Executive summary: This comprehensive guide provides advice on publishing research in peer-reviewed journals, particularly for newer researchers, covering decision-making, types of journals and papers, writing and submission steps, addressing reviews, and managing rejection.
Key points:
Consider whether publishing in journals fits your goals before investing significant time; key tradeoffs are credibility and reach versus effort and delays.
Many journal types exist; target those matching your paper style, scope, fees, impact, and audience.
Parts of journal submissions include the manuscript, figures, cover letter, data availability statement, and more.
Persist through likely rejection; address all reviewer comments thoroughly.
Manage anxiety and hurtful comments; most face frequent rejection and occasional nastiness.
Use reference managers and check journal preprint policies.
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Executive summary: This comprehensive guide provides advice on publishing research in peer-reviewed journals, particularly for newer researchers, covering decision-making, types of journals and papers, writing and submission steps, addressing reviews, and managing rejection.
Key points:
Consider whether publishing in journals fits your goals before investing significant time; key tradeoffs are credibility and reach versus effort and delays.
Many journal types exist; target those matching your paper style, scope, fees, impact, and audience.
Parts of journal submissions include the manuscript, figures, cover letter, data availability statement, and more.
Persist through likely rejection; address all reviewer comments thoroughly.
Manage anxiety and hurtful comments; most face frequent rejection and occasional nastiness.
Use reference managers and check journal preprint policies.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.