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Intro to the Academic Publishing Lifecycle

This session will provide an introduction and overview of the academic publication lifecycle from seminar paper to published article.

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October 23, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Hybrid: Research Data & Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx), Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st floor; and Online
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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This session will provide an intro of and overview to the academic publication lifecycle from seminar paper to published article. Participants will learn how to identify suitable publication venues, comply with submission guidelines, navigate the review process, and get published. The session will primarily focus on the process for journal articles, but scholarly monographs and edited works will also be covered. No previous experience required

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