STM Training Courses
STM run two levels of training courses related to journal publishing - an Elementary level course and an Advanced level course.
The table below sets out a comparison between the two levels of courses:
Please note, the Advanced level course was previously run as the ‘Intensive Course in Journal publishing’. The format, topics and suggested ability prerequisites remain the same.
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Name |
Elementary Journal Course |
Advanced Journal Course |
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Learnings |
Receive an in-depth overview and understanding of all concepts, aspects, terms, approaches used within scientific journal publishing. Being able to run and develop a (set of) journal(s) on a daily basis. |
Being able to apply all aspects of scientific journal publishing in a broad and multi-facetted context. Being able to develop a set of journals over a number of years. Being able to lead a society pitch for the creation, development and acquisition of a (society) journal. |
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Target Audience |
Those who are relatively new to scientific journal publishing. |
Individuals with a few years experience within publishing and are running a number of journals or want to transition to journals publishing. |
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Keywords |
Basis, interactive, elementary, cultural awareness, application. |
Running a portfolio, in-depth, case-study, pitching, cultural knowledge, negotiating, contracts. |
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Style |
Topic based lectures (70%) with small case studies per topic. individual contribution. |
Topic based lectures (40%) with large, complex case study and pitch. Group contribution. |
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Evenings |
Social |
Team-work |
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Duration |
3 days, 2 nights |
4 days, 3 nights |
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Dates |
London (mid May) Hong Kong (late October) |
Singapore (early March) |