Module: Strategies for Getting Published

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Strategies for Getting Published
Module Code	PSYC609
School	37
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Pamela Gallagher Semester 2: Pamela Gallagher Autumn: Pamela Gallagher
Module Teachers	Pamela Gallagher
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module is designed to assist students undertaking advanced research to convert their doctoral research into high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Select an area in their doctoral research with potential for publication, and evaluate the additive contribution to the critical body of knowledge in their area.
2. Identify a target journal or conference proceeding with appropriate scope for publication of their work.
3. Plan and develop a draft article for submission to a journal or conference proceeding.
4. Evaluate feedback from peers and supervisor/s and adapt and revise submission accordingly.
5. Submit an article or paper to journal or conference proceeding.
6. Develop an effective publication strategy.
7. Critically evaluate their own writing process.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	24	Writing workshop including peer review and feedback
Seminars	10	In-person or online seminars/master classes on writing for publication
Directed learning	10	Meetings with principal supervisor to get advice on formulating the paper
Independent Study	81	Prepaaring the manuscript for publication and reflective journal
Workshop	24	Writing workshop including peer review and feedback
Seminars	10	In-person or online seminars/master classes on writing for publication
Directed learning	10	Meetings with principal supervisor to get advice on formulating the paper
Independent Study	81	Preparing the manuscript for publication and reflective journal
Total Workload: 250

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

Targeting a journal for publication

Understanding the writing and publication process

Overcoming the difficulties in writing-up and publishing research

Planning and editing techniques

Techniques for being an effective writer

Developing advanced library and bibliometric search skills

Research and professional codes of ethics and practice

Undertaking a peer review

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Draft journal article with evidence of submission to a target journal	80%	n/a
Reflective journal	The reflective journal will track the student's process development of their full paper, critical evaluation of their writing process and reflection on what is their own effective publication strategy.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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BTPM	MSc
BTPT	PhD-track
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CHPT	PhD-track
GTSH	Graduate Training Visitor Program (S&H)
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HHPM	MSc
HHPT	PhD-track
NSPD	PhD
NSPM	MSc
NSPT	PhD-track
PHPD	PhD
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PHPT	PhD-track
PYPD	PhD
PYPM	Master of Science
PYPT	PhD-track
SSPD	PhD
SSPM	MSc
SSPT	PhD-track

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