manuscript Review &<br />

Decision Process<br />

Criteria for Judging<br />

Manuscripts<br />

Ethics & Etiquette<br />

Ideas for Junior<br />

Faculty<br />

Ideas for Graduate<br />

Students<br />

The Culture of<br />

<strong>Publishing</strong><br />

How to Choose a<br />

Journal<br />

Frequently Asked<br />

Questions<br />

References<br />

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Attend conferences <strong>and</strong> conventions, <strong>and</strong> present<br />

papers. Conferences are great places to try out new ideas<br />

without too much pressure. The feedback will help you to accept<br />

criticism down the road. Consider writing your conference papers<br />

with an eye toward publication. Some professionals advocate that<br />

you always write with an "eye" toward publication.<br />

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Contact editors <strong>and</strong> ask to be a reviewer of articles <strong>and</strong>/or<br />

ask to review articles for conference presentations.<br />

NEXT: More Ways to Get Started<br />

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