Invited presentation on “Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly Publishing Panel: Top Scholars Look Toward and Reflect on the Tenure Process,” during the annual convention of AEJMC, St. Louis, August 12, 2011.
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Thoughts on Research in the Tenure Process
1. Invited presentation on Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly’s Publishing Panel: “Top Scholars Look Toward and Reflect on Research in the Tenure Process” H. Iris Chyi, Ph.D.School of JournalismCollege of CommunicationUniversity of Texas at AustinAnnual Convention of AEJMCSt. Louis, August 12, 2011
2. About me Having worked for 3 research universities in Hong Kong, Arizona, and Texas since 2000. A cross-national perspective A longitudinal view Research on the economics of online news Witnessed how new media research evolves
3. So, I’m actually sharing Thoughts from One of the World’s Most Senior Assistant Professors
4. Based on my observations Wherever you go, now or then, research is considered the most important indicator of performance. But it is no longer the only criterion. Research: quantity vs. quality Could be a dilemma But we need both.
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6. To enhance quality Work like hell Slow down Be creative “What’s new about new media; what’s not new about new media research” Pick the right journal Writing matters Especially for international scholars
7. Research is NOT easy Takes a long time Needs resources Reviews that are really blind … … … …
8. When frustrated Talk to friends Ask for advice Try not to be too cynical Watch the “Bad Project” video on YouTube