NASIG academic writing and pub preconference 2016
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This document outlines an agenda for a workshop on academic writing and publishing. The workshop covers various topics to help participants improve their writing skills and publish their work. It discusses getting started in writing, writing for journals, managing time for writing, types of scholarly writing, the peer review process, and finding help and support. The workshop also includes writing activities for participants to work on framing their writing topics and projects.
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- 1. Academic Writing & Publishing A NASIG workshop presented by Maria Collins, North Carolina State University & Editor, Serials Review Eleanor I. Cook, East Carolina University Thursday, June 9, 2016 9 am-Noon NASIG 31st Annual Conference Embracing New Horizons June 9-12, 2016 Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 2. Agenda 9:00-9:10 – Welcome and Introductions 9:10-9:30 – Getting Started 9:30-9:50 – Writing Activity 1 9:50-10:20 – Writing for Journals 10:20-10:30 – Writing Activity 2 10:30-10:40 – break 10:40-11:00 – Help and Support 11:00-11:20- The Mechanics of Writing 11:20-11:30 – Writing Activity 3 11:30 – 11:50 – Advanced Topics 11:50-12:00 – Wrap up
- 3. Why Write? • Are you expected to do it for promotion and/or tenure? • If not expected for your job, are you nevertheless interested in writing and enjoy doing it? • Think about your professional experiences and what you have to share: How can others benefit from your contribution to the literature? • Will you work better alone or collaboratively? • Pick research projects that interest you and those with which you think you can do a good job.
- 4. How to get started • Start with something doable: If you don’t enjoy writing &/or feel you need more practice, start small: • Book reviews • Guest columns or blog postings • Letters to the editor • Conference reports • Interviews • Group projects • (Just don’t expect these to “count” as much! – if that matters)
- 5. Where do I get the time? • Writing is like exercising: fit it in where you can • Some institutions provide "research" leave but this is rare • Carve out a place at home if possible • Morning writing as an exercise to keep you going • Use the book The Right to Write for ideas and inspiration • It is not necessary to have the perfect set-up, it is not required that you be "in the mood" and it is not necessary to be perfect • JUST DO IT.
- 6. Types of Scholarly Writing
- 7. Traditional Publications Original works: • Journal articles • Book chapters • Full-length books • Column within a journal • Published proceedings • Book reviews Derived works: • Annotated bibliography • Review article (The best of…) • Translations
- 8. Newer Types of Scholarship • Multi-media works (such as tutorials) • Blog posts • Self-published book • Digital product • Video product • Listserve post • Social media notes & posts • Others?
- 9. Answering Calls for Proposals • Answering calls for proposals (Caveat…) • Proceedings proposals • Calls for articles/chapters • Special themed issues • Publications derived from professional committee work • Invitations to publish
- 10. Time management depends on the type of project • Set realistic goals for yourself • If collaborating with co-authors, build in more time • Working to the deadline • Be mindful of the timeliness of your topic • Create an outline of the steps to complete • If promotion/tenure is dependent on acceptance vs. publication, be aware of that expectation • Honoring deadlines, communicating with editors • If working within IRB timeframe, factor that in as well
- 11. Promotion & Tenure expectations • Know what is expected! • If your library has specific expectations for publishing, it is your responsibility to understand these and produce accordingly • Read the promotional documentation and ask questions! • Work with your supervisor and/or a mentor to develop ideas for publication • If collaboration is encouraged, then find colleagues to work with • Get to know the culture!
- 12. Pay attention to the local culture • Quality vs. quantity • The ability to successfully collaborate • The importance of solo efforts • Relevance to your job performance • Can you publish on topics not directly related to your job? • Ask to look at successful colleagues’ dossiers who have recently received promotion and/or tenure • Maintaining balance • Will you be expected to establish a “research agenda?”
- 13. If your library doesn’t expect you to write: • Realize that you may not stay at your present job forever, so if you start publishing now, this may help you land a position at another academic library (if that is your goal) • Writing exposes you to a wider network of professionals in your area of expertise • You can write what you want if no one is expecting you to do it!
- 14. Writing Activity 1 Topics: What to write about….
- 15. ALA Blogs, RSS Feeds, and Wikis http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=News&template=/cfapps/xml/pr_inst. html NASIG blog https://nasig.wordpress.com/ 75 of the Coolest Librarians to follow on Twitter http://librarysciencelist.com/75-of-the-coolest-librarians-to-follow-on-twitter/ Happenings at OCLC http://www.oclc.org/research/people/follow.html NISO blog http://www.niso.org/blog/ Scholarly Kitchen https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/ Examples of Sources to Follow for Topic ideas
- 16. Academic Writing and Peer-Reviewed Journals Steps Involved in Publishing • Initial feedback from editor about idea (optional) • Submission process • Peer review • Revision • Acceptance • Determination of author rights • Compositor work /proof stage • Publication (pre/post issue assignment)
- 17. Where to Publish Nixon, Judith M. "Core Journals in Library and Information Science: Developing a Methodology for Ranking LIS Journals" (2014). Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research. Paper 61. http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/61 Journals related to Serials, E-resources and/or Technical Services • Against the Grain • Cataloging & Classification Quarterly • Library Resources & Technical Services • Library Collections, Acquisitions & Technical Services • Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship • Serials Librarian • Serials Review • Technical Services Quarterly
- 18. What to expect when writing different kinds of journal publications beyond peer review • Columns • Book reviews • Editorials • Invited articles
- 19. The Peer-reviewed Article Research methods to consider • Surveys • Research studies and statistical analysis • Case studies; how we do it papers • Literature review • Interviews
- 20. IRB, You Will • Office of Sponsored Research - Institutional Review Board • Purpose: • Protect rights and welfare of human research subjects • Ensure compliance with institutional policy and federal regulations • Educate researchers on ethical use of human subjects
- 21. Is it worth it? Cons: • IRB review not suitable for social science studies, especially ethnographic (interview) studies • Overkill for low-risk studies Pros: • Going through the review forces you to clarify your goals and procedures • Human subject research is useful to many disciplines
- 22. The Peer-review process What to expect from Peer Review • Anonymity Blind or Double Blind review • Objectivity • Expertise • Honesty • Constructive feedback • Timeliness (within the journal’s parameters)
- 23. What NOT to Expect From Peer Review • Copy editing • Extensive assistance • Infallibility
- 24. A Peer Reviewer will… Assess the quality of the writing • Is the article interesting to read? • Does the target audience understand your point? • Does the content flow logically from one section to the next? • Does your style match the journal in which you hope to publish?
- 25. A Peer Reviewer will… Assess the quality of the writing • Have you eliminated filler words, phrases, and sentences? • Have you considered and addressed dissenting points of view? • Do you have an effective conclusion? • Can you impose an outline on your completed draft?
- 26. Roles and Responsibilities Reviewer • Timeliness • Provide constructive feedback • Suggest a decision back to the editor • Be willing to review revisions • May have access to other reviewer comments
- 27. Roles and Responsibilities: Editor • Managing scope of the journal • Initial review of manuscript • Assign and follow up with reviewers • Formalize feedback to the author • Final decision on manuscript • Submission of manuscript to compositors • Proof work • TOC assignment
- 28. Roles and Responsibilities Author • Submit article publication ready • Respond to reviewer comments • Submit revisions in a timely manner • Proofs
- 29. Example of Response to Reviewer Comments
- 30. Journal Management Systems Description of various systems http://www.sparc.arl.org/resources/publisher s/journal-management General features • Manage submission workflow • Can retrieve attached documents from reviewers or editors • Store communications associated with the submission • Provide status updates and notification
- 31. Example of Editorial System for Submission
- 35. Author Rights Options • Copyright assignment • Exclusive license to publish • Creative Commons
- 36. Writing Activity 2 Framing your writing What do you want to write about? What is the main purpose of your writing project? Why do you want to write about your topic? How do you want to write about your topic? What is the connection between what you want to write and yourself?
- 37. Help & Support
- 38. Networking • Take advantage of your connections in the field • Many excellent writing opportunities can come from “who you know,” or your willingness to get to know new connections • Working with colleagues at your own institution vs. others elsewhere • Establishing a mentor (for writing, but also in general)
- 39. Developing good habits • Meeting deadlines & time management • Procrastination & writer’s block • Working with co-authors and editors • Plagiarism & other ethical issues • Participating in a writing support group • Having trusted colleagues read your draft
- 40. Writing Support Groups • Campus group already established? • Independent group already in your region? • Colleagues from your own library and/or those nearby? • Go virtual? • Start your own?
- 41. Writing Group etiquette • Stay on task, but be flexible • Know what the group’s goals are • Be accountable • Learn how to both give constructive feedback and take constructive feedback
- 42. The Mechanics of Writing Writing best practices -Writing about what interests you -Making time to write -Organizing and providing structure to your thoughts -Sharing with others - Soliciting feedback -Testing surveys -Using statistics (or not) -Meeting your deadlines -Writing with a co-author
- 43. The Mechanics of Writing Writing best practices -revise, revise, revise Should be able to answer the questions: What am I trying to say? Have I said it? If someone new to my fields reads this, will they understand it?
- 44. Common Writing Mistakes • No defined purpose • Waiting too long to identify the purpose • Too much detail; lack of focus • Lack of structure • Local story with no global context • Fails the “so what” test– why is this important? • Overly opinioned or agenda- driven • Inaccuracies
- 45. Common Writing Mistakes • Making the reader work or guess • Failure to follow journal guidelines and/or suggested style guide • Submitting an unfinished manuscript • Changing person throughout the paper (I, you, they) • Inconsistent use of tense (past and present) • Inconsistent mood (both casual and formal
- 46. General Expectation of Editors and Publishers • OK to consult with editors ahead of time to shop idea • Pay attention to style manuals, instructions to authors • Be sure to properly cite your sources; it you are not sure, cite it. • Articles submitted should be ready to review
- 47. General Expectations • Your article should only be submitted to one journal at a time • Author is responsible for making copy readable • Editor/compositors will likely edit (often minimally) your accepted version to comply with journal formatting or style.
- 48. Making scholarly writing enjoyable “If you write about subjects you think you would enjoy knowing more about, your enjoyment will show in what you write” William Zinsser. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
- 49. Writing Activity 3- Writing Plan • Writing goal • Topic and purpose • List of ideas to cover • Writing approach • Mood – formal or informal • Research method • Publications to target • Resources required • People to consult or interview • Tools • Time • Research and investigation • List of tasks to do • Tentative time line and schedule for project milestones
- 50. Advanced topics • Tackling larger writing projects • Writing a book • Literature reviews • Changes in scholarly communication – Open Access • Other…
- 51. So You Want to Write a Book?
- 52. Considerations before taking the plunge • Sole author or co-author? • Traditional publisher or self-published (Amazon or similar) • Time commitment • Editorial support • Contract, copyright considerations • Consider joining NWU for contract assistance
- 53. Organizational considerations with a book • Literature review • Outline of chapters • Writing schedule • Edit, edit, edit, edit • Documentation • Who will do the index? • Working with the publisher • When things don’t go as planned • Back it up!
- 54. Questions?
Editor's Notes
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Position the isosceles triangle on the slide so that the sharp angle touches the point of the teardrop. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and under Lines click Curve (tenth option from the right). On the slide, draw a curve (for, example, one that has four points). Press ESC to end the curve. Select the curvy line. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click the arrow next to Shape Outline, and then under Theme Colors, click White, Background 1, Darker 15% (third row, first option from the left). On the Home, in the Drawing group, click Shape Outline, point to Weight, and then click 1 pt. Position the curve on your slide so that one end is touching the bottom edge of the isosceles triangle. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and under Basic Shapes, select Oval (second option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw an oval. Select the oval. 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On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, click Effect Options, and then click the Show Additional Effect Options dialog box launcher. In the Grow/Shrink dialog box, under Settings, click the arrow next to the Size box and in the Custom box, enter 2%. To reproduce the background on this slide, do one of the following: Note: You can save the background of this slide template as a picture and use it in your own slides. To use the same background as this slide, do the following: Right-click the sky background on the original template, and then click Save Background. Save the file as a JPEG (.jpg) file format. On the Design tab, in the Background group, click Background Styles, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Picture fill in the Fill pane, and then under Insert from click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.
- Coming up with the time to write…
- Topics Defining yourself as a writer; Creating professional synergy as a writer -write about what you know -write about what you need to learn about or discover (problem spaces, new initiatives, future innovations) -write about problems you are trying to solve -write about areas that are changing in your profession -write about what interests you -write about people you want to know more about This exercise is about quantity, not quality. Make an attempt to write something down for every question. Be as specific as you can You have just under 10 minutes to write (10 minutes) Choose a partner Share your ideas with your partner; get input about your ideas and select 2-3 potential topics to write about that you like best from your list.
- Ways to discover ideas/topics -read professional literature -professional listserves -blogs from industry leaders -twitter feeds from industry leaders -visit industry web sites -conferences and webinars
- Not including writing the paper itself -Publication –note T&Fs article first program - publisher articles as soon as possible before issue assignment
- There are many options when submitting material to a journal beyond the peer-reviewed article. Tailoring your writing for different kinds of publications Columns: Often work with a separate editor than the journal editor Can contact column editor if you are interested in writing Writing style can vary – some columns are informal and use first person; Others are more formal; Need to check in with column editor on style Columns are not typically peer-reviewed but can have high visibility Columns for Serials Review are often the highest number of downloads Book Reviews Contact book review editors if interested. Book reviews vary by length. Some are very short; SR book reviews are 3-5 double-spaced pages Writing is a combination of summary and opinion Usually receive complimentary copy of book you are reviewing Editorials Many journal solicit or are willing to entertain guest editorials Good for opinion or thought pieces; discussions of new initiatives Does not require the rigor of a peer-reviewed article Invited article Invited articles are not peer-reviewed, but they may share many of the same features as a peer-reviewed article. Revisions may still be required by the editor These kinds of articles are often solicited from leaders in the field They may be part of a special issue or series i.e. Special issue for NC Serials Conference – articles are invited
- Common research methods for peer-reviewed articles -Do what your most comfortable with -In our field, the most read works are often practical in nature.
- First, to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects through project review. Second, to foster compliance with institutional policy and federal regulations by facilitating institutional personnel’s efforts in utilizing living human subjects for research, education and other scholarly pursuits that are systematically designed and endeavoring to contribute to generalizable knowledge. Third, to provide education to institutional personnel on the ethical use of human subjects. Helping scientists and instructors to be stellar stewards of the trust of our human subjects is of paramount concern. -Not going into too much detail, just talking about general expectations -Consult with university Office of Sponsored Research or promotion and tenure committee in your library -University often has many resources to assist with this process -Be prepared for a time delay -Any research conducted with human subjects will require IRB -Journalistic pieces that consult with experts in the field often do not require IRB -If in doubt, consult with Office of Sponsored Research
- First, to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects through project review. Second, to foster compliance with institutional policy and federal regulations by facilitating institutional personnel’s efforts in utilizing living human subjects for research, education and other scholarly pursuits that are systematically designed and endeavoring to contribute to generalizable knowledge. Third, to provide education to institutional personnel on the ethical use of human subjects. Helping scientists and instructors to be stellar stewards of the trust of our human subjects is of paramount concern. -Not going into too much detail, just talking about general expectations -Consult with university Office of Sponsored Research or promotion and tenure committee in your library -University often has many resources to assist with this process -Be prepared for a time delay -Any research conducted with human subjects will require IRB -Journalistic pieces that consult with experts in the field often do not require IRB -If in doubt, consult with Office of Sponsored Research
- -Form of feedback – narrative assessment of whether or not the article is in scope, the validity of the research, whether or not the article contributes to the literature, and what needs to be improved Assess the quality of the research Significance to the journal’s readers Connection to previous research in the field Quality of research methodology Quality and depth of conclusions Originality Implications for Practice Honesty - tell story of one SR reviewer who is very detailed. Often have to warn authors, but papers are always better.
- -The peer reviewer is not expected to copy edit the manuscript, even though some do prefer to make comments directly within the paper. -The paper should be in it’s final form before submission. Suggestions will be provided to improve the manuscript, but if the article is unreadable or poorly written, it will be rejected. The editor reserves the right to reject the paper outright if it is not ready for peer review; do not want to waste reviewers time. -Reviewers are not perfect; but they contribute greatly to the research process -Reviewers may often disagree and a tie-breaker review may be required.
- - Peer reviewer will review the article for quality, originality and value in addition to fit for the journal -
- A good reviewer should respond in a timely manner or let the editor know that aren’t available Review article for quality, originality and value Provide constructive feedback (talk about trend to just make a decision and not provide comments) Feedback areas – What works Areas of improvement Missing elements to the paper Areas that are confusing Literature to consider Validity of any statistics (difficulty finding reviewers to do this for LS literature; may have a reviewer who just does this) Does the paper contribute to the idea
- The editor manages the submission process for the journal including the following: Managing scope: -soliciting content for the journal -determine if submitted content is a good fit for the journal -consult with editorial board to determine direction and come up with special ideas -Manage column editors and coordinate column topics as needed Perform initial review of manuscript – editor may reject outright if not ready for review or out of scope -Assign and follow up with reviewers as needed -Collate and contribute to feedback for authors -Make final decision about acceptance of the manuscript -Submit final product – publication ready – to the compositors on the publishing team -Editor may or may note review proofs; often author’s responsibility -Editor will determine order for articles within an issue -Write editorials as needed For small journals with minimal editorial teams, editors often work in cycles which can cause delays in the work.
- The author often works directly with the journal manager assigned by the publisher when handling proofs
- Many journals require a response to reviewers when submitting a revision. An author should explain how they addressed each point.
- There are a variety of journal submission systems. General features will usually include -Manage submission workflow -Can retrieve attached documents from reviewers or editors -Store all communications associated with the submission -Provide status updates and notification
- I’m going to show you a few slides from the T&F editorial system to show an example of the submission process. Step 1 – Notice the helpful items on the publisher website. Info you’ll need to know as you write your manuscript Main menus Registration Info about the journal such as Instructions for Authors Look for the following: -style guide -requirements for submission often in the Instructions for Authors -
- Once you’ve registered, you will have access to a menu of options to manage or submit your submission
- View of what’s required for a submission Publication ready – Separate files for -title page -Abstract and keywords -manuscript with no identifying information -Separately labeled figures and tables -Note location of fig and tab in text but do not submit embedded
- View of editor main menu for managing submission workflows
- Copyright assignment You assign copyright in your article to the publisher or society. They manage the intellectual property rights (IPR) in your article, maintain your article as the Version of Record, and can represent your article in cases of copyright infringement. Exclusive license to publish You grant the journal owner (e.g., the publisher [Taylor & Francis] or a learned society) the right to publish your paper on an exclusive basis. You (the author) retain copyright, and reuse requests are handled by the publisher or society on your behalf. Chart details what’s allowed by each kind of license.
- Take 5 minutes to write out answers to the following questions. This will help you to frame out your approach to your writing project. Share your thoughts with a partner. (5 minutes)
- -No defined purpose – author doesn’t know what they want to say; failure to identify the problem or not defining the problem soon enough – i.e. Reader has to read half the paper before you figure out what the paper is about – Often happens when you choose style over function. -What one point do you want to leave with the reader? Too much detail – lack of focus – two much going on No structure – Paper is not organized Local story only How to Create context -literature review -global perspective from experts - interviews, surveys, data So what test – -Paper doesn’t contribute to the literature Overly opinionated – not objective Be accurate – don’t exaggerate or guess – too easy to mis-represent – Story of working with Regina in my most recent editorial – based on an interview
- Share editing stories -link resolver article – background cut -Library Journal article – voice changed to informal -LRTS lit reviews – had to cut 3500 words; split into two articles
- Note book – On Writing Well -You enjoy what you write about when you are interested in what you write about -Come back around to the concept of synergy – incorporating who you are as a professional into your writing; use for your own continuing education -There should be a sense of purpose to your writing, whether it be formal or informal Best writing for you and for your reader -Reflect who you are -Humanizing your work, importance of sincerity – sharing examples from your experiences -Should be organized and not leave the reader guessing; should be readable, explained in simple ways without jargon -Don’t be intimidated and you don’t need to know it all to write – interviews, etc.
- OA: Think about your own context and how you want your work represented. -Push towards openness – open access, open data, and open peer review -Greater focus on the article and less on the journal itself -Funding is an issue especially for the social sciences – makes it more difficult to transition to OA.