Have you published in a high quality conference proceeding in Information Science and Technology before?
Have you found the process of getting published in a reputable journal intimidating?
Would you like to learn from experts in Information Science and Technology about the process of designing an excellent research and the intricacies of getting published in a reputable, or even top journal in the field?
The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) is providing a platform which will ease this arduous process and facilitate the publication of your research. This symposium provides doctoral candidates and junior researchers an opportunity to learn from experts, to receive comments from them on their research, and to work with them in developing a conference paper for ASIS&T.
The captioned symposium tries to equip research students and junior researchers to develop knowledge and ability in 1) designing and conducting a sound research, 2) writing a paper and submitting it to the ASIS&T 2017 conference (https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2017/asist-20...) and 3) upgrading the conference paper into a Journal of the Association for Information Science & Technology (JASIST) journal article. Call for papers: Participants are highly encouraged to submit an abstract (300-500 words) or an extended abstract (1000-2000 words) for the symposium. For relevant topics, see ASIS&T 2017 conference website above.
Venue: E-Learning Lab, Ground Floor of the Main Library, The University of Hong Kong (HKU). Main Library: https://lib.hku.hk/general/location.html G/F Plan: https://lib.hku.hk/sites/all/files/files/general/location/FloorPlan-GF-2...
Target participants: research students and junior researchers Target group size: 30-50
Programme: Participants are expected to be in one of the 3 stages outlined below & come prepared: (1). Design: research proposal, ethical concerns, etc.; (2). Conduct: executing the research plan, collect & analyse data with proper research methods; (3). Write-up: communicate research process & findings. When registering for the symposium, the registrant is highly encouraged to submit an abstract to form the basis for a fruitful discussion. Each participant will present the progress of his/her research at the symposium and experienced researchers will give feedback. The symposium will facilitate a close mentor and mentee relationship for all participants. Mentors and mentees are also encouraged to co-author papers for ASIS 2017 conference.
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A seminar by Dr Sam Chu (visit https://goo.gl/qff2EI for details) and Dr Natalie Pang: Design & conduct an impactful research based on former ASIS&T conference papers and/or JASIST journal articles)
Break
A seminar by experienced researchers on developing a paper from ASIS&T to JASIST (Prof. Javed Mostafa [Editor-in-Chief] and Prof. Wai Lam [Senior Associate Editor] from JASIST will share how they evaluate paper submissions)
Lunch
Break up session: Participants will be in groups of 5-6 with each presenting his/her own research progress followed by feedback from experienced researcher(s) Each group will select 1-2 most promising project(s) for developing them into 2017 ASIS&T conference paper(s).
Each group will present 1-2 selected project(s) for the ASIS&T conference. Experienced researcher(s) and participants will provide feedback.
A seminar by Dr Lynn Connaway (http://bit.ly/2lrA2HD) and Dr Soo Young Rieh (https://goo.gl/3RD7ze): Research method (1) - qualitative analysis based on ASIS&T conference papers and/or high impact/award winning article(s) in JASIST
A seminar by Dr Xiao Hu and Dr. Tien-I Tsai on research method (2) - quantitative analysis based on ASIS&T conference apers/posters and/or high impact/award winning article(s) in JASIST
Break up session: Each group will work on their selected project(s) with the aim of having a paper submitted and accepted by the ASIS&T 2017. Experienced researchers will facilitate the discussion on the side.
Each group will present their revised work for ASIS&T conference. Experienced researcher(s) and participants will provide feedback.