Writing, Publishing and Dissemination of Distance Education Research

eBook: Guidebook for Publishing Philosophy, 1997 Edition - Eric Hoffman, Editor

This edition is now freely available in electronic format and can be accessed from the link provided. A overview of this book is provided by Peter Smith - University of Cambridge. See web page http://www.phil.cam.ac.uk/teaching_staff/Smith/students/published.html

Book: Successful Research Careers - A Practical Guide

This book by Sara Delamont and Paul Atkinson (2004, Open University Press) provides practical advice on key aspects of higher education research activity including: 1) Building successful research teams 2) Mentoring in order to foster a research culture 3) Publishing in academic journals and writing books 4) Obtaining research grants.

Book: How to get Research Published in Journals

This book by Abby Day (1996 - Grower Publishing Limited) provides advise on how to identify a suitable journal and how to plan, prepare and compile a paper or article that will satisfy its requirement.

Book: From Dissertation to Book

This book by William Germano - (2005 - University of Chicago Press) provides advise on how on revising a doctoral thesis for publication. A review of this book by William H. Hamilton, is available online at - http://www.iias.nl/nl/icas4/ICAS4_2005_11.pdf

Book: Revising Your Dissertation: Advice from Leading Editors

This book edited by Beth Luey (2007, University of California Press) provides practical advice on successfully turning a dissertation into a book or journal articles that will appeal to publishers and readers. It will help prospective authors master writing and revision skills, better understand the publishing process, and increase their chances of getting their work into print. A review of this book by Julidta Tarver is available online at - http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/eh/10.3/br_19.html

Book: The Thesis and the Book: A Guide for First-Time Academic Authors

This book edited by Eleanor Harman, Ian Montagnes, and Siobhan McMenemy (2003, University of Toronto Press) describes differences between a thesis and a book (such as purpose and audience), provides guidance on stylistic, technical, and structural revisions. A review of this book by Joyce Harrison was published in the Journal of Scholarly Publishing - http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/journal_of_scholarly_publishing/v036/36.3harrison.pdf

Webpage: Getting Published Guide

The American Studies Research Portal. The site is an initiative developed by the Institute for the Study of the Americas (formerly the Institute of United States Studies) at the University of London in consultation with the American Studies Community in the UK.

Webpage: thirdspace guide to getting published

Thirdspace is a peer-reviewed journal and they provide a online guide for authors on getting published.

Webpage: Writing Handbook - The University of Wisconsin-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Writing Center - Writing Handbook, which is available online, provides guides to readers on: Stages of the writing process, Common types of writing assignments, Grammar and punctuation, Improving your writing style and Citing references in your paper.

Webpage: Online Writing Lab - Purdue University

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University provides a large number of writing resources and instructional material that are available online to users worldwide.

Player: APA Style Formating - Harvard University

An APA citation formating guide "Everything You Always wanted to Know About APA Formating but Were Afraid to Ask" tutorial developed at Harvard University (text and audio).

Webpage: Definr

Definr.com is a fast, free web based dictionary.

Webpage: Dr. Curt Bonk's 3 P's of publishing advice

A link to the blog of Dr. Curt Bonk, Professor of Indiana University and President of SurveyShare, Inc. describes his 3 P's of publishing advice - Persistence, Patience, and Push which leads to to the 4th “P” of Publication and the 5th “P” of Professorhood.