| Module Title |
Writing Academic Publications |
| Module Code |
BAA1007 (ITS: HR600) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
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2. Discuss the stages of the academic publication process
4. 22,20,7,6,9
5. 1
6. 1E5AF0B7-1500-0001-ACF9-DDB017A1165A
7. Write and communicate research in a format suitable for academic publication
9. 17,23,8,14,10
10. 2
11. 1E5AF0B7-2400-0001-A7B2-1F06737011B8
12. Critically assess and provide feedback on peer writing
14. 20,12,16,19,11,9
15. 3
16. 1E5AF0B7-3270-0001-DE1D-1BF05E601DF0
17. Revise and adapt own writing in response to peer feedback
19. 17,20,7,8,21,10
20. 4
21. 1E5AF0B7-3BF8-0001-3027-AC055E0616FB
22. Submit a paper to an appropriate academic journal
24. 16,8,14
25. 5
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12059 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PASS/FAIL | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Lisa Van Der Werff | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
https://harzing.com/
Blog and video resources from top international management scholar Anne-Wil Harzing
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
- Heckman, J. J., & Moktan, S.: 2020, Publishing and promotion in economics: The tyranny of the top five., Journal of Economic Literature, 58476
- 2017: Using theory elaboration to make theoretical advancements., Organizational Research Methods, 58477, 1
- Editors’ comments: Sense and structure—The core building blocks of an AMR article.: Academy of Management Review, 58478, 1, Pollock, T. G., & Bono, J. E.
- Academy of Management Journal: 58479, 1, Hahn Fox, B., & Jennings, W. G., 2014
- 58480: 1, Dello Russo, S., Mirfakhar, A. S., & Miraglia, M., 2023, What is the narrative for practice? A review of recommendations on feedback and a guide to writing impactful practical implications., Applied Psychology,
- 1: Nair, L. B., & Gibbert, M., 2016, What makes a ‘good’title and (how) does it matter for citations? A review and general model of article title attributes in management science, Scientometrics,
- Krlev, G., & Spicer, A.: 2023, Reining in reviewer two: How to uphold epistemic respect in academia., Journal of Management Studies, 58483
- 2021: What does it take? Tips on research and publishing at the 25th anniversary of the Journal of Corporate Finance., Journal of Corporate Finance,
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Other Resources
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