Successful Publishing in Scholarly Journals

by Bruce A. Thyer

Overview

Offering an insider's view of the subject, this practical guide demystifies the process of publishing in scholarly journals. The author explains how to increase the chances of having articles accepted, how to market published articles and how to achieve a consistent level of productive publishing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803948372
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/28/1994
Series:	Survival Skills for Scholars , #11
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	131
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Bruce Thyer is currently a Professor and former Dean with the College of Social Work at Florida State University. Dr. Thyer spent the years 1987 - 2002 with the University of Georgia, where he earned the rank of Distinguished Research Professor. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In 2012 he was elected to the Social Work Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Thyer is the founder and current editor of one of social work's premier journals, RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, and is the author of over 250 articles, 80 chapters and he had authored or edited over 25 professional books. His research interests involve the promotion of evidence-based practice, evaluation research, applied behavior analysis, and social work theory.

Table of Contents

The Importance of Publishing Journal Articles
Selecting an Appropriate Journal
Preparing and Submitting the Manuscript
Writing a Revision and Reviving a Rejection
What to Do After Your Manuscript Has Been Accepted
Marketing Your Published Article
Developing a Personal Program of Productive Publishing

Editorial Reviews

Presents an insider's view of how to develop a personal program of productive publishing and how to increase the chances that articles will be accepted for publication. Written in a conversational style, the volume covers the informal and formal mechanisms involved in submitting articles to scholarly journals, revising articles, and dealing with rejected manuscripts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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