Writing & Publishing Qualitative Data in Academic Journals

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 doctoral students, post-doc and early career researchers who are new to academic publishing, and established academics and researchers who are new to qualitative research and/or seeking to refresh and improve their qualitative writing skills and publication success.

Trainer biography

Dr Karen Lumsden is a qualitative trainer, consultant and coach. She has held a number of academic posts including most recently Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Aberdeen, UK, Associate Professor in Criminology at Leicester University, and Assistant Professor at University of Nottingham. Over the years she has been involved in a number of research projects and evaluations in social sciences, policing and health, for a range of partners and clients.

She has over 20 years’ experience delivering qualitative methods courses and training to academics, PhD students, social researchers, and practitioners. This includes courses at the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, Essex, Auckland, Kingston, via the Social Research Association and the European Consortium for Political Research, and also for government departments, NHS, charities, police organisations, social research and market research organisations. She 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.

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Bookings:

Bookings for this course should be made via Eventbrite tickets. If your organisation requires payment via invoice, please contact me directly to check if this will be possible. I only issue invoices when payment terms are mutually agreed and confirmed in writing prior to the event date. Email: karen@qualitativetraining.com

Booking and refund policy:

There is a 14 day 'cooling off' period from the date of booking on this course (unless it is less than 21 working days before event date). The refund policy is 100% refund up to 21 working days prior to the course date. After 21 days the entire 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. You can transfer your booking to another person in your organisation.

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 under these circumstances once the training has been partly/fully consumed.