Providing a detailed guide to editing multi-authored publications such as a collection of papers, a special issue of a journal or an academic blog, this must-read book canvases the benefits and challenges of undertaking editorial work. This compact book is designed to guide new scholarly (co-)editors through the complex journey of editing. It provides considered and detailed advice on the less well-known scholarly practices and the processes, challenges and rewards of this work, throughout the process from start to finish, with a focus on ensuring successful outcomes for all. Practical advice is delivered throughout this book, mapped against the wider context of academic life and values, covering topics such as: Considering and preparing for how scholarly editing work fits with your academic career, your own values and your aspirations Building collaborative relationships with colleagues participating in the project, from publishers and co-editors to authors, reviewers and readers; and Understanding the specific requirements of edited monographs, journal special issues and multi-authored blogs, including insights into what can go wrong and how to manage recovery Offering critical insights into the realities of scholarly editing, this is an essential read for any academic who plans to undertake a scholarly editing project. The ‘Insider Guides to Success in Academia’ offers support and practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers. Covering the topics that really matter, but which often get overlooked, this indispensable series provides practical and realistic guidance to address many of the needs and challenges of trying to operate, and remain, in academia. These neat pocket guides fill specific and significant gaps in current literature. Each book offers insider perspectives on the often implicit rules of the game – the things you need to know but usually aren’t told by institutional postgraduate support, researcher development units, or supervisors – and will address a practical topic that is key to career progression. They are essential reading for doctoral students, early-career researchers, supervisors, mentors, or anyone looking to launch or maintain their career in academia.

Book Publishing For Entrepreneurs takes the headache out of self-publishing. Strauss clearly defines the process of publishing and lets you in on insider publishing secrets. You will learn publishing terms and what they mean like what is the difference between an editor, copy-editor, developmental editor and proofreader. Book Publishing for Entrepreneurs is like having your own personal publishing consultant.

The higher education landscape is embracing the call to be innovative, yet scholars have not clearly defined what it means to innovate. Innovation is not limited to the use and adoption of educational technologies, and it encompasses a broad array of elements that must be considered if we are to truly aspire toward innovative teaching in higher education. Enhancing Learning Design for Innovative Teaching in Higher Education is a critical scholarly publication that examines how instructional systems design, instructional design, educational technologies, curriculum design, and program design impact innovation and innovative teaching in higher education. The book offers definitions of innovative teaching and examines critical intersections to achieve innovation and innovative teaching in post-secondary environments. Highlighting a wide range of topics such as program mapping and learning design, this book is essential for academicians, administrators, professionals, curriculum developers, instructional designers, K-12 teachers, educational technologists, researchers, and students.

Written by some of the leading international scholars in the field, this book presents the current state-of-the-art in knowledge management. The book offers a strong response to the need for a body of scientific knowledge on the understanding, managing and measuring of knowledge in organizations and brings an international perspective to bear on the issues bridging theory and practice through case study illustrations from Europe, Japan and American companies.

Foundations of Health Information Management, 6th Edition is an absolute must for anyone beginning a career in HIM. By focusing on healthcare delivery systems, electronic health records, and the processing, maintenance, and analysis of health information, this engaging, easy-to-understand text presents a realistic and practical view of technology and trends in healthcare. It readies you for the role of a Registered Health Information Technician, who not only maintains and secures accurate health documentation, but serves as a healthcare analyst who translates data into useful, quality information that can control costs and further research. This edition is organized by CAHIIM competencies to prepare you for the RHIT® credentialing exam, as well as EHR samples, critical-thinking exercises, and expanded coverage of key issues in HIM today. Clear writing style and easy reading level make reading and studying more time efficient. Organized for CAHIIM competencies to assure that you are prepared to sit for the exam. Competency Check-in Exercises at the end of every main section in each chapter encourage you to review and apply key concepts. Competency Milestone feature at the end of each chapter hosts ample assessments to ensure your comprehension of the CAHIIM competencies. Ethics Challenge links topics to professional ethics with real-world scenarios and critical-thinking questions. Critical-thinking questions challenge you to apply learning to professional situations. Mock RHIT® exam provides you with the opportunity to practice taking a timed, objective-based exam. Specialized chapters, including legal, statistics, coding, and performance improvement and project management, support in-depth learning. Professional Profile highlights key HIM professionals represented in chapter discussions. Patient Care Perspective illustrates the impact of HIM professionals on patients and patient care. Career Tip boxes instruct you on a course of study and work experience required for the position. Chapter summaries and reviews allow for easy review of each chapter’s main concepts. SimChart® and SimChart® for the Medical Office EHR samples demonstrate electronic medical records in use.

Most ‘How to write/publish’ books are aimed at the scientific community and medical professionals as a whole. To date none has ever been dedicated to surgeons alone. This book is aimed specifically at surgeons who wish to have their work, observations, novel ideas to be published, but do not know the route leading to successful publication in the various leading and reputable journals. Each chapter will attempt to guide the budding writer, using simple and brief language and taking examples from daily life. After reading this book the surgeon should be better informed and successful in writing, publishing and editing. They will be ready to 'publish and not be damned'. Includes over 30 contributions from leading surgical authors, many of whom are editors of renowned surgical journals.

An up-to-date and comprehensive handbook written by experienced professionals, covering all aspects of journal publishing, both online and in print.