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ARC serves as a hub for alumni, students, faculty, and staff pursuing scholarly publications, presentations, and research.

Present or Publish - Which Route Should You Choose?

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It can be both exciting and daunting to decide which path(s) to take when beginning your scholarly pursuits! If you choose to pursue conference presentations, will you then choose an online or in-person conference? Local, state, national, and international conferences exist, but how will you know which to choose now, and later?

As you become an expert on your particular research agenda, you may consider doing multiple projects based on that central theme or focus. For example, you might publish a research-based book chapter and then present a more practice-based strategy based on that publication at a conference.

Consider the various types of publications and conferences available. More information is available in other sections of the ARC website.

Publishing in a less competitive but still scholarly and peer-reviewed journal is an excellent strategy. You can target your publication strategy by considering the following: the cite scores and journal levels, reach, and impact at Scopus and Ulrichsweb.

Remember - you can publish, present, or both (such as presenting at conferences that include conference proceedings papers, which are both publications and presentations all in one)!

More information on the typical process and timeline for scholarly pursuits (such as publication and presentation proposals, acceptances, and the peer review process will be coming to ARC soon!

Going Solo or Collaborating on your Scholarly Pursuits

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Deciding to publish or present by yourself or in collaboration with colleagues is a difficult decision. Most scholars end up doing some combination of the two over their careers. If you are new to publishing and presenting, you may want to begin your journey by collaborating with two or three other scholars, so that you have support in the task and can divide up the many aspects of the process. The size of the project should be considered, as well. For example, perhaps you will go solo for a smaller, local conference presentation but collaborate when writing a journal article.

Using your Dissertation as a Springboard to Scholarly Pursuits

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Your dissertation can be a starting point for your ongoing scholarly endeavors. Consider taking the main points of your dissertation study, especially the recommendations for practice, and spinning them into a conference presentation, to start. Additional publications that stem from your dissertation are also a logical choice. Look to your implications for future research section for ideas. You don't necessarily have to do another research study with participants! Consider using your literature review as the starting point for a well-framed argument or position statement that you present in a journal article, book chapter, or even a blog.

Find Scholarly Conferences to Attend and Present At

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Here is a helpful article on finding a scholarly conference.

Here are helpful lists of online sites where you can search for scholarly conferences:

https://conferencealerts.com/index

https://conferencemonkey.org/

https://conference-service.com/conferences/index.html

 

Here is an important article on avoiding predatory conferences.

 

NU sponsors online conferences, including:

The JFKSOPSS Research Conference

SCOE Women in Leadership Conference

CAVO Conference

 

 

 

Present at an Online Conference

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No matter where you are in the world, you can potentially present at an online conference, making this a highly convenient option. Consider searching for online conferences, starting with those sponsored by National University and then by doing an online search for professional organizations within your discipline.

Present at an On-ground Conference

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Presenting in person at an on-ground option is a fantastic way to network and to build your professional and scholarly reputation in your local area. Consider searching for local professional organizations associated with your discipline.

Find a Scholarly Publications to Publish In

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Here are some ideas to get you started as you find and sort out opportunities.

JSOTR List of Academic Journals

Wiley Info on Academic Journals

Here are some helpful tools for finding the right journal by entering your abstract:

https://journalfinder.wiley.com/search?type=match

https://journalfinder.elsevier.com/

https://www.edanz.com/journal-selector

https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/journal-author/journal-author-helpdesk/preparation/1276

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/journals

Here is helpful information on journal cite scores from SCOPUS.

Consider vetting publications that you may choose to publish In.

Open Access Publishing is becoming more and more popular, and can be an excellent option if you choose mindfully. Here is a helpful list of Open Access Journals to publish in.

 

 

 

Publish in NU's Journal of Online Graduate Education (JOGE)

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Consider submitting an article for possible publication in JOGE, one of NU's scholarly journals.

Publish in NU's Issues in Teacher Education Journal

Consider submitting an article for possible publication in ITE, one of NU's SCOE Scholarly Journals.

Publish in NU's Journal for Research in Innovative Teaching and Learning

Consider submitting an article for possible publication in JRITL, one of NU's SCOE scholarly journals.

Publish in an Academic Journal

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Here is helpful information on carefully choosing a journal to publish in.

 

Publish a Book Chapter

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Here is a helpful link on mindfully choosing a book to publish in or publishing your own book.

 

Affiliating with a University or Organization

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As a scholar, you have the opportunity to affiliate with a university or organization, which may have potential benefits to your career and professional identity. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff from National University may choose to affiliate with NU on their scholarly publications and presentations. You may choose to affiliate with NU or with another university or organization with which you are associated, such as your current employer. Affiliating with NU gives you the opportunity to apply for Research Award funds from the Office of Graduate Studies after publication and affiliation is confirmed. Your affiliation as a scholar can change on various works throughout your career. Affiliation simply means listing the university or organization under your name on the scholarly work, which is a common scholarly practice.

Internal Funding Opportunities from the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects