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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	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.

*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	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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None

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