Module: Writing Academic Publications

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Writing Academic Publications
Module Code	HR600 (ITS) / BAA1007 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Lisa Van Der Werff
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

This module is aimed at students who have collected and begun analysing data for their PhD and are ready to write a paper for publication in an academic journal. In advance of enrolling in this module, students should have completed GS608BS Strategies for Academic Writing and either MT610 Qualitative Research Methods or MT611Quantitative Research Methods. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the academic publication process from paper preparation to peer review and revise and resubmit. It also aims to scaffold the paper writing process for students with the end goal of producing a paper in a publishable format. The module assumes students are familiar with standards for research methods and data collection in their discipline.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the stages of the academic publication process
2. Write and communicate research in a format suitable for academic publication
3. Critically assess and provide feedback on peer writing
4. Revise and adapt own writing in response to peer feedback
5. Submit a paper to an appropriate academic journal

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	8 x 3 hr monthly workshops
Independent Study	24	Pre-workshop Reading
Fieldwork	25	Providing pre workshop peer review
Independent Study	52	Writing & Rewriting
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

https://harzing.com/
Blog and video resources from top international management scholar Anne-Wil Harzing

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	To complete the module students must submit their paper to a journal and upload the submission receipt on LOOP	80%	n/a
Participation	Students must provide peer feedback on writing of other students in the class and discuss this feedback during class time	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Other Resources

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