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Interested in Getting Published: Strategies for Success

Interested in Getting Published: Strategies for Success. Southern Association for College Student Affairs Officers, Myrtle Beach, SC, 2005 Conference Presented by Members of the Editorial Board of the College Student Affairs Journal. Monday, Nov. 7, 9:00am-10:00am Sessions Four.

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Interested in Getting Published: Strategies for Success

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  1. Interested in Getting Published: Strategies for Success Southern Association for College Student Affairs Officers, Myrtle Beach, SC, 2005 Conference Presented by Members of the Editorial Board of the College Student Affairs Journal SACSA 05

  2. Monday, Nov. 7, 9:00am-10:00am Sessions Four Tony W. Cawthon. Ph.D. Pamela A. Havice, Ph.D. Associate Professor Assistant Professor Clemson University Clemson University Steven M. Janosik, Ph.D. Dennis Gregory, Ph.D. Associate Professor Associate Professor Virginia Tech Old Dominion University SACSA 05

  3. Outline • Introductions • The Writing Process • Writing Opportunities • The Publication Process • Q & A • References SACSA 05

  4. Why would SA individuals want to write for publications? SACSA 05

  5. Why would one want to write? • Make contributions to field • Expected/required • Resume • Career Advancement • Enjoyment • Skill you have • Asked to do so SACSA 05

  6. Six Myths that Haunt WritersK. Henson • I am not sure I have what it takes • I do not have time to write • I do not have anything worth writing about • The editor will reject my work because my name is not familiar to them • My vocabulary and writing skills are too limited • In my field there are few opportunities to publish SACSA 05

  7. Successful Writing • Writing is hard work • Self discipline • Sacrifice • Rejection is high • Successful writing can be learned SACSA 05

  8. Parts of a Manuscript (Handout) • Title • Author Name/Information • Abstract • Intro • Method • Results • Discussion • References SACSA 05

  9. Range of Options Available • Range of Options (Handout) SACSA 05

  10. National Journals Reputations National, Regional, State Focus Practitioners Faculty and Researchers Style/format/content Shoot for journal above expectations Consider turn around time Acceptance rate Who are authors/reviewers? Understand the review process Follow APA Pre-Submission: Issues to Consider SACSA 05

  11. The Writing Process: Finding a Topic • Pick a manageable and interesting topic • Pick a topic that will generate an article which is congruent with the types of articles that publication accepts • Avoid duplicate topics • Current interest topics • Have a group leader SACSA 05

  12. Getting Started: Preparation • Find your best time-be realistic, honor it • Proper tools-dictionary, post it notes, etc. • Keep highlighter close • Keep files of quotes • Writing first sentence is hardest SACSA 05

  13. Getting Started: Preparation • Read, read, and continue to read • Know your audience • Follow deadlines/guidelines as stated • Proof read and proof read again • Select journal in advance Henson, K. T. (1999). Writing for professional education. MA: Allyn & Bacon. SACSA 05

  14. Writing Styles • Tips • Write clearly • Write concisely • Write positively • Treat genders equally SACSA 05

  15. Writing Style Tips • Be precise • Avoid ambiguity • Orderly manner • Economy/smoothness of expression • Avoid passive voice • Get feedback from others • One draft not enough SACSA 05

  16. Proofreading • Have others read your work • Make a line screen • Look carefully at beginning of everything • Errors come in clusters • Be conscious of typeface changes • Check numbering • Add up all numbers • Reference page • Vary your proofreading routine SACSA 05

  17. Writing Opportunities (Handout) • Research Journals • The College Student Affairs Journal-SACSA • The NASPA Journal-NASPA • The Journal of College Student Development-ACPA • Journal of Higher Education • The Journal of College and University Student Housing-ACUHO-I • The Journal of College Orientation and Transition-NODA • Magazines SACSA 05

  18. What do we mean when we say: Is a Journal Refereed? *Masked/blind review on both ends (author/reviewers) *Sign of credibility and reputation SACSA 05

  19. Editorial Boards • Editor (1) • Function • Associate or Assistant Editors (1-3) • Function • Reviewers (8-30) • Function SACSA 05

  20. Submission Process • Journal Process • Received by editor, assigned a number (prefer electronic copies) • Editor Creates a file • Acknowledged by editor-2-3 months • Editor removes any identifying marks/creates review sheet • Editor sends copy of manuscript and editorial comment sheet to reviewers (teams or individuals) • Usually 6 weeks to complete the review and return with detailed edits SACSA 05

  21. Writing Opportunities: Publication Process and Timeline • Editor • receives edited comments (comments for author and comments for editor only) • reads article for the first time • Complies all comments into response to the author-Issues here are many: • Decide if agree/disagree with team recommendation • Not send the editorial sheets as is, format varies, but key is blind review process of both ends • Communicates with author a decision SACSA 05

  22. Writing Opportunities: Publication Process and Timeline • Decisions Include • Accept as is • Accept with minor revision • Accept as abstract • Reconsider after major revisions • Reject • If accepted, will appear in journal-process usually takes 18 months from time submitted to publication • If rejected, author must decide to revise and resubmit or send to another journal • Keep Trying: Do not take Rejection and Stop SACSA 05

  23. Writing Opportunities: Publication Process and Timeline • Once accepted • Sent to publisher • Publisher edits manuscript and return to editor • Editor makes final review and returns to publisher • Publisher creates page proofs and sends to editor • Editor reviews the page proofs • Publisher prints the Journal issue • Author receives comp copies SACSA 05

  24. Editor Pet Peeves • Over use of ! • Use of “crutch” words • Improper use of apostrophes into the contraction “it’s” and remove them in the possessive “its” • Endless, screaming sentences that beg to become two, three or more • “Just” a word that creeps in for no reason • Redundancies, i.e. “free gift”, “completely destroyed” • Redundancies in writing structures • Unsupported generalities SACSA 05

  25. Questions and Answers Your Time to Ask What You Need to Enhance Your Writing SACSA 05

  26. References: Read More About It • American Psychological Association (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: APA. • Gray, T. (1999). “Publish, don’t perish: Twelve steps to help scholars flourish.” Journal of Staff, Program and Organizational Development, 16 (3), 135-142. • Henson, K. T. (1999). Writing for professional education. MA: Allyn & Bacon. • Mosier, R. (1990). “Writing for Publication.” Journal of College and University Student Housing, 20(2). • Rankin, E. (2001). The work of writing: Insights and strategies for academics and professionals. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. • Silverman, R.J. (1982). Getting started in educational journals. Springfield: Charles C. Thomas. • Williams, J. (1990). Style: Toward clarity and grace. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. SACSA 05

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