@06aims and @viknoka kicking off the academic publishing in #geography Q&A with @PhilEmmerson, Alan Latham and Rosie Cox. Great to see such a fantastic turnout and looking forward to learning more about publishing... @PGF_RGSIBG @RGS_IBGhe @CCRI_UK #PGFHome
To what extent should you consider impact factors & journal ranking? ...Be aware, but don't get too hung up about hierarchies of journals. It is great advice to have a very detailed conversation with someone with experience publishing in your research area. @PGF_RGSIBG #PGFHome
How best to respond to reviewer's comments? ... These can vary a lot! Think carefully about a) what the reviewer is asking you to do, b) how this fits with your project, and c) how you're going to respond. Show that you've thought about & considered their comments @PhilEmmerson
Re: reviewer comments: Take comments on board, and be clear about exactly what you have done. It's easy to feel defensive but try and think about comments from the reviewer's perspective. Comments can help your writing become better, more focused & make your argument tighter...
Re: reviewer comments, a good editor will know that you can't do everything you have been asked to do! But do pay attention to everything that they have said, in detail. If you're unsure talk to your supervisor, you can also ask the editor for guidance/clarification...
Publishing for academic blogs? ... Publishing a paper is really hard work, get as much as you can out of a it! Writing a blog post is probably one of the best ways to get your paper out there. People will know if they're interested in your paper a lot more easily...
Other tips for disseminating your research include writing news articles and for magazines, and also using Twitter to your advantage!
Great q from @Lady_Scion -
advice on writing methodology papers? ... The journal Area very much encourages methods paper submissions w 5000 word limit ... Geo too, particularly creative & innovative methods. Lots of scope within @RGS_IBGhe journals to submit papers on methods
advice on writing methodology papers? ... The journal Area very much encourages methods paper submissions w 5000 word limit ... Geo too, particularly creative & innovative methods. Lots of scope within @RGS_IBGhe journals to submit papers on methods
