Beginning the journey into research, presenting, or publishing can feel intimidating if you don’t know where to start. Join us for a virtual informational meeting designed specifically for professionals who are new to scholarly work and want to build confidence in developing their ideas. Through accessible language, real examples, and practical guidance, you will learn how to transform your professional experiences into research questions, write a compelling proposal, and explore opportunities for publishing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
During this session, you will
- Understand the steps involved in moving from practice to scholarship
- Identify a potential research or presentation topic based on their current work
- Learn strategies for developing a basic research question or concept
- Gain practical advice on submitting presentation proposals
- Explore entry-level publishing opportunities, including JCOTR and campus-based venues
- Build confidence in seeing themselves as scholar-practitioners
- Understand the support and resources available through NODA’s Educational Initiatives Committee, Scholarly Engagement Subcommittee, and JCOTR.
NODA Core Competency addressed:
Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Analyze and disseminate data from programmatic assessment findings
- Identify gaps in OTR knowledge, discern research questions and develop strategies
to address them
- Exhibit knowledge of the research literature to guide programmatic decision making
- Describe the differences in and applications of both qualitative and quantitative
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
This webinar is designed for professionals in orientation, transition, and retention who are new to research, presenting, or publishing. It is especially suited for practitioners who have ideas grounded in their daily work but are unsure how to translate those experiences into proposals, presentations, or written scholarship. Graduate students, new professionals, and those who have not previously engaged in formal scholarly work are encouraged to attend.
PRESENTERS:
- Sal Rizza (NODA Scholarly Engagement Lead), Director of Orientation, Transition, & Family Engagement at Southern Connecticut State University
- Dennis Wiese (JCOTR Editor), Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Danielle Porter (NODA Educational Initiatives Committee Chair), Associate Director of Retention & Engagement at Florida State University
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
- Member Rate: Free
- Non-member Rates: $125