Beyond the University Library: Why Publishing Your Thesis as a Book Matters?
In this blog, I will explain why it is important to publish your thesis as a book, even though your work was not finished in the library.This blog will describe why even non-library-based work is important to publish as a thesis book.
A thesis is a year's worth of hard work, research and development for every successful masters' and doctoral student. Many hours have passed in reading the literature, gathering data, analysing and presenting original findings. However, a considerable number of theses are read by very few examiners and are deposited in university archives. By publishing your thesis as a book you change that reality, as your research now has a much wider audience and an academic presence that will not disappear.
I should like to pass on to the public a body of knowledge which is valuable to pass on to the world outside the university. There is a continuous demand from the research community, education, policy makers, students and professionals to find reliable sources to help guide their work. As a book, you can share your thesis with readers who could use, reference to, and develop your research.
An important part of having a book professionally published is to get an ISBN (International Standard Book Number). This unique identifier is your publication's official identifier. ISBNs are used by libraries, bookstores, online book sellers, and academic databases to efficiently catalogue and distribute books. If you don't, your publication could fail to get the worldwide attention that it deserves.
Turning a thesis into a book does not consist of simply uploading a document for publication. Academic writing may be very technical, as it is directed towards the supervisor and the examiner. But a book ought to be able to convey ideas in a clear manner to a group of readers. Making these changes can make for a much better reading experience, including simplifying the language, streamlining the chapter flow, eliminating repetitive information, and highlighting practical applications.
But the publishing process is also one that must be planned. The authors should complete the manuscript, design a good cover, write copyright information, and select the most suitable publication form. Paperback, hardcover and eBook editions are considered as separate products and each must have a separate ISBN in order to identify and distribute properly.
There are two main ways of publishing research. Self-publishing gives authors creative control and flexibility, but comes with the challenge of self-editing, formatting, ISBN registration, and marketing. Having an expert academic publisher make these tasks easier is the way to go, as they will take care of everything and researchers can concentrate on creating a good product.
The advantages of the publication of research go far beyond making it available. A published book adds to academic legitimacy, the professional profile and unique expertise in a specific area. It can be used to apply for international research collaboration, faculty positions, academic promotions, and research grants. Published authors also have more opportunities for being invited to conferences, seminars and professional networking.
An ISBN also makes it easier to find the book. After your book is registered, it will be searchable using library catalogues, bookselling websites and research databases across the globe. This makes the work easier to access and helps to spur the community response.
Writing a thesis is not just the end of a research endeavor, it is a new quest in scholarship activity. Authors have the opportunity to share their work with people around the world and help educate and inspire the next generation instead of it remaining buried in institutional archives.
Your thesis is already a big academic accomplishment. It can then be published as a professional book, with an ISBN number, so it will have a value beyond the graduation that will provide it with more visibility, more professional recognition and more research impact.
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