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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Pamela Gallagher
Semester 2: Pamela Gallagher
Autumn: Pamela Gallagher
Module TeachersPamela Gallagher
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
None
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.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Workshop24Writing workshop including peer review and feedback
Seminars10In-person or online seminars/master classes on writing for publication
Directed learning10Meetings with principal supervisor to get advice on formulating the paper
Independent Study81Prepaaring the manuscript for publication and reflective journal
Workshop24Writing workshop including peer review and feedback
Seminars10In-person or online seminars/master classes on writing for publication
Directed learning10Meetings with principal supervisor to get advice on formulating the paper
Independent Study81Preparing 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% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentDraft journal article with evidence of submission to a target journal80%n/a
Reflective journalThe 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
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