Introduction to Publishing & Sharing Research

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Research results contribute to knowledge in a field when they are shared with other practitioners in the discipline. As an undergraduate researcher, it is essential that you know how and when to share your research with faculty, other students, and the community. Some good reasons to share your research:

• Research results contribute to knowledge in a field when they are shared with other practitioners in the discipline.
• Sharing and publishing your research will allow for your intellectual property to be disseminated and maintained for future use
• Sharing your own research with other practitioners in your discipline is a great networking opportunity, as is engaging with other student research.

This tutorial contains information about your role as an undergraduate researcher, methods of sharing your research, and where to get help when you need it. 

Learning Goals

After completing this module, students will be able to: 

• Understand the publishing ecosystem 
• Examine and apply the rights and responsibilities of undergraduate student researchers/authors
• Share their own research
• Know where to go for additional help.

Reflect 

How do you like to learn about research? 

• I like to read academic articles, white papers or scholarly books
• I like to follow researchers on social media for short, current updates
• I like to watch online lectures or researchers’ TED Talks
• I like to seek out creative modes to explore research, like plays, art, dance and other creative works.

Your preferred method of learning about research may be the best way for you or your research team to share your own research or creative works.