Ph.Do

September 2, 2011

Publishing one's own work is essential in most academic areas. While some fields continue to put a lot of weight on books, writing journal articles is important in an increasing number of areas. The logistics of journal submission are not obvious. Nonetheless they are yet another aspect of academic professionalization that seems to go unaddressed in many graduate programs. In this piece I cover how you go about picking an appropriate journal for your paper and how you prepare it for submission.

Propelling Joint Projects

September 15, 2010

Clear expectations and regular communication are key, writes Eszter Hargittai.

The Case for Collaboration

August 27, 2010

Even in fields where it is not the norm, co-authoring papers can be a great way to learn the ropes of academic publishing, writes Eszter Hargittai.

The Academic Traveler

December 21, 2009

Getting organized for MLA, AHA, AEA or various other academic meetings? Eszter Hargittai has some ideas about managing the travel time efficiently.

Conference Do's and Don't's

October 19, 2009

In my last piece, I discussed ways to think about when to start attending conferences and how to find ones that will be beneficial. This time around, I want to address what to do and what not to do once you have decided to take the plunge and go to a meeting. Below are some suggestions for how to make the most of it without sabotaging your career opportunities.

The Conference Scene

September 14, 2009

Eszter Hargittai considers where and when to take your work public.

More Than Merit

July 31, 2009

Eszter Hargittai introduces her new column on how to prepare for a tenure bid -- from the first year of a graduate program through the years as assistant professor.

Ph.Do

Pages

Topics