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Tips, Tricks & Advice for Publishing in Various Formats and Sources, Part 2

Professional Development Webinar 2026

Professional development webinar organized by the Student Concerns Subcommittee

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The phrase "Publish or Perish" is heard more and more often in academia and can often stir emotions that make students want to perish. Navigating the publishing space can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be.

This panel discussion will address Frequently Asked Questions that students have about publishing their research work. Discussion topics will include publishing qualitative vs. quantitative research; choosing the best source for publication; things to consider when thinking about open source publications; how to turn a dissertation into a book; etc.

Moderator: Nicole McNair, McMaster University

Speakers:

1. Dr. Sharla Alegria, University of Toronto

Sharla N. Alegria is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. 

2. Dr. Dale Spencer, Carleton University

Dale Spencer is Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 

3. Dr. Sarita Srivastava, OCAD

Dr. Sarita Srivastava is Professor of Sociology and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science at OCAD University in Toronto.