Core Faculty & Specialization Coordinator PhD General & Self-Designed Specializations Richard W. Riley College of Education & Leadership Walden University 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN Editor: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice Publishing Your Work: Strategies for Success Dr. Alan Seidman

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Review different types of journals Discuss the preparation of a manuscript for submission Review the journal selection process of manuscripts Discuss what to do if the manuscript is rejected Discuss what to expect for an accepted manuscript Learning Objectives

At many universities publishing in a journal is a requirement for promotion and/or tenure. At Walden it helps promote the university and enhances credentials. For college and university administrators it is a way to contribute to the educational community. It can help when seeking a position elsewhere. You have worked very hard with your Walden students on KAMs and dissertations why not co-author Knowledge sharing. Why Publish?

Identifying Potential Journals Identification of Journals College Library Colleagues KAM references Your professional associations Cabell’s directories: Internet search

Selectivity Usually the selectivity of the journal counts for promotion as does numbers of articles published for tenure and/or promotion at many colleges and universities. At Walden it can demonstrate the quality of your research. The lower the percentage published vs. what is received the more selective the journal In Addition: Refereed or Not Refereed, That is The Question! A journal can be selective but not refereed Anonymous Review

Selectivity continued Refereed or Not Refereed Refereed = Reviewed by one or more reviewers either anonymously or not anonymously. Not Refereed = Usually up to the editor to decide whether to publish. Anonymous Review = Reviewers review without the name of the author (s) known.

Selectivity continued Refereed usually more selective (not always) Not refereed – hot topic Publication Rate The more selective usually the higher the prestige Refereed or Not Refereed

Getting Ready To Submit Get a Copy of The Journal Read an Article Look at Length, Writing Style etc. Read Instructions to Authors

Getting Ready To Submit Questions? the Editor How long from submission to notification? How to submit a manuscript? How does the review process work? Writing style? Revisions?

Do not get intimidated by: The process Writing Topic Not smart enough Fear of rejection Do Not Be Afraid or Intimidated

What Can Happen? You can learn a lot about your: Writing Research skills The process Yourself

Writing Pick your topic carefully making sure it fits with the journal Name of the manuscript should be descriptive of the contents Take the time to write a good abstract (it hooks the editory/reviewers) Think about a co-author (s) Give your manuscript to a trusted other for review and comment Write and re-write (make it perfect) Check grammar and spelling Use the APA manual

Parts Of The Manuscript Cover Page manuscript title author (s) contact information Abstract Body Introduction Literature review Data collection Data review Limitations Further Research Conclusions Reference List If submitted over the web for anonymous review, this is usually removed

Submission Make it as easy as possible for the editor! Submit the manuscript in the format requested, I repeat… Submit the manuscript in the format requested Make sure your cover sheet has your contact information unless stated otherwise Return all requested information to the editor pronto Information sheet Copywrite transfer Respond to all inquiries for clarification promptly

After Submission Return all requested information to the editor pronto Information sheet – Contact information with home phone etc. Copywrite Transfer – Transfers right of the article to the publisher but the author has the right to use the article as a stand alone. Respond to all inquiries for clarification

After Submission continued The editor will review your manuscript Appropriate for the Journal? Read the abstract Cursory look at adherence to style Look at reference list (How dated) Accept for review or reject Do not be offended if the editor rejects your manuscript pending you doing something before it is accepted for review

After Submission The author should Respond within a reasonable time to editor requests Be patient since reviews take time If the manuscript review is past the time specified contact the editor Do not be surprised if you never hear from the journal again.

After Review If rejected Heed the remarks of the reviewers Sometimes you will not receive any reviewer comments Do not take it personally, the reviewers do not know you if it was an anonymous review Do not complain to the editor ….. No whining If at all possible, make corrections and submit to another journal Persevere

After Review If Accepted Heed the remarks of the reviewers Do not take it personally, the reviewers do not know you Do not complain to the editor Make corrections as indicated. Show it to a colleague Meet all deadlines Do not be surprised if your article will not be published for a year or more

Publication Schedule Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice Publication schedule: DateIssue# of Articles May (1) 6/7 August (2) 6/7 November (3) 6/7 February (4) 6/7 Total 24/28 23% publication rate

If Accepted Update your contact information if it changes When proofs arrive check them over carefully Meet all deadlines Submit your article to Walden for payment and acknowledgment After Review, continued

When Published You should receive a copy of the journal Reprints Put it on your vita (take your “in press” off) Celebrate Become a manuscript reviewer

Walden Publications Walden publishes a number of journals. Great place to start to publish.

Questions? Dr. Alan Seidman Core Faculty & Specialization Coordinator PhD General & Self-Designed Specializations Richard W. Riley College of Education & Leadership Walden University 100 Washington Avenue South Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN Editor: Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice