Academic writing is a process of several steps from the initial idea to a published article. Conducting them in a proper order and with due diligence can substantially increase the chances of a successful publication with reasonable efforts. Amongst the key factors for success are an awareness for the target topic in literature and the target audience, a structured manuscript preparation including review processes, and the self-confidence of the author in his/her research and conclusions.
This essay considers, in its first part, various aspects of writing and publishing academic articles. The second part of this essay deals with the challenges of successful academic publishing. Considering that a large proportion of submissions to peer-reviewed journals are rejected does not encourage academic writing in the first instance, but proper manuscript preparation can help. After briefly considering why it is important to publish at all, some of the guidelines for manuscript publishing are discussed, considering qualitative and quantitative researches, mixed methods, and non-research texts as well as non-refereed publishing.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Writing and Publishing Academic Articles
- Reasons for Academic Writing
- Considerations for Publishing
- Learning Scholarly Writing
- The Importance of Reading
- Tensions
- From Dissertation to Published Article
- Successful Academic Publishing
- Why it is Important to Publish
- General Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation
- Publishing a Dissertation
- Reviewing and Completing Academic Texts
- Important Steps in the Academic Writing Process
- Writing and Publishing
- Writers as Reviewers According to Donmoyer (2011)
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the process of writing and publishing academic articles, focusing on the challenges, considerations, and key steps involved in achieving successful publication.
- The importance of academic writing and its various purposes.
- Considerations for publishing, including journal selection, manuscript preparation, and the review process.
- Guidelines for writing different types of academic manuscripts, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and non-research texts.
- The role of reading in academic writing and the importance of evaluating source quality.
- The process of transforming a dissertation into publishable articles.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Writing and Publishing Academic Articles: This chapter delves into the reasons behind academic writing, including career advancement, clarification of issues, and contributions to knowledge. It also discusses considerations for publishing, such as journal selection, manuscript preparation, and dealing with the review process.
- Successful Academic Publishing: This section emphasizes the significance of publishing, highlighting its contribution to knowledge dissemination and career advancement. It also presents general guidelines for manuscript preparation, tailored to different types of academic manuscripts, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and non-research texts.
- Reviewing and Completing Academic Texts: This chapter focuses on the crucial steps involved in completing an academic text, including topic selection, idea gathering, planning, and organizing. It also emphasizes the importance of reviewing one's own work and incorporating feedback. It further explores the process of writing and publishing, highlighting the roles of academic reading and the need for thorough research and consideration of the target audience.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on academic writing and publishing, exploring various aspects, including journal selection, manuscript preparation, review processes, and the transformation of dissertations into publishable articles. Key themes include the importance of academic writing, the challenges of publication, and the role of reviewers in refining academic texts.
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- Heiko Filthuth (Author), 2018, Researching, Writing, Reviewing, and Publishing Academic Articles, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/541353