Highly interactive, small group tuition (usually 12-16 delegates)
Places still available but please note this course is booking up fast.
The Journal Editorial Office
Wednesday 18 May 2011, London
Delegate comments:
'Good overview of whole process.'
Fern Storey, Royal Astronomical Society
'Very systematic and well organised course with lots of useful
information for practical work.'
R. Majetic, Carnet Publishers
'Good overview of how the editorial department works and good
introduction to the peer review process (comparing how different
publishers work is also helpful).'
E. Qin, Portland Press
Overview:
This is an introductory course for those new to the editorial side of
journals publishing. Participants will gain a broad overview of the
workings of the editorial office. The course is highly interactive and
the emphasis is on practical problem solving and sharing experience.
Participants will be able to see how they can help to improve and shape
the journals they work on.
Programme:
• Brief overview of journal publishing and the role of the Editorial
Office
• The peer review process
• A step-by-step guide to manuscript processing
• Roles, responsibilities and relationships with editors, referees,
authors and publishing partners
• Guidance on efficient journal administration
• A forum for exchanging advice on best practice in the Editorial Office
Learning Objectives - by the end of the course delegates will be able
to:
Understand the role of the editor, the editorial team and reviewers, and
the relationship with these groups; gain a good understanding of the key
tasks required of an editorial assistant or administrator; understand
the journal review process and author expectations; gain useful tips on
how to manage journal administration efficiently; gain advice on best
practice from peers.
Who should attend: This course is suitable for editorial assistants,
editorial administrators and anyone who has up to 1 years' experience in
an editorial administrative capacity.
Further information at
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=334928
Other 2010 Courses:
Effective Journal Editorial Management:
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=335246
Commissioning Book and Journal Content:
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=335236
Journal Development:
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=334950
Business Development Workshop: Scoping New Markets:
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=335365
Barbara Holmes
Training Administrator
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
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Tel: +44 (0) 1993 772 727
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