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Informed by two recent PhD graduates, this study examines interview data gathered across four years and considers: (a) the ways in which these academics describe changes when writing in English for publication purposes, and (b) the ways in which they link changes in their writing to participation in research networks. While both scholars mentioned advances when writing in English, the first scholar emphasized how regular participation in his international network helped him consolidate his thinking; he also described how an active, critical advisor shaped his manuscripts and provided him with publication opportunities. The second participant also described the impact of active, critical mentors—for her a journal editor—on her research. She also described how large-scale collaborations, predominantly with other women, were productive when publishing.
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Janssen, G., Crites, K. (2021). The Research Networks and Writing for Publication Practices of Two Colombian Early-Career Researchers: A Longitudinal Interview Study. In: Muresan, LM., Orna-Montesinos, C. (eds) Academic Literacy Development. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62877-2_15
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