Papers, journal articles, manuscripts… Whatever you call them, these documents are the foundation of any scientific field. Career-wise, they are also a form of currency as they demonstrate the researcher’s ability to turn ideas into tangible contributions to the current body of knowledge.
As for how to get published, the process begins by finding the right journal. Rather than first writing your paper and then finding it a home, seek out the journal that best aligns with your research goals and then prepare your paper to match its scope, aims, and audience. Not only will your odds of acceptance increase, you’ll be more efficient in preparing content that will have impact in your field.
How to get published: What distinguishes a good manuscript from a bad one? (elsevier.com)
Publishers have a vast library of resources for authors such as the step-by-step guide shown above or the one-page summary (opens as a PDF) on the right. You will increase your chances of success if you take the time to understand the publishing process itself and what specific journal editors are looking for.
We’ve also put together several articles to help you with individual sections in a typical journal article:
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