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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who wrote this tutorial?

This tutorial was researched and written by Christine Hamilton-Pennell and Robin Neidorf, through a contract with the University of Colorado library system.

Christine Hamilton-Pennell is an information professional in Denver, Colorado. She holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Services from the University of California at Los Angeles and a graduate certificate in Developing Web-Based Learning Environments from the University of Colorado at Denver. She has developed online courses for the library and information community, and has completed literature reviews for seven statewide studies examining the impact of school library media centers on academic achievement. She has also published in a variety of professional and scholarly journals.

Robin Neidorf is the author of Teach Beyond Your Reach: An Instructor’s Guide to Developing and Running Successful Distance Learning Classes, Workshops, Training Sessions and More (Information Today, Inc., 2006). She has taught communications and writing through the University of Phoenix Online and has co-taught creative writing online through the University of Gävle in Sweden.  As a consultant, she has helped organizations develop and implement successful distance learning and self-paced tutorial programs. Robin holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from the Bennington Writing Seminars.

To reach the authors, please contact christine@growinglocaleconomies.com.

Where did the information in this tutorial come from?

We used several methodologies to gather the information presented in this tutorial, including:

  • Database research
  • Onsite, in-library review of a range of scholarly journals and reference materials
  • Q&A with journal editors, authors and peer reviewers
  • Web searches

A full bibliography of sources can be found by clicking on References.

Who are the people quoted throughout the tutorial?

We contacted journal editors, authors and peer reviewers to ask questions about the scholarly publishing process. Those who took time out of their busy schedules to respond are quoted throughout the tutorial. They include:

  • Elizabeth Cooperman is a member of the business faculty at the University of Colorado in Denver, where she directs the MBA program. She has published widely in finance journals and served as a peer reviewer.
  • Cindy Shamel, MLIS, is an independent information professional and author of many books and articles on research, information retrieval and information management.
  • Crystal Sharp runs an information consulting practice; she has published widely and is the co-author of a peer-reviewed article in the field of mental health administration.
  • Stan Soocher is Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado at Denver. Stan is the long-time Editor-in-Chief of the monthly Entertainment Law & Finance.
  • Ed Vawter holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and has authored and co-authored many articles in the fields of chemistry and pharmaceuticals. He serves as a peer reviewer for the American Chemical Society.

Where can I go to get more information about scholarly publishing?

The list of References is a good place to find more information about scholarly publishing.

We also recommend Rowena Murray’s book, Writing for Academic Journals (Open University Press, 2005), which provides an excellent overview of scholarly publishing from an author’s point of view.

You can also talk with senior faculty in your department, peers and colleagues, journal editors you meet at conferences and library staff to gain additional insight into the scholarly publishing process.

How do I get permission to use parts of this tutorial?

The University of Colorado holds the copyright to all the content in this tutorial, except material copyrighted by others and used with permission as noted. To inquire about permission to use any of the content, please contact David Gleim, the Dean of Auraria Library, David.Gleim@cudenver.edu.

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