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  • Undergraduate Guide: Where to Publish
  • Graduate Guide: Where to Publish
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Resources for Grad Students

  • Considerations When Publishing
  • How to Find a Journal for your Article
  • Where to Publish
  • Calls for Papers
  • Conference Advice
  • Where to Present
  • Posters, Lightning Talks, & Papers

Scholarly publishing is rapidly changing. There are an increasing number of published journals, as well as many Open Access publishers, and publishing opportunities. Where you decide to publish is an important consideration.

Have Similar Studies Been Published?

Many of the library research databases will provide you with a ranked list of journal titles based on your search results. You can search for papers in the general area of your research, and then look for a listing (generally to the left of the search results) labeled Publications, Sources, or Journals. These are typically listed , most to least, in the number of papers published in each title.  Start with the list to identify journals in your subject area to investigate further.

Journal Article Submission 

Submitting a Journal Manuscript and Peer Review - SpringerNature

Choosing a Journal - (Taylor & Francis) Questions to ask when choosing a journal to publish in.

How to Target a Journal that's Right for your Research (SciDevNet) How to find a reputable journal to publish in.

Elsevier's College of Skills Training (Elsevier) Set of lectures, videos, and quick guides for navigating the publication process.

  • Elsevier's Understanding the Publishing Process - How to Publish in Scholarly Journals The booklet takes you through the publishing process steps: from writing your article and selecting a journal to the submission and peer review process. It also covers promoting your article and measuring its impact.
  • A Graduate Student's Guide to Publishing Scholarly Journal Articles JSTOR article on how to publish scholarly journal articles.

There are many factors to consider when determining the most appropriate journals in which to publish your research. Below are some tips to get you started.

  • Discipline relevance and reaching the desired target audience.
  • Journal quality or impact.
  • Prestige of the editorial team, contributors, or journal circulation.
  • Open access policy.

Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities is for those who want to publish a manuscript. The index matches manuscripts to the topic areas that the journal emphasizes. It includes information on the journals' acceptance rates, publication guidelines, number of copies required, types of review process, the number of internal and external reviewers, time required for review and availability of reviewers' comments. The library subscribes to the Directory for Business. Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities is provided by the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library through operating funds provided by the University of Dallas.

A directory from the Modern Language Association for periodicals indexed in MLA International Bibliography. Contains editorial addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, frequency, scope, circulation, prices, and advertising & submission guidelines. (Ebsco - Direct) Remote Access with University Network Account. MLA Directory of Periodicals is provided by the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library through operating funds provided by the University of Dallas. 

  • Elsevier Journal Finder Suggests journals from (primarily STEMM) publisher Elsevier that fit your title/abstract.
  • Springer Journal Suggester Suggests journals published by (primarily STEMM) publisher Springer and BMC.

How to Find a Publisher

  • Get advice from mentors, faculty advisors, and colleagues.
  • Search Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities database and other resources listed in the" How to Find a Journal for your Article" tab.

Below you will find listings of several scholarly publications to consider submitting an article. For more suggestions, please consult the "How to Find a Journal for your Article" tab.

Literary Studies, Philology, Modern Languages, Classical Tradition, Cross-Disciplinary

  • Christianity & Literature
  • Comparative Literature Studies - Penn State University Press
  • Dickens Studies Annual - UC Santa Cruz
  • Eighteenth-Century Fiction - McMaster University
  • Essays in Romanticism - Liverpool University Press
  • Expositions: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities - Villanova University
  • French Forum - University of Pennsylvania Press
  • Grass Roots Writing Journal - Illinois State University
  • Hopkins Quarterly - Johns Hopkins University
  • Humanitas - National Humanities Institute
  • International Journal of the Classical Tradition
  • Journal of English and Germanic Philology - University of Illinois Press
  • Literary Imagination - Oxford University
  • Medium Aevum
  • Modern Philology - University of Chicago
  • Newman Studies Journal - National Institute for Newman Studies
  • Nineteenth-Century Literature - University of California Press
  • Persuasions - JASNA
  • Philosophy and Literature - Johns Hopkins Press
  • Religion & Literature - University of Notre Dame
  • Studies in Philology - University of North Carolina Press
  • The Ben Jonson Journal - Edinburgh University Press
  • The Chaucer Review - Penn State University Press
  • The Southern Review
  • The Wallace Stevens Journal - Johns Hopkins University Press

Politics, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Social Sciences

  • American Journal of Political Science - Midwest Political Science Association
  • American Political Science Review - American Political Science Association/Cambridge University Press
  • American Political Thought - University of Chicago Press
  • Business and Professional Ethics Journal - Philosophy Documentation Center
  • Columbia University Journal of Politics and Society - Columbia University
  • Expositions: Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities - Villanova University
  • Harvard Law Review
  • Heythrop Journal - Heythrop College/Wiley Blackwell
  • Interpretation: A Journal of Political Philosophy - Baylor University
  • Journal of the History of Philosophy - Johns Hopkins University
  • Journal of Philosophy and Scripture - Villanova University
  • Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences - Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Logos - Journal of Modern Society & Culture
  • Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology - Johns Hopkins Press
  • Polity - Journal of the Northeastern Political Science Association
  • The Review of Politics - Cambridge University Press
  • AAUP Subject Area Grid The grid helps identify scholarly presses that publish in fields of research. It indicates the subject areas in which each press has a particularly strong interest.

Organizations and publishers will often issue "Calls for Papers" on a specific topic, either for an upcoming conference or symposium or for a special topics issue of a journal publication.

  • WikiCFP List calls for papers in technology and science fields. Searchable and sortable, with option of subscribing to RSS feed for topic areas.
  • ResearchBib: Academic Resource Index Searches for CFPs for conferences, journal issues, and books in all areas. Can limit by country, year, and keyword.
  • Conference Alerts All topics covered; browse by subject or location, or search by keyword.
  • H-Net CFPs Calls for papers in the humanities and social sciences.
  • Call for Papers (University of Pennsylvania) Calls for papers in English, cultural criticism and related fields

You may also want to do a web search for Calls for Papers (CFPs) and your topic. Just add your keywords to the search below.

Google Web Search

Conferences allow for sharing of information and presenting at a conference will increase the exposure of your research and provide an opportunity for feedback. Presenting at a conference that offers both peer review and publishes conferenceproceedings, gives you an academic publication.

Tips for Choosing a Conference

  • Is conference a national or international event?
  • Are the papers peer reviewed?
  • Will the papers be published, and if so, where will they be indexed?

Evaluating the Quality of the Conference - Factors to Consider

  • Impact of previous papers.
  • History or longevity of the conference.
  • Relationship to industry.
  • Submission and acceptance rates.

Make your Paper Available

*Papers from a conference may be collated into conference proceedings and published as a book or in a special issue of a journal.

  • If a conference Proceedings is not published, rework the paper and publish it as a journal article.
  • Ensure that copyright has not been assigned to the conference organizers. It may be necessary to obtain written permission from the copyright holder to republish in a journal.
  • Make your paper Open Access.

Presentation Opportunities

Sign up for email listservs for areas and organizations of interest. Throughout the year you will receive call-for-paper announcements and conference notifications.

Check the websites of national organizations in your field of study for their annual conference dates and presentation opportunities. Below are several organizations that provide opportunities to network as well as possible presentation forums for graduate students.

  • AAAS Annual Meeting - American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Literature Association
  • American Philosophical Association (APA)
  • American Political Science Association (APSA)
  • American Psychological Association  
  • Association for Core Texts and Courses (ACTC)
  • Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW)
  • Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture
  • Cheiron: The International Society for the History of Behavioral & Social Sciences  (University of Akron)
  • International Congress on Medieval Studies
  • Midwest Political Science Association - MPSA
  • Modern Language Association (MLA)
  • Modernist Studies Association (MSA)
  • North Texas Philosophical Association (NTXPA)
  • Northeastern Political Science Association (NPSA)
  • Patristic, Medieval, and Renaissance Conference (Villanova)
  • Shakespeare Association of America
  • Southeastern Medieval Association (SEMA)
  • Southern Political Science Association (SPSA)
  • Texas Medieval Association
  • Western Psychological Association
  • Talking the Talk: Tips on Giving a Successful Conference Presentation Conducting and presenting research is a significant focus of graduate training for science-oriented psychology students. Although some of us may cringe at the idea of standing in front of an audience of strangers to talk about our research, there are a number of things to keep in mind that can make the experience more bearable and possibly even enjoyable.

Conferences provide an audience to provide feedback on your research, which may be used to revise and submit your paper for publication. In some disciplines, conferences are the expected way of publicizing new research. Conference presentations  may be in the form of a paper, a poster, or a lightning (brief) talk.

Poster Sessions

Posters are ways of communicating your work visually and concisely to interested viewers. They combine succinct written communication withe effective appealing graphic displays and the verbal skills of the presenter. A poster session is a good opportunity, not only to explain and promote your research, but to get feedback on it, make connections with researchers working in related areas, and possibly meet a future employer.

Commonly, the sponsoring conference, association, or agency establishes guidelines for the appearance of the presented poster so double-check the guidelines before beginning.

Lightning Talks

Many conferences and workshops have moved from the traditional presentation and poster sessions to use alternative mechanisms for disseminating information. Lightning talks allow many speakers to present in a session. They are typically five minutes long and provide a framework to get to the essence of what you are trying to say in the least amount of time.

How can you learn to give a good lightning talk? 

  • Practice. Make eye contact with the audience, be prepared to stop earlier or handle awkward questions,.
  • Think of what you want the audience to discover. If you are talking about your research, are you presenting the audience with an unsolved question or the answer?  
  • Lightning talks provide an exciting idea is a short space of time. Your talk should inspire them to search for further details on your work.
  • Do not crowd the slide with unnecessary information. You only one or two words per slide, and have a pointer to your website or email for further details.

Conference Paper Presentation

One of the best ways to become involved in a profession is to attend a conference and present your research. Presenting provides an opportunity to discuss your research, refine your ideas, network, and gain recognition in a particular area.

  • Do's and Don'ts of Poster Presentations This guide offers advice on preparing a good scientific poster.
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