As an early career scholar, getting involved in peer reviewing can seem like one of the more challenging parts of getting involved in the field. What kind of work should you begin reviewing? What are best practices for writing peer reviews? How and where can you even get involved? In this episode of the Growing Up Comm. Podcast series, Dr. Dan Andrews asks Dr. Nick Bowman, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Media Psychology, all the burning questions on the minds of early career scholars and soon-to-be reviewers. Drawing from his own experience as a scholar and editor, Dr. Bowman shares insider tips and advice on how early career scholars can best navigate the field of peer reviews.

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Featuring

Dan Andrew

Nick Bowman

More from our guests:

Dan Andrew

Lecturer | School of the Arts and Media

University of New South Wales

Member | SECAC

Nick Bowman

Associate Professor | Newhouse School of Public Communications

Syracuse University

Editor-in-Chief | Journal of Media Psychology

Works Referenced in Episode:

Journal of Communication

Copy and Audio Editors:

Jabari Clemons

Kate In

Sharlene Burgos

Executive Producer:

DeVante Brown

Are you just beginning your graduate studies and feeling a bit overwhelmed or out of place? Or maybe you’re well into your studies and still can’t shake the feeling that your academic journey is not going as smoothly as everyone else's? Well, you’re not alone! In the episode of Growing Up Comm. PhD candidate Anaëlle Gonzalez joins Lara Schreurs to discuss just how common imposter syndrome can be, the importance of prioritizing one’s mental health and social life throughout grad school as well as some tips for building a substantial support system and changing one’s mindset to help create a more positive and fulfilling graduate experience.

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Featuring

Lara Schreurs

Anaëlle Gonzalez

Sponsor:

The International Communication Association

More from our guests:

Lara Schreurs

Postdoctoral Researcher | School for Mass Communication Research

KU Leuven

Anaëlle Gonzalez

PhD Candidate | School for Mass Communication Research

KU Leuven

Copy and Audio Editors:

Kate In

Sharlene Burgos

Executive Producer:

DeVante Brown

As an early career scholar, it can feel like you have to work all the time to get ahead – or just to stay on top of things. But as guests Andrew Gambino and Drew Cingel explain in this episode of Growing Up Comm, balance is important.

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Featuring:

Arienne Ferchaud

Andrew Gambino

Drew Cingel

Sponsor:

The International Communication Association

More from our host and guests:

Arienne Ferchaud

Assistant Professor | School of Communication

Florida State University

Twitter: @ferchauda @FSU_COM

Andrew Gambino

Assistant Professor | Department of Communication Studies

Hong Kong Baptist University

Twitter: @Avant_G

Drew Cingel

Associate Professor | Department of Communication

University of California, Davis

Mass Media Lab

Email: dcingel@ucdavis.edu

Copy and Audio Editor:

Lacie Yao

Christian Elliott

Jo Lampert

Executive Producer:

DeVante Brown