Publish and share
- Journal articles
- Books & book chapters
- Conference publications
- Non-academic publications
- Non-traditional research outputs
- Preprints
- Protocols
- Research data
Conference publicationsMost disciplines hold conferences where researchers or practitioners meet to network, present, and discuss the latest research. Conference presentations are often the first place that research is reported and may provide the most current source of results. When considering attendance and presentation at a conference, think about the target audience, cost, and overall benefits of attendance. Calls for participation tend to be circulated on discipline lists and key journals; ongoing conferences will have permanent websites. Be wary of unsolicited calls for participation at unfamiliar conferences. Check the predatory publishing section of this module for more information. |
Think.Check.Attend assists researchers to judge the legitimacy and academic credentials of conferences. Core Rankings Portal provides assessments of major conferences in the computing disciplines. |
Conference publications come in a variety of formats, including:
Like books and book chapters, conference presentations are well regarded in some disciplines, less so than other disciplines. It is important that you consult your colleagues or your supervisor if you are unsure.
To be eligible for categorisation as an E1 conference paper for internal reporting process and ERA, conference papers must be:
Check the Guidelines for Traditional Research Outputs for further details.
Conference papers are often difficult to locate. A conference website may remain accessible post-conference and include papers and other presentations. Proceedings volumes may include all papers and published in print or online, or papers may be published in special volumes of journals.
Many databases also index conference papers – contact your Research Liaison Librarian for assistance.