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Professional Development Course
How To Get Your Article
Published In Academic
Journals
(Web of Science and Scopus)
Who
The course is for scholars whose first language is not English aiming to publish articles in
academic English language journals. It is also useful for university managers responsible
for improving publication track records in Web of Science and Scopus.
The Course
CEU professors who have a long list of publications will share first-hand knowledge
and experience on getting your article published in the academic journal, from the
first step of approaching the editor till the final stage of publication. Academic writing
specialists will teach you the rules and tactics of academic writing, without which even
good research outcomes will be rejected for publication. The course will address the
following key issues:
•	 Selecting relevant journals, calibrating your chances
•	 Contacting and effectively communicating with editors
•	 Planning and structuring your article
•	 Considering the reader’s expectations
•	 Arguing effectively in relation to sources
•	 Using objective but persuasive language
•	 Getting and giving peer feedback
•	 Polishing and refining your manuscript for publication.
Note: to gain maximum benefit from this course you should have a research idea or a piece
of work in process that you can discuss and consult on.
Format
The course will include hands-on seminars, discussion workshops, practical advice
and individual writing sessions, with opportunities to discuss your work with writing
professionals. Each day will involve writing-focused and publication focused sessions,
as well as individual writing time. The number of participants is limited to 25.
Where and when
The course will be held in Budapest at Central European University on:
Financial details
The fee of € 950 includes all documentation, 3 nights’ accommodation, lunches and
coffee breaks, group dinner, transfers, and a Budapest sightseeing trip. It excludes
travel and visa expenses.
A visa invitation letter will be issued as soon as payment has been received.
Application process
To apply please send an e-mail in English or Russian to the Course Secretariat at
highered_programs@ceu.hu or azarovaa@ceu.hu together with the following
supporting documents:
•	 A one (or maximum two) page curriculum vitae
•	 A short writing sample
Both English and Russian language inquiries can be addressed by e-mail at
highered_programs@ceu.hu or azarovaa@ceu.hu.
Deadlines for submissions: June 25, 2014 for the August course and September 1,
2014 for October course.
Please indicate in the application e-mail for which period (august or October) you would like
to register.
Our credentials
The Center for Academic Writing at Central European University has run many training
courses for scholars and teachers since 2002. As well as providing consultancy for
universities wishing to develop writing support or develop faculty teaching skills,
the Center has played an important role in training scholars in the area of writing
in Russia, Estonia, Germany, the Netherlands. Central European University is an
internationally recognized institution of post-graduate education in social sciences
and humanities (www.ceu.hu).
Course instructors
The course director is John Harbord, Director of the Center for Academic Writing. John
has 16 years’ experience of working in the disciplines of International Relations, Public
Policy, Political Science, Economics and Gender Studies. He has been an educational
consultant to the Charles University, Prague, the American University in Bulgaria, Tbilisi
State University, the Azerbaijani Diplomatic Academy and many other institutions. His
own research focuses largely on educational policy.
Additional instructors for the course will be drawn from the Center for Academic
Writing, depending on their availability.
Detailed information about the CAW and the professional profile of instructors can be
found at: http://caw.ceu.hu/caw/people

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How to get your article published

  • 1. Professional Development Course How To Get Your Article Published In Academic Journals (Web of Science and Scopus)
  • 2. Who The course is for scholars whose first language is not English aiming to publish articles in academic English language journals. It is also useful for university managers responsible for improving publication track records in Web of Science and Scopus. The Course CEU professors who have a long list of publications will share first-hand knowledge and experience on getting your article published in the academic journal, from the first step of approaching the editor till the final stage of publication. Academic writing specialists will teach you the rules and tactics of academic writing, without which even good research outcomes will be rejected for publication. The course will address the following key issues: • Selecting relevant journals, calibrating your chances • Contacting and effectively communicating with editors • Planning and structuring your article • Considering the reader’s expectations • Arguing effectively in relation to sources • Using objective but persuasive language • Getting and giving peer feedback • Polishing and refining your manuscript for publication. Note: to gain maximum benefit from this course you should have a research idea or a piece of work in process that you can discuss and consult on. Format The course will include hands-on seminars, discussion workshops, practical advice and individual writing sessions, with opportunities to discuss your work with writing professionals. Each day will involve writing-focused and publication focused sessions, as well as individual writing time. The number of participants is limited to 25. Where and when The course will be held in Budapest at Central European University on: Financial details The fee of € 950 includes all documentation, 3 nights’ accommodation, lunches and coffee breaks, group dinner, transfers, and a Budapest sightseeing trip. It excludes travel and visa expenses. A visa invitation letter will be issued as soon as payment has been received. Application process To apply please send an e-mail in English or Russian to the Course Secretariat at highered_programs@ceu.hu or azarovaa@ceu.hu together with the following supporting documents: • A one (or maximum two) page curriculum vitae • A short writing sample Both English and Russian language inquiries can be addressed by e-mail at highered_programs@ceu.hu or azarovaa@ceu.hu. Deadlines for submissions: June 25, 2014 for the August course and September 1, 2014 for October course. Please indicate in the application e-mail for which period (august or October) you would like to register.
  • 3. Our credentials The Center for Academic Writing at Central European University has run many training courses for scholars and teachers since 2002. As well as providing consultancy for universities wishing to develop writing support or develop faculty teaching skills, the Center has played an important role in training scholars in the area of writing in Russia, Estonia, Germany, the Netherlands. Central European University is an internationally recognized institution of post-graduate education in social sciences and humanities (www.ceu.hu). Course instructors The course director is John Harbord, Director of the Center for Academic Writing. John has 16 years’ experience of working in the disciplines of International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics and Gender Studies. He has been an educational consultant to the Charles University, Prague, the American University in Bulgaria, Tbilisi State University, the Azerbaijani Diplomatic Academy and many other institutions. His own research focuses largely on educational policy. Additional instructors for the course will be drawn from the Center for Academic Writing, depending on their availability. Detailed information about the CAW and the professional profile of instructors can be found at: http://caw.ceu.hu/caw/people