Category: Publication Questions
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Which journals are best suited to our work?
Given the broad range of topics we cover as a group, this isn’t a simple question to answer. The best way to find out which journals are most suitable would be to use Web of Science to find the relevant papers. Advice from your supervisors here is key, they will know where would be suitable…
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Will a PhD student fail their viva if they don’t have any publications?
The presence (or absence) of publications will not guarantee a pass (or fail) during your viva. One of the criteria of passing your PhD is that you have furthered your field of research and that your work is publishable. This does not mean that it has to be published but any publications that you do…
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Who funds attendance at a conference?
This is generally a cost which a postgraduate will not have to worry about. Your supervisor will give you permission to attend a conference and the costs (including expenses) will be taken care of my them.
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What’s the difference between a conference paper and a journal paper?
A contribution at a conference usually involves writing and submitting an abstract which is then reviewed and either accepted or rejected. If accepted, the content is usually assigned to either an oral or poster presentation. You then go to the conference and either talk in a session or stand by your poster and answer questions…
Dr Linzi E. Amers-Dodd 