If you are new to academic publishing you may be overwhelmed by the different ways you can share your work, as well as the process of getting your work published. This section of our guide aims to help you consider what are the different ways your work could be shared, and how to go about getting published.
The most popular ways to share your research is by:
Publishing in an academic journal article is a well-established way to share your research with the academic community and build your professional profile.
Contributing a chapter to an edited book or writing an entire monograph is a great way to share your research in depth and can cover broader themes.
These routes to publishing are well established and there are lots of ways that the library can help you get published. These routes will generally appeal to academic colleagues and will likely not reach a wider audience. If you are looking to share your work more widely you may also want to think about sharing your work in the following ways.
Creating or participating in podcasts to discuss research findings and their implications.
Designing visually appealing infographics to summarize key findings and make complex data more accessible.
Using platforms like BlueSky, X, LinkedIn, and ResearchGate to share research updates, findings, and engage with a broader audience.
Hosting or participating in webinars and workshops to present research and interact with attendees in real-time.
Writing blog posts to explain research findings in a more informal and accessible manner.
Producing short videos or animations to visually explain research concepts and findings.
Developing apps that provide interactive access to research data and findings.
Partnering with artists to create visual or performance art that communicates research themes and findings.
Organizing or participating in events like science fairs, public lectures, and community forums to directly engage with the public.
Creating concise documents that summarize research findings and their implications for policymakers.