2021: Writing for Publication in the Humanities (online via Zoom)

The aim of this four-part workshop is to introduce HDR candidates in the Humanities to writing for publication. The workshop covers key components of research writing for publication, such as developing a persuasive argument, communicating complex concepts, understanding the elements of structure, critically reading and reviewing literature, learning the principles of editing and peer review, and developing a sustainable writing practice.

During the four sessions we will cover: 

• the role of academic publishing
• the difference between thesis writing and writing for publication, and how to redevelop content from your thesis for journal publication
• how to identify the core elements of a well-written paper
• how to develop a strong argument in a paper for publication and articulate key contributions to the field 
• how to create coherent structure
• what journal editors and reviewers look for
• how to target and analyse appropriate journals including developing audience/reader awareness
• how to deal with reviewer feedback.  

The course is run as a series of integrated, interactive workshops. Students will be asked to do some reading and research as homework, and share samples of their own work. 

Workshop days and times are:

Tuesday 19 October, 2-4pm
Tuesday 26 October, 2-4pm
Tuesday 2 November, 2-4pm

Tuesday 9 November, 2-4pm

* Unless pre-arranged with the convenor participants are expected to commit to all 4 weeks.

Graduate Research Students