Here’s a list of web sites that we have found to be useful. As we find more, I’ll add them to the list.
A wiki for calls for papers (to help you get your published paper count): http://wikicfp.com/cfp/
Inspiration for completing your dissertation with advice on the art and craft of writing: http://writetodone.com/
PhinisheD is the place on the web to find friendly advice and support as you struggle with your dissertation or thesis, and afterwards as you navigate the stormy seas of academia. http://www.phinished.org/
Advice to Writers that includes daily quotes, writing manual recommendations, and links to articles and essays about writing. http://www.advicetowriters.com/
GradShare – “Where graduate students help each other succeed.” http://www.gradshare.com/landing.html
Courtesy of John: This is the Index of Information Systems Journals. There’s something here for anyone looking to read or publish. http://lamp.infosys.deakin.edu.au/journals/
Bedtime Reading For People Who Do Not Have Time To Sleep: http://www.cs.purdue.edu/homes/dec/essay.dissertation.html
The Researcher’s Bible: http://www.dai.ed.ac.uk/dai/teaching/modules/airm/old/lectures/resbible.html
Advice on designing scientific posters: http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm
At the DSS 2010 Conference, I was told that, if you get a paper published in one of the A+ journals, you are guaranteed your degree. John did some research on what makes an A+ journal: Quality of the papers A+ (the top 5% of journals) -Typically an A+ journal would be one of the best in its field or sub field in which to publish and would typically cover the entire field/sub field. Virtually all papers they publish will be of a very high quality. These are journals where most of the work is important (it will really shape the field) and where researchers boast about getting accepted. Acceptance rates would typically be low and the editorial board would be dominated by field leaders, including many from top institutions.” Here’s the full explanation: http://www.pesa.org.au/html_new/quality.htm