STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic presentations and posters
Before a conference: selecting conferences
Selecting a conference to attend and/or present at can be overwhelming for students making such decisions the first time, particularly in an environment in which so-called "predatory conferences" cater to early career researchers who need international experience but who are not aware of the nuances of academic life and the functioning of scholarly associations. While mentors should be the primary source for helping mentees decide where to present, the following resources can assist mentees who need assistance with this process.
Useful resources on Selecting Conferences:
Eaton, S.E. (2018). Avoiding predatory journals and questionable conferences: A resource guide. University of Calgary. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED579189.pdf
Pages 16-18 discuss the topic of questionable conferences, providing a checklist of questions to ask about a conference before attending on p. 18.
Buddie, A. M. (2016). Academic conferences 101: What they are, why go, how to present and how to pay for it all. Psychologiy Student Network. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2016/09/academic-conferences
Advice applicable to all disciplines, with simple descriptions for those unfamiliar with academic conferences (discipline-specific advice can be ignored; tips are useful for all).
Tags: IPS WC; IPS CritT; IPS IA; IPS IL; PSR ER; CompS
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Table of contents:
- 1.1. Academic presentations and posters
- 1.1.1. Selecting places to present
- 1.1.2. Preparing
- 1.1.3. Presenting
Author: Stephanie Krueger
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Last Updated: July 25, 2023