AALS Workshop for Pretenured Law School Teachers of Color: Q&A

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Potential Discussion Questions: Developing a Scholarly Agenda. With whom should you discuss and share your work? What are some useful guidelines for selecting a topic, developing a writing schedule, and completing the article, essay, or book? Why is it important to read and cite other major contributors in the area in which you write? How to best use research assistants? How might you create and capitalize on synergies between teaching and scholarship? Placing your Work. What strategies should you use? What resources are available to help you? What should you be thinking about to best meet your objectives? Building a Scholarly Reputation. What does it mean, and why is it important? What are some strategies to enhance opportunities to present your work at conferences and external faculty workshops? Is it worthwhile to cultivate a social media presence? Can op-eds support your scholarly reputation, or are they a distraction from your larger academic projects? How do you determine whether your institution values nontraditional legal contributions?