What should be reading habits for an academic? Should I follow each issue of the journals published in my area of expertis/interest? Or should I focus my reading only on what I am currently writing (for a journal)?
Yaar - I tend to do both - but more the latter i.e. when i'm wiring a manuscript I look for the keywords that assist me to find the general literature across a range of sources. That said, there is often a pattern i.e. a particular journal has run a series of articles - or it could be a special edition. I receive several discipline journals per month - but mainly just to 'skim' out of interest. They are journals that I also have an association with i.e. Associate Editor/Journal Board - so i'm interested to note who is publishing and who are emerging researchers within the content. Personally, I would always advise researchers to be 'selective' on their reading. There is just too much out there to read just for the sake of receiving prompts or editions to read.
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Dear as an academic you should be versed in knowledge not just your area of specialisation but other areas of knowledge.
Yaar - I tend to do both - but more the latter i.e. when i'm wiring a manuscript I look for the keywords that assist me to find the general literature across a range of sources. That said, there is often a pattern i.e. a particular journal has run a series of articles - or it could be a special edition. I receive several discipline journals per month - but mainly just to 'skim' out of interest. They are journals that I also have an association with i.e. Associate Editor/Journal Board - so i'm interested to note who is publishing and who are emerging researchers within the content. Personally, I would always advise researchers to be 'selective' on their reading. There is just too much out there to read just for the sake of receiving prompts or editions to read.
Yaar - It is not necessary to follow each issue of the journals published in your area of expertise/interest as following the each and every issue of the journal may lead to wastage of time and energy and also add to stress. What is important to focus on is to read only on what you are currently writing for a journal and search for relevant available literature both online and offline. Also, read the aims and scope of the journal and read or download guidelines for authors. Submit your paper to only one journal at the time and check the journal performance for the review and publication timelines.
I usually follow some journals that are key in my field. The annual reviews are the most helpful. the reviews give wider ideas and more thoughts than the focused paper.
For depth and the scarce of time you should concentrate on articles that are relevant to you. Beware of information overload. It wearies the mind. Good luck 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I will recommend a mix of both. Knowledge is infinite and the research is emergent in nature. The focus must be on the area of research but a broader perspective might help in eradicating blemishes and will eventually fine tune your work. Remember; an academic must be disciplined with respect of his/her research interest however, there is always a grey area. Good luck !
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