Publishing Scientific Articles: An Overview for Students

Workshop by Vincent Denault

Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Online only (Zoom)

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Abstract

The publication of scientific articles is an integral part of researchers’ daily work. However, for students, the process can appear opaque and, at times, inaccessible. For those experiencing it for the first time, it can also prove to be demanding.

In this presentation, Vincent Denault will outline the various stages of the scientific publication process, the opportunities available to students who have not yet published, as well as the challenges and common pitfalls associated with publication. He will also share practical strategies to help facilitate the experience. The issue of presenting at scientific conferences will likewise be addressed.

Participants are invited to submit in advance any questions they may have regarding the publication and presentation of scientific work. These questions will help tailor the presentation to participants’ specific concerns and experiences.

Biography

Vincent Denault is an Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology at Université de Montréal and a regular researcher at the International Centre for Comparative Criminology. He previously held a postdoctoral research position in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University, as well as at the International Centre for Comparative Criminology and the Public Law Research Centre at Université de Montréal.

He has also worked as a research consultant in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has taught at several universities, including the Faculty of Law at Université de Sherbrooke and both the Department of Communication and the Faculty of Law at Université de Montréal. He is a co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Nonverbal Communication Sciences.

Vincent Denault holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Université de Montréal (2020) and a Master’s degree in Law from Université du Québec à Montréal (2015). His research primarily focuses on issues related to witness credibility, deception detection, and nonverbal behavior.

Outside academia, he is also a lawyer and a coroner, investigating deaths resulting from negligence or occurring under unclear or violent circumstances.