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SOCIAL & BUSINESS Back for an encore in 2015 is the highly successful workshop
for early-career geoscientists on the process of preparing and publishing papers.
GSA TODAY | JUNE 2015
What’s Your Problem;
What’s Your Point?

When: Sunday, 1 Nov., 11:30–2 p.m.

FREE (but an application is required) — Lunch is provided.

Publishing your work is important, but how do you go about it? This workshop, led by experienced
GSA science editors, will focus on the process of preparing your research for submission to scholarly journals.
Presentations by the editors will be followed by roundtable discussions, with time set aside for Q&A.

Before You Begin

You have a big pile of data and lots of good ideas. How do you parse all that into discrete, coherent
papers? Knowing how to frame and structure your work for publication is fundamental. Find out what editors
and reviewers look for, such as whether the paper fits the scope of the journal to which it is submitted, and
whether the stated aims of the paper match the results and interpretations reported.

Writing and Revising

The aim of this workshop isn’t to address the writing process itself, but to focus on the bigger creative
picture. How do you frame your paper to meet the journal’s aims and the reviewers’ expectations? Find out
what makes a well-prepared manuscript—including an attention-getting cover letter, an introduction that
serves its purpose, and well-thought-out figures and tables that communicate your ideas.

• Get advice on what to include, what to leave out, and how best to structure your manuscript;
• Learn how to avoid frustrating your paper’s reviewers; and
• Learn how to submit your paper online and what to expect during the review and publication process.

Reviewing: Be a Part of the Scholarly Community

Peer review is integral to publishing, so both reviewing and being reviewed are essential parts of your
role as a scientist. As an early-career author, what kind of criticism should you expect, and how should you
respond to critical reviews? Reviewing the work of others is also a great way to discover what works in a paper
and what does not, and it teaches you the things to avoid in your own writing. Hear from experts on what
constitutes a good review and how you would benefit from being a reviewer.

Apply to Attend

Space is limited for this class. Please e-mail editing@geosociety.org for an application. Applications are
welcome from anyone interested in participating, but preference will be given to graduate students nearing
completion who are actively working on manuscripts for publication, post-docs, early-career faculty and
researchers, and people getting back into research after a hiatus.

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