November 22, 2012

Disseminating research: Reading, writing, and publishing

The following book chapter has been published:

McLeod, S. (2013). Disseminating research: Reading, writing, and publishing. In N. Müller & M. J. Ball (Eds). Research methods in clinical linguistics and phonetics: A practical guide (pp. 288-309). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

The opening paragraphs read:
The previous chapters have provided guidelines for undertaking research in the field of clinical linguistics and phonetics. Once new knowledge has been generated through research it is important to disseminate findings with others to change understanding and practice. Dissemination of findings can occur within public, professional and academic contexts via the internet, presentations and publications. Ultimately, publishing research in journal articles and books enables the creation of a permanent and accessible record. Longevity of research is typically achieved through such avenues and once work is published, people from across the globe can draw on these findings to create new ideas, understandings and directions. Therefore, researchers should think about the message they wish to convey through their research: “What is your dialogue with the future?”  This chapter outlines how to read and critique research, then how to write for publication in order to disseminate research findings…

One of the tables within the chapter lists English-language journals that publish papers in the field of clinical linguistics and phonetics as well as details about these journals. Here is the list:
1.      American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
2.      Aphasiology
3.      Applied Psycholinguistics
4.      The ASHA Leader
5.      Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing
6.      Augmentative and Alternative Communication
7.      Child Language Teaching and Therapy
8.      Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
9.      Communication Disorders Quarterly
10.  Communication Disorders Review
11.  Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders
12.  Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention
13.  Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica
14.  International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders
15.  International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
16.  Journal of Child Language
17.  Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
18.  Journal of Communication Disorders
19.  Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Disorders
20.  Journal of the International Phonetic Association
21.  Journal of Linguistics
22.  Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology
23.  Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
24.  Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools
25.  Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology
26.  New Zealand Journal of Speech-Language Therapy
27.  Seminars in Speech and Language
28.  South African Journal of Communication Disorders, Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Kommunikasie-afwykings
29.  Topics in Language Disorders
30.  Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation