So You Want to Be a Published Author? Peer Reviewed Publications 101

This product is free for BHN members.

This webinar was presented live on May 25, 2022.

Many registered dietitian nutritionists would like to advance their careers by becoming a published author in a specialized field, but are hindered by their lack of understanding of the peer review process. In this introductory webinar, Janice Goldschmidt, incoming BHN Director of Communications, will explain the basics of the peer review process and how to produce a publishable manuscript. Participants will also learn how to identify the most appropriate journal for their potential work, and understand the role of peer reviewers and how to pursue such a role.

CPEU: 1.0
CPE Level: 1
Performance Indicators: 1.1.2, 6.1.5, 6.4.3

Learning Objectives

1. Describe how peer-reviewed publishing works, the ethical underpinnings, and the collaborative role of the author, reviewer and editor
2. List 3 examples of entry-level publication opportunities in peer reviewed publishing
3. Explain the role of the Institutional Review Board in ethical peer-reviewed publishing

Speaker

Janice Goldschmidt, MPH, MS, RD, LDN

Janice received her master's degree in nutrition and food science as well as a master's in public health from the University of Maryland-College Park. She is currently actively involved as both a researcher and practitioner in the nutritional status of individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and has published and presented on this topic in numerous professional publications and at conferences. In 2018, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) published her first book entitled Teaching Authentic Cooking Skills to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Active Engagement. Janice received the "Excellence in Written Communication" Award presented by the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group at the 2018 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. Janice currently serves as the Director of Nutrition Services at Community Support Services, Inc. and is responsible for development of programs intended to support the health and wellness of adults with IDD through nutrition related programming. She is also the Program Director of the CSS Dietetic Intern Program where she oversees eight in-house students and works as a preceptor with remote interns.