KOTESOL National Conference 2018
Presentation (45 minutes)
Colin Walker, Myongji University
Skills For Publication Success: How to Write a Teaching Article
Abstract
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, teachers and researchers have taken a heightened interest in academic publishing. In many ELT publications, the ability to communicate ideas succinctly and thoroughly within a limited word space is a critical skill that often goes overlooked. The result, I have observed in my role as Chair of the KOTESOL Research Committee and Managing Editor of the KOTESOL international conference proceedings, are increasing numbers of writing samples that are disorganized, incoherent, and confusing. These are disheartening observations since many of the samples introduced novel concepts or insightful innovations, but had to be turned away for committing basic errors in written communication. To address this issue, this hands-on workshop offers a reviewer’s perspective on how to publish a teaching article manuscript. Intended for teachers and researchers who new to the world of academic publishing, participants will learn to avoid common errors in scholarly writing and be given opportunities to interact with others as they internalize the processes involved in preparing a manuscript from brainstorming to concept formation to organizing ideas to preparing the initial draft.
Biographicals
As an Assistant Professor at Myongji University, Colin teaches composition, listening comprehension, and debate. He has an MA in TEFL/TESL from the University of Birmingham and will begin his PhD in Educational Leadership the University of Calgary in September, 2018. Email: cwalker@mju.ac.kr web: walkercolin.com
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