Highly Visible Research! Publishing your Doctoral Dissertation Open Access

This workshop is held in cooperation with the University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Objectives

The doctoral dissertation is a crucial step in advancing your academic career. In the humanities and social sciences, doctoral students are typically expected to publish their research in book form, while other disciplines tend to favor the more concise format of journal articles. In both cases, publishing open access makes your research highly visible by removing the paywall between you and your potential readership. This workshop aims to help doctoral students identify the benefits of open access for their first book, and provide them with practical knowledge of the different ways to navigate the publication process.

No prior knowledge on the topic is required. The workshop is not suited for cumulative dissertations.

Content

• Choosing between different roads of Open Access (gold, diamond, green)
• Understanding the different Creative-Common Licenses
• Getting an offer from the publishers that fits your book best
• Comparing prices (publication fees) and services of different publishers
• Organizing financial support well in advance
• Checking and adjusting your publishing contract