How to identify prestigious journals and conferences Toni Carbo

Introductory comments:      Although this webinar focuses on text, many other forms of publication, such as video, TED Talks, etc. are important Consider why you want to publish? (e.g., share ideas, get feedback, salary increase and/or promotion and tenure, etc.) Several attempts often needed -- feedback is useful Select the publication or conference to fit your objectives Focus of publication or conference -- the field broadly, specialization (e.g., archives, information systems, etc.) , specific subject or geographic area, etc. Consider an open source publication for wide readership, many highly competitive, some less so. Languages (e.g., English only, 1-2 languages, translation services, etc.)

Prestige -- No single definition -- how is this defined and by whom? How does your organization define prestige? Which do your organization consider to be prestigious? Which are highly cited in your specialization and field? Where your colleagues publish and present Which ones supervisor, senior colleagues and leaders consider prestigious

Journal Impact Factor – one frequently used measure Information on impact factor available from many sources, such as: Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reportshttp://thomsonreuters.com/journal-citation-reports/ Thomson Reuters essay on impact factor http://wokinfo.com/essays/impact-factor/  University of Virginia: https://www.hsl.virginia.edu/services/howdoi/hdi-jcr.cfm

No single "ideal" manuscript -- much depends on scope and characteristics of the publication. Essential to read guidelines and requirements for publication and several of the articles (not just table of contents) across numerous issues edited by current editor BE REALISTIC about whether your work really fits the criteria and quality of the publication. Don't aim too high get published but don't set too low a target.

Major characteristics of “ideal” manuscripts Scope, especially related to the kind of research included (e.g., NOT simply a descriptive study of one small project). Quality of work, including: clear description of project Discussion of previous studies Methodology used (does NOT have to be quantitative for many publications) Presentation and analysis of data (often data sets must be included) Clear conclusions

Limitations of research Discussion of findings Future research Comprehensive bibliography of resources on previous studies cited, following required style Abstract -- follow publication's guidelines carefully Most require informative -- not indicative abstracts See for example: NISO Standard: http://www.niso.org/apps/group_public/download.php/6610/Guidelines%20for%20Ab stracts.pdf AND http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/abstracts.pdf

Citations and bibliography – follow the publication's guidelines precisely (e.g., APA, MLA or other style used). Clarity of writing with careful proofreading to correct all errors and editing of language. Examine issues to see style and type of language used (e.g., version of English or other language, use of articles such as in the Internet, etc.)

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