Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Top 8 Tips to Know about The Chicago Manual of Style


The Chicago Manual of Style is a style guide used by many writers, researchers, and publishers. It is a comprehensive guide that provides information on style, usage, and grammar as well as how to cite sources. There are many online resources including CMOS online to help you while are writing.

 

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Starting a Blog and Getting Noticed

Blogging has become a common strategy for getting noticed online. Currently, there are 600 million blogs and 31 million bloggers – both of which are expected to continue growing. In this episode, we discuss how to start a blog and tips for getting noticed. 

Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Blog.

 

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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/


Wednesday, June 15, 2022

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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How to Get Started in Editing

  You’ve determined that you want to edit and are ready to put your skills to use. So, how do you get started? In a nutsh...