Free Graduate Resources

Are you looking for new resources to help teach about the research and publication process? Check out these new #OER publications from the Iowa State University Digital Press, led by authors at the Graduate College at Iowa State University.

Preparing to Publish, 2nd Edition
by Elena CotosSarah Huffman, and Kimberly Pace Becker
https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/plugins/books/252/
This text provides graduate student writers with helpful information, strategies, and tips on navigating disciplinary writing in their fields and how to understand, dissect, and ultimately, construct their own research article.

Surviving Research Publication: A Guide for New Scholars
by Lily Compton, Ph.D.Megan O’Donnell, and Kristin Terrill, Ph.D.
https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/plugins/books/216/
This book is an essential guide for graduate students and early career researchers, covering everything from the basics of a literature review through research ethics and the use of technology.

ETD Formatting User’s Group Meeting

Join the discussion on the past year’s challenges, issues and successes in the field, and to share knowledge and resources with colleagues bimonthly via Zoom. To participate in user group discussions, you should complete this form. If you’re already a user group member and need the Zoom meeting details, please contact Sally Evans at sevans13@gmu.edu.

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February Community Engagement Meeting

February 18, 2026 (2:00 – 3:00 PM EST) – Envisioning to Celebrating: Conscientious Goal Setting. Led by Drs. Kristin Terrill and Ruth Lu.

Anyone interested in signing up to participate in the group should complete this form to subscribe to the mailing list.