Publishing for impact

Workshop

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Presented by Dr Amanda Lawrence
Presentation mode: Online or in person
Length: 2 hours

Workshop context

This workshop explores options for publishing using alternative genres and formats commonly used for research communication in public policy and practice. There are many ways to publish research findings besides academic journal articles, and when done well, they can be far more effective in reaching audiences outside academia. ‘Non-traditional research publications’, as they are known in the university system – commissioned reports, working papers, briefings, blogs, datasets etc – are a key source of knowledge for people working in government,
industry and civil society organisations. This is because research users must be able to find, access, evaluate, understand, relate and apply research, and it should be online and free. Informal publishing by academics and research centres helps to achieve this – when done properly.

Workshop format

This workshop provides a practical overview and exercises exploring how to publish reports and papers that meet professional publishing and bibliographic standards, are able to be integrated into online media and information infrastructures for long term access and value and can facilitate knowledge sharing and impact within the target community.

The workshop will cover the 5 Ps of publishing: Preparation, Production, Publishing, Preservation and Promotion. This will provide an understanding of publishing, dissemination and management of research publications outside of the formal publishing system and how you can maximise the discoverability, value and impact of your work.

Workshops usually run for 2 hours including time for individual exercises and group discussion.