SUNY Oneonta Academic Research: Journal of Undergraduate Social Science

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Speaker

Emma Smith
SUNY Oneonta Academic Research: Journal of Undergraduate Social Science

Brief Description

SOAR is an open-access undergraduate social science journal. It’s a selective peer-reviewed forum that is student-run and faculty-advised. The goal of SOAR is to provide undergraduate students with an outlet for publishing rigorous academic research. This journal is also a part of the SUNY Open Access Repository which archives published works so works can be found on a global level.

Full Abstract

SOAR is SUNY Oneonta’s open-access undergraduate social science journal. Although SOAR takes article submissions from any university, our editorial board is SUNY Oneonta based, but is looking to grow. It is a selective peer-reviewed forum that is student-run and faculty-advised. The primary goal of SOAR is to provide undergraduate students with an outlet for publishing rigorous academic research. Students can publish research articles, research notes, book reviews, review articles, and commentary/responses depending on which fits best with their interest/topic. Having a piece of writing go through the peer review system allows students to understand the publishing process and what it takes to publish professional-level work. Having the experience of being a peer reviewer allows students to gain insight into new and upcoming research and allows them to gain skills to think more critically about other scholarly articles. SOAR has the power to have student-published work reach other academics and scholars in which published works can contribute to future research. Through SOAR and collaboration with staff, students gain power and confidence within their academic field and these publications contribute to that field/learning environment. This ungraduated social science journal is also a part of the SUNY Open Access Repository which archives and hosts published works so that they can be found on a global level. The Repository data shows how many views/where these articles are being read which show the connection and impact SOAR has across the globe. Through SOAR, members develop scholastic leadership, experience real-life career rehearsal, and practice scholarly writing.

Session Objectives

At the end of the session participants will have gained knowledge on SOAR’s peer review process, SOAR’s submissions and guidelines for publications, and the impact and potential of SOAR. Any further questions will be answered. Presenter Headshot

Session Notes

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