Wednesday, August 9, 6:30-10 pm
Organizers: Elizabeth Harp, Abraham Miller-Rushing, Liz Ferguson

Session sponsored by Blackwell Ecology

Have you ever wondered what editors look for when combing through droves of manuscript submissions? Just how do you get your manuscript to the top of the pile? In this session participants will learn what editors look for when deciding which articles get considered for publication. Editors from a variety of ecological journals will discuss how to avoid common mistakes when writing and submitting papers for publication. They will also give hints and tips about topics like copyright permissions, citations, and more. In addition, speakers will discuss current publishing trends and publishing biases. A question and answer session will follow the presentations; presentations will be kept short in order to allow plenty of time for lively discussion. More information, including a detailed speaker list, can be found at www.esa.org/students. This session is aimed at students, post-docs, and early-career ecologists, but attendance is open to all.

List of Speakers (rollover for links):
Liz Ferguson, Blackwell Publishing
Michael Hochberg, Ecology Letters
Chris Lortie, NCEAS
Katrina Lythgoe, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
Ken Norris, Journal of Animal Ecology (tentative)
Richard Primack, Biological Conservation
Don Strong, Ecology
Andrew Sugden, Science (tentative)

Schedule:
6:30-6:50: Time for attendees to make it through the buffet line, get a beverage, and find a seat
6:50-8:20: Brief presentations by each of the speakers (10 min each)
8:20-8:30: Break
8:30-10:00: Panel Discussion

Menu:
Whole roasted turkey with rolls; vegetables and dip; fruit, cheese, and crackers
Cash bar for beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages (one beverage included with ticket)