Scholarly Communications: Introduction
The Purpose of this Guide
This guide provides information to help you develop an effective publication strategy, including:
- Factors to consider when deciding where to publish
- Advice on how to ensure your research is identifiable
- Promoting & communicating your research
- Tracking & monitoring your research impact
It is mainly aimed at early career researchers, but some suggestions and tips might be of interest for established authors as well. For more detailed information on many of the topics referred to in this guide, please see our related guides linked to below.
Further advice and support is also available through the UCD Research & Innovation Services Portal
Related Guides
- UCD Research Impact SupportsAdvice on how to plan, capture and communicate your research impact from UCD Research
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