Journal article
Engaging the next generation of editorial talent through a hands-on fellowship model
Ecology letters, Vol.24(7), pp.1297-1301
07/01/2021
PMID: 33905592
Abstract
Peer-review and subject-matter editing is the backbone of scientific publishing. However, early-career researchers (ECRs) are given few opportunities to participate in the editorial process beyond reviewing articles. Thus, a disconnect exists: science needs high-quality editorial talent to conduct, oversee and improve the publishing process, yet we dedicate few resources to building editorial talent nor giving ECRs formal opportunities to influence publishing from within. ECRs can contribute to the publishing landscape in unique ways given their insight into new and rapidly developing publishing trends (e.g. open science). Here, we describe a two-way fellowship model that gives ECRs a "seat" at the editorial table of a field-leading journal. We describe both the necessary framework and benefits that can stem from editorial fellowships for ECRs, editors, journals, societies, and the broader scientific community.
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- Title
- Engaging the next generation of editorial talent through a hands-on fellowship model
- Creators
- Bridget R. Deemer - Washington State University VancouverScott Hotaling - Washington State University, Biological Sciences, School ofKelsey Poulson-Ellestad - Roosevelt UniversityLaura J. Falkenberg - Chinese University of Hong Kong, ShenzhenJames E. Cloern - United States Geological SurveyPatricia A. Soranno - Michigan State University
- Publication Details
- Ecology letters, Vol.24(7), pp.1297-1301
- Academic Unit
- Kelley Lab
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 5
- Grant note
- RCEF OPP-1906015 / NSF; National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Identifiers
- 99900882930901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article