Pursuing an academic career has become increasingly competitive and challenging in an era of technological advancements and limited resources. With universities competing for research grants internally, nationally, and internationally, and offering limited employment opportunities, developing the right competencies and standing out in the crowd has become essential for the survival of early-career academics. A successful academic career depends on how well a researcher can ‘market and sell’ their idea: this includes the process from the inception of an idea to selecting the right audience, as well as the consideration of dissemination paths and building a robust network.
This workshop is aimed at graduate students as well as undergraduates interested in research. Three key aspects of academic practice will be covered: (1) abstract writing; (2) conference presentation; and (3) publishing. In the first part of the workshop, we look at key features of a strong abstract and essential elements for delivering a good presentation. In the second part, we focus on publishing journal articles as well as books. Finally, we discuss strategies for selecting publishing outlets, ways to tackle the review process, and how to plan long-term for a coherent research strategy.
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