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 Hey, co-authors. I'm excited to introduce my guest today, Dr. Whitney Casares, who's a private practice pediatrician, a two-time American Academy of Pediatrics author and spokesperson, and a mom of two young girls in Portland, Oregon. She's the author of five books, including three that are published through the American Academy of Pediatrics: My One-of-a-Kind Body, The New Baby Blueprint, and The Working Mom Blueprint. Her latest book, Raising Body-Confident Kids, just came out, and she's here today to talk about what it means to write, publish, and speak as a public scholar. Interested in Talking with Whitney? Website: https://www.modernmommydoc.com/about Instagram: @modernmommydoc Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Have you ever felt the need to defend the worth of your work or maybe even the worth of scholarship in general? Have you ever questioned the value of your scholarly contributions because they haven't generated citations, recognition, or the kind of impact you hoped they would? Hey co-authors! Today, I’m making the case for taking pride in the research we produce, even when it feels like nobody is paying attention. Academia has conditioned us to evaluate scholarly worth through citations, journal rankings, publication counts, and measurable impact. But those metrics do far more to hinder than help our ability to measure the value of scholarly work. We'll explore why academics sometimes apologize for their research and we'll discuss why research has value beyond its visibility and popularity. In this episode, you'll learn: Why we've allowed visibility, citations, and prestige to become measures of scholarly worth. Why contributing to collective knowledge matters, even when your research doesn't revolutionize a discipline. How research can influence students, practitioners, colleagues, and future scholars in ways we may never recognize. How to become a better advocate for your research and reclaim a sense of pride in your scholarly contributions. Remember, not every article will be widely read, not every book will become influential, and not every study will change the direction of a discipline. But that doesn't mean the work wasn't worthwhile. It's time to stop apologizing for the research we produce and start recognizing the value of the contributions we make. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

What makes your research necessary? How do you convince readers that your study contributes something meaningful to an already-established body of scholarship? Hey co-authors! One of the most challenging parts of academic writing is articulating the research gap. You might know your topic inside and out, have spent months reviewing the literature, and recognize that your study has something valuable to offer. But translating that knowledge into a clear, persuasive argument for why your research matters? That's a different challenge. In this episode, you'll learn: Recognize the indicators of a weak research gap argument, especially over relying on a lack of studies to justify your work. Build a persuasive gap statement using a practical, three-part structure to establish what we know, identify what remains unresolved, and explain why addressing it matters. Align your gap with your study by ensuring that your research questions, methods, and intended contributions work together to address the problem you've identified. Use reader-centered questions to determine whether your research gap clearly communicates the purpose and potential significance of your study. Remember, co-authors: your research gap isn't just about what the literature is missing. It's about making a compelling case for why that missing piece matters. The more clearly you articulate that argument, the easier it becomes for readers to understand why your research deserves a place in the scholarly conversation. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Do you ever feel like teaching takes time away from the research you're expected to produce? What if the work you do to prepare for class could also help you make more room for writing? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we're exploring how to teach like a researcher by breaking down the artificial divide between teaching and scholarship. Too often, academics treat these responsibilities as competing demands, but the reading you do for a research project can enrich your classroom teaching. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Develop a reading workflow that supports both your teaching and your academic research without forcing connections that don't fit. Bring current scholarship, emerging debates, and unfinished questions into the classroom to demonstrate how researchers evaluate evidence and develop knowledge. Identify natural opportunities to align course objectives, examples, and assignments with your research interests. Use classroom preparation and student questions to uncover gaps in your knowledge, clarify ideas, and generate new research questions. Reduce duplicated intellectual labor and use the time you reclaim to establish more consistent, sustainable research routines. Teaching and research don't have to be competing parts of your academic career. With intentional integration, each can strengthen the other. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Hey, co-authors!. I am excited to be joined by Dr. Paulina Cossette, who has over 15 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and writer. As an editor, she's revised over 70 books and countless research papers and dissertations. She's left academia to start her own business, Acadia Editing Services, and she's a successful academic coach and she's here to talk to us about how to start your own coaching services. If you've ever thought about coaching or editing as a full-time job or as a side-gig, then give this episode a listen. Interested in Talking with Paulina? Website: https://acadiaediting.com/ Workshop: https://acadiaediting.com/live on November 9-11; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT Paulina's Academic Business Map: acadiaediting.com/map Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

How many times have you reopened an article because you know you read something useful in it, but you can't remember what it was? How often does collecting, managing, and citing your sources start to feel like its own research project? Hey co-authors! Large academic research projects produce a web of connections, contradictions, annotations, ideas, and intellectual threads that can become increasingly difficult to keep track of.  We'll look at why source management becomes so difficult as a project grows and how to build a system that keeps your sources connected to your thinking rather than turning them into a collection of forgotten PDFs. In this episode, you'll learn: Why academic researchers become overwhelmed by the relationships between sources, not simply the number of sources. How fragmented workflows and delayed citation management create unnecessary cognitive load. How to build a living literature matrix that keeps connections between sources visible Why annotating for your argument can be more useful than simply summarizing what a source says. Your sources shouldn't slow your research down. With the right system, they can help you maintain intellectual momentum, sharpen your argument, and push you to greater depth in your field. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation:https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Hi co-authors! This week, I interview Dr. Eric Thomas Weber, University of Kentucky professor and director of the Democracy, Ethics, and Educational Philosophy Lab, about his SUNY Press book, "A Culture of Justice." We talk about how to develop, submit, publish, and promote an academic monograph. Eric offers tips and tricks for keeping his workflow going while obtaining feedback that culminates into books. We also discuss resisting “publish more” pressure, navigating publishers, and building a public platform via op-eds and podcasts. To buy the book or contact Dr. Weber, check out the information below. Interested in Talking with Eric? Email: [email protected]  Bio: https://ericthomasweber.org/books/a-culture-of-justice/ Buy the Book: https://sunypress.edu/Books/A/A-Culture-of-Justice Discount Code: SNPF26  Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Are you struggling to figure out what your theoretical framework is actually supposed to do? Are you treating theory like a requirement to check off rather than a tool that shapes how you understand your research? Hey co-authors! Theoretical frameworks can feel like one of the most confusing parts of academic research, especially when we treat all theories as though they serve the same purpose. But theories work differently based on their assumptions and paradigms and understanding that difference can fundamentally change how you approach your literature review and your study. In this episode, you’ll learn: How different theoretical traditions function within different kinds of research. Why theoretical frameworks are more than labels attached to a study. Common mistakes researchers make when selecting and applying theory. How to choose a framework that actually fits your research question or hypothesis. How to use theory to organize your literature review and create a coherent scholarly conversation. Theory doesn't have to be intimidating. When you understand what your framework is doing, it can become a powerful lens for making sense of the literature, clarifying your research, and giving your project a coherent direction. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation:https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Hey Co-authors! Today, I interview scholar-activist Amy Aldridge, Vice Provost and Communication professor at Middle Tennessee State University, about her edited book, "Reconciliation: The Final Step in Achieving Nonviolent Social Change." Dr. Aldridge explains how to put together an edited volume. She describes process of recruiting contributing, intentionally including prominent scholars, early-career academics, and practitioners' voices. We discuss choosing a publisher and how the book is part of her ongoing public scholarship coupled with talks, libraries, and workshops. Interested in Talking with Amy: Email: [email protected] Bio: https://acadprogramdev.mtsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2025/08/2025-AA-bio.pdf Buy the Book: https://titles.cognella.com/reconciliation-9798823359757 Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Have you ever followed a piece of writing advice that made your writing worse instead of better? What if some of the advice you've been given isn't actually wrong, it just doesn't work for the kind of writer you are? Hey co-authors! You’ve probably heard the same academic writing advice a million times: write every day, write for your field, or never use passive voice. We’ll explore why scholars are so drawn to certainty and how the desire for clear rules can actually get in the way of becoming a better scholar. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why research writing advice so often gets turned into rigid rules Why certainty is particularly appealing when writing already feels uncertain How following writing rules can distract us from our readers and our arguments Why good writing requires judgment rather than perfect adherence to a formula Ultimately, becoming a better academic writer isn't about eliminating uncertainty. It's about becoming more confident in your ability to navigate it. Want to Connect with Me? Website: https://www.publishingacademicresearch.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min