Caught up in a myriad of other activities as the Fall semester 2019 draws to a close at SUNY Korea, I've been neglecting my blog! Since it was launched over a decade ago, I've posted multiple times every month, but not one single post this month (November 2019). This post will keep the record of at least one post per month over the life of the blog intact.
I'd like to use this post to draw attention to an issue that continues to bedevil scholars who pursue a livelihood through teaching and research in colleges and universities. Simply put, should we publish online and make our contributions freely available or seek the most reputable journal and book publishers in an effort to advance our careers and protect our "intellectual property." See some of my prior posts on this topic (at this link). Also, to what extent should we rely on platforms like ResearchGate or Academia.edu to promote our own research, versus publication in high-impact journals that developed their reputations during the 20th century mass media era? This is a conversation in which I hope to engage my colleagues here at SUNY Korea and around the world.
