Getting Published in Social Science Journals
- When?
- Thursday 14 February 2013, 09.30 to 16.30
- Where?
- University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
- Open to:
- Public, Staff, Students, Alumni
- Speaker:
- Prof. R Brooks & Dr P Hodkinson
- Admission price:
- varies according to status
- Admission information:
- apply using online form
- Refreshments:
Tea/coffee and lunch refreshments provided
Getting your work published in journals is an essential part of academic life. This one-day course will offer a friendly and supportive forum in which to find out more about how academic journals work and how to increase your chances of getting articles published. The course will provide you with a good understanding of: the journal process, from submission to publication; what referees will be looking for when they review your article; how to respond to conflicting referee reports; and what you need to consider when deciding where to submit your work. It will also provide guidance and discussion about the characteristics of a good journal article, and how to make sure that your article is noticed once it has been published.
Course outline
09.30-10.00 Registration
10.00-10.30 Introductions and group activity – ‘What do you hope to get out of today’s session?’
10.30-11.15 Understanding the journal process: from submission to publication
11.15-11.30 Break
11.30-12.00 The referee’s perspective
12.00-12.45 Group activity: dealing with conflicting reports from referees
12.45-13.30 Lunch
13.30-15.00 What makes a good article? Tips and guidance
15.00-15.15 Break
15.15-15.45 Deciding where to submit your work: impact factors and journal rankings
15.45-16.15 Once your article is published – making sure it’s noticed
16.15-16.30 Concluding session and opportunity to ask questions
Staff biographies
Rachel Brooks is Professor of Sociology at the University of Surrey and co-editor of Sociological Research Online. She has extensive experience of writing for journals in the social sciences – across the disciplines of sociology, social policy, youth studies and education – and has served on the editorial boards of numerous journals (including Sociology, the Journal of Youth Studies, the British Educational Research Journal and the International Journal of Lifelong Education). Her research focuses on various aspects of education including: international student mobility, processes of educational ‘choice’, citizenship education, and the impact of family and peer relationships on educational experiences.
Paul Hodkinson is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Surrey and co-editor of Sociological Research Online. He has published articles in a range of journals, including British Journal of Sociology, Sociology, the Journal of Youth Studies and New Media and Society. He has co-edited special issues for the Journal of Youth Studies and the Journal of Sociology and reviews papers for a range of publications. His research and writing focuses upon contemporary youth and adulthoods and on the relationship between contemporary media and social identities.
This event is administered by Day Courses in Social Research. Fees vary according to your institution and role. Please see information on Fees before booking to ensure you apply for a place at the correct rate.
To book a place fill in the application form.