ABSTRACT

This chapter is concerned with the publishing and disseminating of outdoor research. A consideration of reasons for publishing and a review of different types of publishing outlets for outdoor studies research are presented including outdoor magazines, outdoor conference proceedings, outdoor studies books and outdoor peer-reviewed journals. The chapter then provides a more detailed look at some of the issues around research access, impact and metrics, which can also influence publication decisions for researchers in outdoor studies. The chapter concludes with an explanation of the process of publication in peer-reviewed journals with guidance for potential authors of outdoor studies research.