The document discusses reasons for writing and publishing journal articles. It notes that researchers may write articles to disseminate research findings, fulfill grant or degree requirements, or contribute to intellectual discussions in their field. It also explains that publishing in journals allows work to undergo peer review to improve quality, gives work more visibility, and preserves it permanently in the field. The document encourages reaching out with questions to further support publishing careers.

1. Why to Write and
Publish a Journal Article?
Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
University of the Punjab

2. Why do you write?
 You have a research grant and must publish the
results of your research
 You want a job or a promotion
 You are a student and have to publish to get a
degree
 You want to disseminate your work or research
findings to a particular audience

3. Why do you write?
 You want your research to have political, social, or
scientific implications for change
 You want to contribute to intellectual discussion or
scientific debate
 You want to generate new knowledge
 You are passionate about your subject area and are
compelled to write

5. Why do you publish in a journal?
 To improve your work by peer review
 To preserve your work in the permanent records
in your field
 To give your work more visibility

6. BEST WISHES FOR YOUR
PUBLISHING CAREER
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