Module: Writing Academic Publications

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Writing Academic Publications
Module Code	BAA1007 (ITS: HR600)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	12059	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Lisa Van Der Werff	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; 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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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,

Other Resources

None