Getting published in academic journals : navigating the publication process /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Paltridge, Brian, author.
Imprint:	Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2016] ©2016
Description:	xiii, 114 pages ; 23 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Scholarly publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Academic writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Learned institutions and societies -- Publishing. Academic writing. Learned institutions and societies -- Publishing. Scholarly publishing. Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11035754

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Other authors / contributors:	Starfield, Sue, 1952- author.
ISBN:	0472035401 9780472035403 9780472122981
Notes:	"This book is written to be used in courses and workshops on publishing, as a supplement to the books in the revised and updated 'English in today's research world' (Swales & Feak) series, and as a stand-alone guide for academic writers working independently"--Page 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-114).

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Orientation
Why Write for Publication?
Chapter 1. Writing for Academic Journals
What Is an Acceptable Research Publication?
Ethical Issues in Writing for Publication
Expectations of Writing
Becoming Part of the Community
Writing in an Appropriate Style
Writing for an Audience
Making Time for Your Writing
Publishing from a Dissertation
Co-Authoring
Getting Feedback on Your Writing
Writing Groups
Chapter 2. Deciding Which Academic Journal to Publish In
The Standing of Academic Journals
Impact Factors
Other Measures
Acceptance Rates
Types of Academic Journals
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Disciplinary Journals
Field Journals
Interdisciplinary Journals
Newer Journals
Regional Journals
Publications That Are Not Peer Reviewed
Online Journals
Open Access Journals
The Role of Social Media in Academic Journal Publishing
Targeting Academic Journals
Evaluating Potential Journals
Is the Journal Peer Reviewed?
What Is the Standing of the Publisher?
How Long Has the Journal Been Published and
What Is Its Quality of Production? Who Publishes in the Journal?
What Is the Visibility and Accessibility of the Journal?
Does the Journal Have Themed or Special Issues?
What Is the Word or Page Limit for Articles?
Deciding Which Journal Fits Your Article
Internationalizing a Research Article
Keys to Publishing Success
Don't Get Discouraged
Chapter 3. Connecting Your Article to Readers
Choosing Keywords
The Importance of a Good Title
Writing a Successful Abstract
Variation in the Structure of Journal Articles
Creating a Research Space
The Importance of the Discussion Section
Do I Need a Separate Conclusion?
The Importance of Current References
Reading as a Writer
Chapter 4. Understanding the Peer Review Process
What Peer Review Involves
Double Blind vs. Single Blind Reviews
The Role of Editors in the Peer Review Process
The Role of Reviewers in the Peer Review Process
The Basic Peer Review Process
The Criteria Reviewers Use to Assess Journal Articles
How Long Does It Take to Be Reviewed?
What Is Expected of You in the Peer Review Process?
How Long Should I Wait to Hear from the Journal after I Submit?
What Happens after an Article Has Been Accepted?
Chapter 5. Reading Reviewers' Reports and Addressing Their Concerns
Revise and Resubmit
Responding to Reviewers' Comments
Understanding What Reviewers Are Asking You to Do
Deciding Not to Revise
Dealing With a Rejection
English Proficiency and the Review Process
Where To Go from Here?
Appendix: Flowchart of the Peer Review Process
References

Getting published in academic journals : navigating the publication process /

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