GUIDE TO WRITING A JOURNAL ARTICLE

By SAGE publishers

* US$ 3,000 to publish an article via SAGE

1. Abstract
 -  do not just introduce the title/topic
 -  get the reader to have the interest
 -  use it as a tool to sell your article
 -  don't have an abstract that reads like a plan
 -  have a plan/structure
 -  shout out to the readers
 -  do not include footnotes/citations

2. Example of a good abstract
 -  why u embark on the project?
 -  a gap/debate/persistent social problem
 -  state why/what/how
 -  state your agruments
 -  state your recommendations

3. Why articles are rejected?
 -  too narrow/broad/poor structure/insignificant/dogmatic
 -  too defensive/not really original/too many spellings and grammatical errors
 -  NO ARGUMENT!!

4. 5 R's in Selecting journals:-
 -  Relevance - aims/scope
 -  Ranking on JCR
 -  Reputation of journal and editors
 -  Research the referencees
 -  Rejection rate

5. Query Letters to the Editors:-
 -  how many journals recieved per year?
 -  what is the turn around time?

6. Guidelines:-
 -  is the right reference?
 -  have you compelled with the word limit?
 -  past tense

*submit manuscript via SAGE track:- http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/

WHAT DOES YOUR SUPERVISOR EXPECT FROM YOU?

by Dr. Vishalache Balakrishnan (PhD from Victoria University in Wellington, NZ)

- your research proposal is a good indicator that you are prepared for to uptake your PhD/MSc
- audit papers e.g. Research Methodology which can help you in your research
- attend conferences/seminars and share your work by presenting to experts in the field to get feedbacks/advices/suggestions to validate your work.

by Prof Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Idris (PhD from Manchester, UK)

- PhD is an acedemic pursuit
- there is a huge difference between the education system between the US and the UK.
- US-more opportunity to learn whereas in the UK more to apply and contribute

by Emeritus Prof Dato Dr Abu Bakar Nordin (PhD from USA)

- PhD is not solving the world's problem, but rather than looking at a world's problem from a tiny window. Must describe your window properly - that is called conceptualize framework
- present papers in seminars and conferences

Thesis Management (what the examiners look for during viva?):-
- thesis- hypothesis- to test whether to accept/reject?
- u want the readers to know your point
- managing the format (is given by most universities/institutions)
- contents - test - background of the theory
- from the background of the theory, produce a focul theory that is the sythesis of the thesis (an inverse pryamid)
- from the focul theory, churn the conceptualize framework.
- a theory explains and predicts
- data realibility and validity
- contribution - development

Tips given by Dr. Visha's supervisor:-
1. plan your chapters well - crucial
2. type in 500 words everyday - make it a habit to type in anything but not lesser than 500 words
3. virtual library -Endnote - extremely important to build your reference library
4. keep a good group of friends - who can cheer and keep you motivated when tides are rough
5. ethics & integrity - be honest as its your work, take pride in it! never plagiarize!!if youre good in language, you are at an advantage of rephrasing intelligently.
6. enjoy your journey!!! :)

http://studenization.blogspot.com/2011/03/equity-investment-division-manager.html

Naimisharanya: JOURNAL PUBLISHING: SKILL OR SERENDIPITY ?

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JOURNAL PUBLISHING: SKILL OR SERENDIPITY ?

JOURNAL PUBLISHING: SKILL OR SERENDIPITY ?

by Prof Tony Morris ~ Scholl of Sport & Exercise Science & Institute of sport, Exercise & Active Living, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

Components:-

1.       Scholarly expertise

-          Review literature reviews

-          Rationale for paper

-          Presenting methods clearly & appropriately

-          Reporting results precisely & effectively

-          Interpret findings of research

-          Draw out implications

2.       Strategy

-          Choose most suitable journal then only start writing your article

-          What kind of research they publish/policy/research designs

-          Style of papers, length, structure, citations

3.       Knowledge

-          Know the topic

-          What has been done?

-          Why is it important?

-          How does it advance knowledge?

-          What makes it special?

-          Convince reviewers that valuable contribution

-          Convince editors that it is important to publish

*justify well if publishing a replication of a research done previously

4.  Skill

-     Just knowing the discipline is not enough

-    Need to learn how to deliver the message clear, concise, yet convincing

5.  Luck

-     Identify the editor’s opinion

-     Reviewer’s views

-     Limited space in journal issues could be a factor why the article is not published

6.  Volume

        -     Publish more rather than focussing to perfecting one article.

        -     By writing more articles, it gives more practice

        -     Do not submit articles parallel but sequential to journals for publishing

7. Perseverance

        -    Listen to feedbacks and rework on the article

        -     If want to publish, then do what has been corrected, and return to journal

        -     Review, amend, and resubmit

        -     Choose a more suitable journal if rejected

8. Status

        -     Intangible area (the speaker finds this component to be cynical)

        -     Number of authors might influence decisions of the reviewer and editor

        -     Higher status of the co-authors could be at an advantage

-     Despite being reviewed blindly, the style/topic of your writing may be recognized by    

                     the reviewer

9. Who you know?

        -     Knowing people in the field may help

        -     Editors may have the tendency to be more favourable

                -     Reviewers tend to be less critical

                -     Know the editors – “meet & greet” during conferences for eg.

Where to publish?

1. Appropriateness – article-journal
2. Discipline – more likely to be known
3. Support – help to develop but might cost you
4. Ranking – jobs/promotion; university preferred list change
5. New journals – usually a little easier
6. Opportunity – special issues

* In order to convince the editor/reviewer -:Introduction – insert at the beginning and end – why is it important/precious/special/needs to be published?