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!
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.
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.
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://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
Under construction - More info coming soon!
Under construction - More info coming soon!
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.
Consider submitting an article for possible publication in IJOGE, one of NU's scholarly journals.
Consider submitting an article for possible publication in JRITL, one of NU's SCOE scholarly journals.
