Introduction to writing and getting published in

Technology-Enhanced Learning

WelcomeSession overview

Length – 1 hourPresentations and activities

Ground RulesRaise hand for urgent questionsUse chat for general questions and activitiesArriving late/leaving early

Activity: getting to know youIn the text window, briefly say:Who are you?Where are you based?Why are you here?

Learning outcomesAt the end of this workshop, you will:be aware of a range of different potential

publishing outlets;recognise what makes something worth

publishing;be able to identify an appropriate outlet for

your own work.

Where should I publish? (1)Places to publish:conference papersjournal articlesbook chaptersbooks

Where should I publish? (2)Scope of publishing outlet:general TELspecialist TELteaching and learningeducationsubject-based

Peer reviewThe process for establishing the academic

value/credibility of research/publicationsTypes of review

Double blindBlindOpen/expert

Peer review is not infallible

Some things to considerWho are your audience? What do you want to write about?Why are you the person to write it?What do you know about the field?What do you want to say?What evidence do you have to support your

claims?

Activity: what makes a good paper?

Please add your suggestions to the chat window, based on your own experiences.

My suggestions

Choosing a publishing outletWhat have you got to say?How much space do you need to say it?Narrow your options (publication

format/type)Read previous publicationsWho are your audience?Talk to other people who publish

The anatomy of a callSee

http://academic-conferences.org/ecel/ecel2011/ecel11-call-papers.htm

types of submission?deadlines?areas of interest?word limit?style guidelines?‘paper’ does not always mean ‘paper’