Mastering Academic

Publishing

Elevate your writing skills with our self-guided online course

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Learn how to consistently publish your research in academic journals

Publications are an important factor in a researcher's professional success. However, 70% of manuscripts are rejected, which reflects the difficulty and competitiveness of academic publishing. This course is designed to help doctoral studies improve their publication rate by teaching key techniques for developing a consistent writing habit and overcoming the challenges in each stage of the publication process. 

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Mastering Academic Publishing

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What Will You Learn?

In this course, you will learn the key techniques to regularly publishing your research in academic journals. These techniques include:

  • identifying distracting tasks that impede consistent writing
  • avoiding a need to feel "inspired" to write
  • developing self-accountability principles
  • persuasively outlining the rationale for a research study
  • transparently describing what was done and found in a research study 
  • leveraging figures and tables to highlight important findings 
  • constructing a compelling cover letter for a journal editor
  • handling difficult reviewer comments
  • building a system for maintaining publication momentum

 

What Topics Are Covered?

  1. Choosing the right research topic
  2. Overcoming barriers to writing consistently
  3. Establishing effective pre-writing practices in manuscript development
  4. Writing succinct introduction and transparent method sections 
  5. Communicating the main takeaways and implications of a research study
  6. Knowing when to submit a manuscript for review
  7. Addressing reviewer critiques across multiple review stages
  8. Building a system to publish consistently

 

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Is This Course For You?

 

Want to understand how to turn your ideas into publishable articles? If so, we are here to help. This course is great for doctoral students interested in increasing their research productivity and impact. The content taught will assist anyone along their doctoral journey, but is especially beneficial for those students who are engaging in research. The knowledge and skills covered in this course are applicable to any academic field of study, so as long as you are motivated to improve your mindset and habits, this course is for you.

Joseph Rios, PhD
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Joseph Rios, PhD

Hi, I'm Joseph and I am the instructor of the Mastering Academic Writing course. I have held positions as a research scientist and university professor. Since graduating with my PhD, I received an early career research award for my writing productivity. To date, my research has been cited over 1,700 times in top-notch academic journals, popular media outlets (e.g., FastCompany), and international policy briefs (e.g., World Bank). The principles taught in this course are the same that helped my advisees to obtain multiple departmental research awards. I look forward to teaching you what I know.  

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What Our Students Are Saying

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"Completing the academic writing course from Grad Student Academy was a transformative experience for me. I gained a deeper understanding of the common obstacles in academic writing and publishing and learned effective strategies to  overcome them. From picking the research topic to addressing reviewer comments, each module provided practical insights that immediately elevated my writing. I wholeheartedly recommend the course to anyone looking to excel in academic writing and publishing."

 

Dongwei
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Grad Student Academy PhD student

"As a first generation chicana-hispanic student, knowing the ins and outs of publishing/writing can be very overwhelming. The mentoring, modules, and worksheets provided by Joseph and his team were exceptionally helpful in uncovering some of the hidden curriculum in writing as a researcher. Being able to share tensions, vulnerabilities, and experiences in academic writing with my peers in a safe and structured environment was one of my favorite parts! I am glad to be a part of such a welcoming community and appreciative to grow as an academic writer through this experience!"

 

Jennifer
University of Michigan

Grad Student Academy PhD student

"Before grad student academy, despite being in my doctoral program for years, I had no understanding of the publication process. This course helped me gain valuable insights into the intricacies of academic publishing. I highly recommend this course to all PhD students and postdocs who have not yet published."

 

Ngalula
Columbia University

100% of students recommend Grad Student Academy's training program
ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Program Costs

Mastering Academic Writing Course

$389

per student

 

Self-Guided Learning

  • 6+ hours of online videos ($400 value)
  • 25+ downloadable exercises and templates ($100 value)
  • Curated supplemental articles, videos, podcasts, and book resources ($50 value)
  • Lifetime access to course materials (priceless)

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