Free UKSG webinar – Writing for Academic Publication

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“It’s wonderful that Helen Fallon shares her extensive experience of writing and publishing.  She shows us how academic professionals who are not faculty can contribute to academic and scholarly conversations in a way consistent with our positions.” – Cecilia Dalzell, Quinnipiac University

“It was a very interesting and informative webinar that gave just the right amount of information to get people started on the topic being covered and was delivered at a good pace.” – Jill Boland, University of Derby

“Well-structured, edifying, and professionally stimulating. Supportive of professional development.” – Lara Elmelinda, The University of the West Indies

“A very interesting webinar. Helen makes it sound so straightforward I aim to write an article in the next 5 months.” – Siobhan Hawke, Bath Spa University

“The webinar is very informative and it will assist budding researchers to find their pathways. Well done. Really valuable learning.” – Jan Davis, Tusla

93% of survey respondents would recommend this webinar.

This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to expert speakers with the added benefit of no travelling required. All registrants receive a link to a recording of the webinar so they can listen again at a convenient time.

This is a free webinar.

Overview

This webinar will introduce writing for academic publication for library staff. It will address issues such as:

• Identifying topics to write about
• Understanding the difference between peer reviewed and professional journals and the peer-review process
• Identifying where to publish
• The mechanics of writing
• Submitting to an editor
• Promoting your writing
• Developing productive writing habits

Date: Tuesday 17 July 2018
Time: 1330 BST
Duration: 45-60 minutes including Q&A

Speaker

Learning outcomes

• Increased confidence and motivation to write
• Know what is publishable and where to publish
• Understand the peer-review process and the difference between peer-reviewed and professional publications
• Better knowledge of how to write publishable articles
• Greater awareness of how to promote published articles

Subject level and previous knowledge required

Introductory and non-intensive, no previous knowledge or experience required.

Registration

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