The art of writing up a completed research project in a format suitable for submission to a social work journal is an ability separate from one's skills as a research methodologist. It is also an ability that, despite its importance, is often overlooked by research courses and senior-level mentors.
Preparing research articles
β Scribed by Bruce A Thyer
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 101
- Series
- Pocket guides to social work research methods
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Thyer's frank advice on selecting an appropriate journal, handling rejections and revisions, understanding confusing concepts like impact factors and electronic publishing, and avoiding common methodological and formatting pitfalls, constitute a goldmine for the fledging researcher-writer.
β¦ Table of Contents
Content: The importance of journal articles --
Locating one or more potential journals to target --
Preparing the manuscript --
Submitting the manuscript --
Dealing with revisions and rejections --
Your obligations as a published author.
Abstract: Thyer's frank advice on selecting an appropriate journal, handling rejections and revisions, understanding confusing concepts like impact factors and electronic publishing, and avoiding common methodological and formatting pitfalls, constitute a goldmine for the fledging researcher-writer
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The art of writing up a completed research project in a format suitable for submission to a social work journal is an ability separate from one's skills as a research methodologist. It is also an ability that, despite its importance, is often overlooked by research courses and senior-level mentors.
The art of writing up a completed research project in a format suitable for submission to a social work journal is an ability separate from one's skills as a research methodologist. It is also an ability that, despite its importance, is often overlooked by research courses and senior-level mentors.
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