Publication Series Part 4: My Paper is Rejected. What Now?

A panel of academics, journal editors, and early-career researchers on turning paper rejection into a stepping stone for future success.
2024
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Organiser

SMU Researcher Club

Event Date

June 25, 2024

At a glance

Date Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Time 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue Learning Lab 1 @ Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5
Format Panel discussion
TipPart of the Publication Series (April – June 2024)

About this session

The journey of academic research is fraught with challenges, and one of the most common and disheartening experiences for researchers is the rejection of their academic papers by journals. This panel discussion explored the issue of paper rejection, focusing on the impacts on researchers and strategies to move forward while preserving and optimising their work.

Featuring a panel with varied experiences (academics, journal editors, and early-career researchers), this event sought to provide insights on how researchers can turn rejection into a stepping stone for future success.

Speakers

  • Dr Andree Hartanto — Assistant Professor of Psychology (Education), SOSS
  • Hari Chittoor — Research Scientist, SCIS
  • Panchali Guha — Research Fellow, SOSS
  • Moderator: Dr Jude Kurniawan — Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainability and Governance, SOSS

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