| Module Title |
Strategies for Getting Published |
| Module Code |
PSY1079 (ITS: PSYC609) |
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Faculty |
Psychology |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 30005 | Part of Term | Semester 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PASS/FAIL | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Pamela Gallagher | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
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
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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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