Plan for Research and Publicatio

Plan for Research and Publication-Working historians are expected to “publish or perish.” -In 750 words, develop a plan for publication of an American West Research Paper on “The Indian Removal Act.”Create an outline of your plan that includes:a. A marketable “elevator speech” about the research. In this short paragraph, introduce the topic and what it adds to the larger conversations. (minimum of 150‐words).b. Where would you go to conduct your research (online/in person)? Develop a mini‐research trip itinerary that addresses aspects of your work that you would do to make your paper publish‐ready.c. Research, writing, and editing timeline. Account for the various steps in the process that would elevate your paper from school assignment to publish‐ready.d. Development of a support network. Who is going to assist you along the path to publication (proofreader, editor, objective critics, encouragers, etc.)?e. How will you fund your research? Examine fellowships, grants and other funding sources.f. Finding an appropriate publisherg. Submission to publisher