Getting Published

If, after you submitted your article, the journal asks you to revise and re-submit it, you should not feel disheartened. Suggestions for minor or major revisions of your paper should be seen as an expected part of the process. This type of feedback should not be interpreted as criticism, but an opportunity to improve your […]

Usually, when you submit a journal article for consideration, you also need to include a cover letter for the journal’s editor. Although this is not standard practice anymore, it is still generally encouraged. Whether a cover letter is required or not, do not go into this endeavor hastily. The letter gives you a chance to […]

Even if your research is of high standard and fills a knowledge gap, getting it published is not a given. There are a few hurdles standing in your way, and some of these can be negated by allowing some time to study your target journal. This post describes some areas you should cover when looking […]

If you ever had to put together a literature review, then you probably got burnt out on reading the same type of journal article over and over again. If you are interested in the subject matter at hand, a few in one sitting can be okay, but after ten or twelve articles in one day […]

When you engage in research, part of your work involves disseminating your research findings. Making these findings publicly available is generally the ultimate goal of most researchers, and getting published in the right publication can often make you a full-fledged “member” of the scientific world. Publishing your work can be a challenge though, especially if […]