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Course syllabus - Academic writing IV. Publication and dissemination, 2.5 credits

Information about the course

  • Course code: FOUK023
  • Host School: School of Education, Culture and Communication
  • Valid from: 2024-01-01
  • Established by: Dean of School
  • Decision date: 2023-12-19
  • Level of education: Third cycle level

Course objective

The objective of this course is to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to improve their skills in academic publishing and communication. Furthermore, the course aims to help novice researchers to tackle the complex processes involved in publishing in international academic journals, including selecting suitable venues for publishing in their field, responding to peer-reviews and engaging in editorial and review work. The course also aims at equipping the participants with digital and critical skills in disseminating knowledge within and beyond academia through technology-enhanced tasks.

Course content

Academic publishing, journal selection, impact, and navigating the publication processes. Hands-on, technology-supported tasks for writing for impact and engaging in review work, international publication as a quality assurance and scholarly communication process.

Intented learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the doctoral student should be able to:

  1. use technological tools to identify and critically select a high-qualityinternational journal for their article and assess the demands it places ontheir writing and editing skills,
  2. demonstrate knowledge, discernment and skills in responding toacademic peer review,
  3. conduct critical peer-review and develop scholarly communication skills.

The intended qualitative targets in relation to the Higher Education Ordinance, appendix 2.

Knowledge and understanding

For the Degree of Doctor, the doctoral student shall demonstrate:

  • A2: familiarity with research methodology in general and the methods ofthe specific field of research in particular.

Competence and skills

For the Degree of Doctor, the doctoral student shall demonstrate

  • B4: the ability in both national and international contexts to present anddiscuss research and research findings authoritatively in speech andwriting and in dialogue with the academic community and society ingeneral

Judgement and approach

For a Degree of Doctor the doctoral student shall demonstrate

  • C1: intellectual autonomy and disciplinary rectitude as well as the abilityto make assessments of research ethics

Teaching formats

Lectures, seminars, and workshops.

Examination

SEM: Seminar activities 2.5 credits, (learning outcomes 1-3).

Grade

Examinations included in the course are assessed according to a two-grade scale, fail or pass.

Grades are to be decided by a teacher specially appointed by the university.

A person who has not passed the regular examination shall be given the opportunity to retake the test.

Requirements

To participate in the course and the examinations included in the course, the applicant must be admitted to doctoral studies. Subject to availability, teachers at Mälardalen University that hold a doctorate can be offered to take part of the course.

Specific requirements

  • Initiated thesis work

Selection criteria

Selection of applicants will be made in accordance with the ranking below.

  1. Doctoral students at Mälardalen University
  2. Doctoral students at other higher education institutions
  3. Teachers at Mälardalen University that holds a PhD.