Writing & Publishing Qualitative Journal Articles

Description:

Overview:

Knowing where to start when planning and writing your journal article can be a daunting and confusing process. Publishing qualitative research in the academic journal format can often seem daunting as we are faced with copious amounts of rich data, which needs to be conveyed in a short and succinct format. It can also be difficult to determine which journal you should target. Questions we might ask ourselves include: Which journal should I target? How do I turn a PhD chapter into a journal article? How do I publish rich and lengthy qualitative data in a journal article format? What is the focus of my article? How can I find the time to even write an article?! How do I publish in the context of REF and open access requirements?

This course demystifies the journal article and provides expert guidance on how to publish your qualitative research in a journal article format from an experienced qualitative trainer and writer.

In this advanced course we cover the process of preparation, planning, structuring and writing your journal article. This includes how to target a journal and what editors and reviewers are looking for. The course then provides an overview of the purpose of each section of a journal article and why we are normally expected to follow a typical format: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature, Methods, Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, References. We discuss the importance of crafting the focus of your paper and planning and structuring your own journal article.

The course is specifically targeted to qualitative research therefore we also discuss how to present examples of qualitative data in a journal article format. Finally, we discuss strategies for writing the article and how to address feedback from reviewer and editors.

This is a hands-on course. In addition to the presentations from the trainer, you will read examples of published articles and begin to consider a focus and structure for your own work. You will have opportunities in a small group to share and discuss your qualitative research and writing queries.

 

The course covers:

- Targeting: how to select an appropriate journal for your work

- What are journal editors and reviewers looking for?

- The purpose of each component section of a journal article

- Examples of ‘good’ journal articles in qualitative research

- Crafting the focus and ‘so what’ message of your argument

- Planning and structuring your journal article

- How to present different forms of qualitative data in a journal article format

- Strategies for writing the journal article

- Dealing with feedback

 

Who should attend?

The course is suitable for PhD students, early career researchers and academics conducting qualitative studies who are looking to publish their work as journal articles, and those academics and practitioners who might be new to the academic publishing process, or wish to refresh their knowledge on writing journal papers.

Please note: this is an interactive live course with presentation, group activities, group discussions, and opportunities to ask questions. You should be prepared to participate and have use of camera and mic on Zoom.

 

Trainer biography:

Dr Karen Lumsden is an expert qualitative trainer, consultant, coach and mentor. She has held a number of academic posts, including most recently, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Aberdeen, UK. She was previously Associate Professor in Criminology at the University of Leicester, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, and Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Loughborough University.

She has over 20 years’ experience delivering qualitative methods courses and training to academics, PhD students, social researchers, and practitioners. This includes courses at universities including, for example, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Essex, Kings College London, Royal Holloway, Kingston, Cardiff ,and Bournemouth. She has delivered training for the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She regularly delivers a range of qualitative methods courses via the Social Research Association, and delivers Focus Group training for the European Consortium for Political Research. She has designed and delivered bespoke training for local authorities, government departments (including DWP), ONS, NHS, charities, police organisations, and social and market research organisations.

Karen has written and edited a number of books and journal articles on qualitative methods including Crafting Autoethnography (Routledge, 2023) and Reflexivity: Theory, Method, Practice (2019). She is on the Editorial Board of the journal Qualitative Research and was previously Chair of the Editorial Board of Sociological Research Online, and on the Editorial Board of Sociology. For more details of her work and services visit: www.qualitativetraining.com

 

Bookings:

Bookings for this course should be made via Eventbrite tickets. If your organisation requests that payment be made via invoice please contact me directly.

 

Booking and refund policy:

There is a 14 day 'cooling off' period from the date of booking on this course. The refund policy is 100% refund up to 21 working days prior to the course date. This does not include the Eventbrite ticket fee which is non-refundable. After 21 days the entire course fee is payable.

If the course is fully booked and has a waiting list then transfer to another course or future course date might be possible, however this is at the discretion of the trainer.

Please note that Dr Karen Lumsden delivers a range of courses for other training providers in addition to these Qualitative Training courses. She takes no responsibility or liability for individuals booking on similar courses or training with other providers which may contain similar or the same course content. Refunds will not be given once the training has been partly/fully consumed.

Cost:

Discounted rate for students, unwaged = £180.00 (+ Eventbrite booking fee)

Full rate = £240.00 (+ Eventbrite booking fee)

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Keywords:

Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination, Writing Skills, Writing for publications

Related publications and presentations from our eprints archive:

Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination
Writing Skills
Writing for publications

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