Academic Journal and Research Tracking Template

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Keep up with the ever-evolving academic landscape by regularly reviewing recent journals and research findings. This template helps professors without tenure stay informed about the latest developments in their field, ensuring they deliver accurate and relevant information in the classroom.

With detailed tasks and subtasks, you can efficiently track research trends, update course materials, and enhance your credibility and effectiveness as an educator.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Quick Wins

  • Review feedback on course updates
    ☐ Collect feedback from students ☐ Make adjustments as necessary
  • Set up RSS feeds for relevant journals
    ☐ Identify top journals in your field ☐ Set up RSS feeds to receive updates on new publications
  • Update course materials with new findings
    ☐ Review course materials ☐ Update with recent research findings
  • Weekly review of new journal articles
    ☐ Review new articles from RSS feeds ☐ Take notes on relevant findings

High Impact, Long Term

  • Monthly deep-dive into significant research
    ☐ Select one or two significant pieces of research ☐ Read in-depth and take detailed notes
  • Publish own research findings
    ☐ Identify potential topics ☐ Conduct research and publish findings
  • Quarterly review of research trends
    ☐ Analyze research from past quarter ☐ Identify new trends and significant findings
  • Utilize research in grant applications
    ☐ Identify potential grants ☐ Use recent research to bolster applications

Low Impact, Quick Wins

  • Apply new research findings to practical scenarios
    ☐ Identify practical applications of new findings ☐ Discuss with students
  • Inform students of new research
    ☐ Communicate new findings to students ☐ Discuss implications in class
  • Participate in academic discussions online
    ☐ Identify relevant online forums ☐ Participate in discussions on new research
  • Regularly update personal bibliography
    ☐ Add new publications to personal bibliography ☐ Include new citations of your work
  • Yearly summary of research findings
    ☐ Summarize key research findings from the past year ☐ Update course materials based on new findings

Low Priority / Etc.

  • Attend academic conferences
    ☐ Identify relevant conferences ☐ Attend and take notes on new research
  • Collaborate on research projects
    ☐ Identify potential collaborators ☐ Contribute to joint research projects
  • Coordinate with other faculty on research
    ☐ Discuss new findings with colleagues ☐ Coordinate on incorporating research into curriculum
  • Keep track of citations of own research
    ☐ Monitor citations of your publications ☐ Respond to critiques or questions if necessary
  • Maintain academic profile on university website
    ☐ Update profile with recent publications ☐ Add new research interests
  • Network with other researchers
    ☐ Identify key researchers in your field ☐ Connect and discuss their research
  • Stay updated with research methodologies
    ☐ Review recent methodologies ☐ Update own methods if necessary