Learning objectives

When you have completed this online workshop, you should have

• prioritised reasons for publishing your research
• familiarised yourself with models of scholarly publishing
• reflected on how, when and in what form you might publish your thesis
• examined the pro's and con's of publishing your thesis as you write it – the two-for-one approach
• learned how to choose and access outlets in which to publish your research findings, specifically
  • journals
  • conferences
• an appreciation of the importance of networking in having your research published
• a protocol for deciding who the authors are and in what order they should be listed on a joint publication
• an understanding of how to prepare your paper for publication, including
  • writing the paper
  • getting feedback from colleagues
  • refining the paper
  • submitting the paper.