Workshop 5
The publication process for SCB’s journals, Conservation Biology and Conservation Letters
    Session Organizer: Erica Fleishman

Description: Publication of the journals Conservation Biology and Conservation Letters is a primary mechanism by which the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) advances the science and informs the practice of conserving Earth’s biological diversity. In this workshop, the editorial teams of SCB’s two peer-reviewed journals will outline the complete process of publication. We will address determination of journal scope and emphasis, the review process and editorial decisions, and production of cohesive volumes. We will highlight ways that authors can increase the probability of publishing in Conservation Biology and Conservation Letters as well as options for serving in an editorial capacity. With our publisher, Wiley-Blackwell, we also will touch on current issues and trends in the publishing industry.