Guides for researchers

Free guides for researchers written by leading academics - download the publishing guide (PDF)  and/or communicating guide (PDF).

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Publishing in Geography Edited by Alison Blunt and Catherine Souch Download the Publishing in Geography guide (PDF) Written by leading editors and scholars to provide clear and practical advice on how to publish research in human and physical geography. Includes: Publishing in journals and books, electronic publishing, writing policy reports and for the media, and publishing participatory research. Plus, personal experiences and answers to many frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Communicating Geographical Research Beyond the Academy Edited by Rita Gardner, Klaus Dodds, Catherine Souch and Fiona McConnell Download the Communicating Geographical Research Beyond the Academy guide (PDF) Communicating research to audiences beyond the academy – to school teachers, young people, policy-makers, business, the wider public – is an increasingly important in academic life. Includes: perspectives from academics and users of geographical research in government, business, education, schools and the media to reflect on motives, means and methods; to stimulate discussion; and to illuminate examples of good practice.

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