Fast Facts
- A brand new offering at AIB 2021, these 75-minute Masterclasses offer early-career scholars comprehensive guidance on the IB publication process, from the initial submission to review and revision.
- Each of these special sessions is hosted by a different AIB Fellow, with session II building on the concepts introduced in session I—attendees should plan to participate in both to get the most value out of these Masterclasses.
- AIB 2021 Conference Registration is required to participate in these Masterclasses, but no further sign-ups are required.
Masterclass Schedule
Masterclass I: Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts to Academic Journals
Time: June 28, 2:00pm – 3:15pm UTC (View Local Time)
Facilitator: Saeed Samiee, University of Tulsa
Overview: This masterclass focuses on developing and preparing manuscripts for submission to scholarly journals. It will highlight issues emphasized by editors and reviewers that tend to undermine manuscript success. The goal is to prepare and polish research papers so as to heighten reviewer curiosity and interest, while reducing reviewer frustration, boredom, and resistance. The class will give particular attention to key sections of manuscripts, including the abstract, introduction, conceptual framing, methods, implications, citations, and tables and appendices. To the extent possible, the session will be interactive, with the goal of incorporating audience questions, experiences, and issues.
Masterclass II: Managing the Review, Revision, and Resubmission Process
Time: June 30, 2:00pm – 3:15pm UTC (View Local Time)
Facilitator: Constantine Katsikeas, University of Leeds
Overview: Research and publications in scholarly IB journals are vitally important to an individual’s growth, development, and success in academia. The ability to effectively manage the review process and systematically revise and advance the manuscript for resubmission is key to developing a strong publication record. This Masterclass will cover fundamental issues in the revision and resubmission process, including the role of the editor and anonymous reviewers, guidelines for responding to editor and reviewer comments, and how to effectively develop the responses document for submission together with the revised manuscript. Examples of common editor and reviewer comments will be provided, along with suggestions for effectively revising the manuscript.
Masterclass Schedule
Masterclass I: Preparing and Submitting Manuscripts to Academic Journals
Time: June 28, 2:00pm – 3:15pm UTC (View Local Time)
Facilitator: Saeed Samiee, University of Tulsa
Overview: This masterclass focuses on developing and preparing manuscripts for submission to scholarly journals. It will highlight issues emphasized by editors and reviewers that tend to undermine manuscript success. The goal is to prepare and polish research papers so as to heighten reviewer curiosity and interest, while reducing reviewer frustration, boredom, and resistance. The class will give particular attention to key sections of manuscripts, including the abstract, introduction, conceptual framing, methods, implications, citations, and tables and appendices. To the extent possible, the session will be interactive, with the goal of incorporating audience questions, experiences, and issues.
Masterclass II: Managing the Review, Revision, and Resubmission Process
Time: June 30, 2:00pm – 3:15pm UTC (View Local Time)
Facilitator: Constantine Katsikeas, University of Leeds
Overview: Research and publications in scholarly IB journals are vitally important to an individual’s growth, development, and success in academia. The ability to effectively manage the review process and systematically revise and advance the manuscript for resubmission is key to developing a strong publication record. This Masterclass will cover fundamental issues in the revision and resubmission process, including the role of the editor and anonymous reviewers, guidelines for responding to editor and reviewer comments, and how to effectively develop the responses document for submission together with the revised manuscript. Examples of common editor and reviewer comments will be provided, along with suggestions for effectively revising the manuscript.