Writing and Getting Published in an Open-Access Journal

An open-access journal is a type of publication that is distributed online, free of charge for the reader, with an open license for copyright. In this episode, we discuss how to get published in an open-access journal, its benefits, and factors to consider. As the current Editor-in-Chief of eLearn Magazine, open-access publication, Dr. Conceição shares the steps for getting an article published, tips for getting started, and an example of an editorial process. 

Check Should I Publish in an Open Access Journal? Scholarly Communication. University of California Santa Barbara.

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From Student to Scholar, What’s in it for You?

 

A doctoral degree is a step forward for becoming a scholar; however, it is a huge undertaking that demands significant time, energy, financial, and emotional commitments. Moving from student to scholar is not an easy task. In this episode, Dr. Conceição is interviewed by Kate Devlin about what it means to go from student to scholar, the process behind it, how a faculty member can help you, and some strategies for a successful doctoral journey. 

 

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Resources

Hill, L. H., & Conceição, S. C. (2019). Program and Instructional Strategies Supportive of Doctoral Students’ Degree Completion. Adult Learning, 1045159519887529.

Conceição, S. C. O., & Swaminathan, R. (2011). It’s all part of the process: Advising, coaching, and mentoring graduate students. The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal,09. Available at http://dus.psu.edu/mentor/2011/09/advising-graduate-students/

Journaling 101

Journaling is the act of writing. It can be in a notebook, on a laptop, tablet, or even the phone. This episode focuses on journaling and why it is important to your mental health. It explores the benefits of journaling, the different ways to journal, and how to get started. 

 

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Benefits of Writing

Writing can be fun and provides a few benefits. This episode focuses on writing and the benefits of putting thoughts and ideas on paper. It explores how to get started and available writing tools.  

 

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Getting It Done! Using a Coach to Help with Your Dissertation

Writing a dissertation can be a challenge – it’s time-consuming, intimidating, and requires a lot of writing. This episode focuses on using a coach to help graduate students as they work on writing their dissertation. It explores some of the benefits and tips from working with a coach. 

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