Title: Creating an Open Handbook for New Scholars
Presenters: Kristin Terrill, Iowa State University Graduate College; Megan O'Donnell, Iowa State University Library
Abstract: In this paper the speakers will introduce and discuss how they created and piloted a new open access handbook to address critical competencies that novice scholars are not taught in degree programs. The Research Publishing Handbook for New Scholars is split into three parts: Basics, Ethics, and Technology. Chapters address topics such as scholarly publishing, artificial intelligence, ethics of research and publishing, and technology for research writing. The panelists will explain how the project was proposed, developed, and piloted at Iowa State University and how they were able to garner support from different campus offices.