Title |
Publishing a Master's Thesis: A Guide for Novice Authors
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Published in |
Journal of Genetic Counseling, January 2010
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DOI | 10.1007/s10897-009-9276-2 |
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Authors |
Robert G. Resta, Patricia McCarthy Veach, Sarah Charles, Kristen Vogel, Terri Blase, Christina G. S. Palmer |
Abstract |
Publication of original research, clinical experiences, and critical reviews of literature are vital to the growth of the genetic counseling field, delivery of genetic counseling services, and professional development of genetic counselors. Busy clinical schedules, lack of time and funding, and training that emphasizes clinical skills over research skills may make it difficult for new genetic counselors to turn their thesis projects into publications. This paper summarizes and elaborates upon a presentation aimed at de-mystifying the publishing process given at the 2008 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference. Specific topics include familiarizing prospective authors, particularly genetic counseling students, with the basics of the publication process and related ethical considerations. Former students' experiences with publishing master's theses also are described in hopes of encouraging new genetic counselors to submit for publication papers based on their thesis projects. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Saudi Arabia | 2 | 22% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 22% |
Germany | 1 | 11% |
Unknown | 4 | 44% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 8 | 89% |
Scientists | 1 | 11% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Portugal | 2 | 1% |
Germany | 1 | <1% |
United Arab Emirates | 1 | <1% |
Brazil | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Peru | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 131 | 94% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 49 | 35% |
Researcher | 17 | 12% |
Professor > Associate Professor | 10 | 7% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 10 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 7 | 5% |
Other | 28 | 20% |
Unknown | 18 | 13% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 20 | 14% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 15 | 11% |
Social Sciences | 13 | 9% |
Psychology | 10 | 7% |
Business, Management and Accounting | 9 | 6% |
Other | 50 | 36% |
Unknown | 22 | 16% |