Safety Publication

In my scholarly writing class, our professor said that our goal should be to publish five peer-reviewed academic articles from the results of our dissertations. Our dissertations should be unique and distinct, but there should be enough data to parse the results in a way to develop four or five other articles. 

I published one that focuses on VR vs Non-VR training in Research in Learning Technologies (HERE). I just had a second published, this one was focused on qualitative interview responses from my dissertation participants (HERE). Well, today, I was able to get a third published (HERE).

Second One for this Series

We released the second in a our series of studies on Women in Construction (HERE). This one I wrote solo. It is VERY dry. It has a "just the facts, ma'am" appeal to it,  . . . quite intentionally. For each project, I intend to have an editorial article, a research report (like this one), and at least one white paper. 

This research report is a very basic statement of the facts of the survey. "It shows this, and it shows this, oh and also it shows this," on and on and on. It draws very few conclusions, in fact. I actually had to work to not make it more substantive. The more substantive conclusions will come with the white papers. 

WIC Research Report

I completed my first research report. Since taking this new position, I've been thrilled that someone is actually paying me just to write. In my position and role, my job is to produce research reports, white papers, academic journal articles, etc. Unlike my previous role, I'm not burdened by other managerial duties and innovation challenges. Just write, write, write. 

We produced our first research report, this one on Women in construction (HERE). I co-authored this one with a training group called Ambition Theory. 

Adult Learning Again

I know that book reviews aren't the best way to increase your publication list, but it's a way. And I intend to take full advantage of that way (and as many others as possible).

I still remember one of my professors talking about this route to publication. She was on the editorial board of Adult Learning and knew that they needed more book reviewers. It was just a few weeks later that I talked to my study buddy about how we might go about finding books that need to be reviewed. We didn't have any very good solutions. 

First Qualitative Publication

During the midst of my dissertation study, I took a moment to interview a few of the participants. We had almost 2000 participants in my study, but two days in August, I set up a table outside the VR stations and asked about 10 of them, individually, to sit with me for a few minutes and tell me about their experiences. 

Each interview took about 15 to 20 minutes, and it was random in that I didn't pre-screen or designate who I would talk to. I just took the first 10 or so who showed up. The results were very interesting. So interesting, in fact, that I decided to write them up for a qualitative article (HERE). 

Women in Construction Article

This might be classified as a self-publication. Could also be classified as a co-authorship. I wrote this with Amanda of Ambition Theory. She did most of the writing. I wrote a "report" that she used to start her own writing. She is a much better editorial writer than I am, as you can tell. 

I'm glad they were onboard for the writing. They bring a much more lively and bright tone than I do. If you want the full article, feel free to request it HERE or HERE.

Should Almost be an Ibid

I just got another book review published in Adult Learning journal. This one was an AI in Education article. Based on past experience, I should see this one published in the print journal in about a year in a half or so. 

I can't post the entire review because it's not open-access, but I can provide a quick tease. So I've added that to this post. 

Been a Bit

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but I meant for this forum to focus on publication. Truth? Although I’ve had several articles “accepted for publication” none of been “published” lately. 

Then I got the below picture from my study buddy. 

I had no idea this was going to be printed. What’s even funnier is that this edition of the magazine had been sitting in my study, waiting to be read for about a month. Had I opened it and read it I would have seen it before my study buddy!

Another Two Great Reviews

I got a couple of bad reviews, you can't please everyone, but I got two great ones too. I'll post the two great ones and learn from the others. 

A "rollercoaster ride" is a great review in my book. Plus, this reviewer says that the characters have emotional depth. That's awesome in my book. 

ProQuest

It took a while, but finally, my dissertation has become public!

What does that mean?