How To: Effectively Review, Submit & Publish Your Academic Manuscript Dr. Kim Nimon Dr. Jeff Allen

1. Learning and Performance Quarterly Workshop:
How to Effectively Review, Submit & Publish your
Academic Manuscript
SUBMISSION PROCESS
B E F O R E Y O U S U B M IT
Select your target journals
Cite articles from your selected journal in your manuscript
Pay attention to formatting and APA guidelines
Use a plagiarism checker
Be patient- The review process takes time
M A N U S C R IP T P R E P A R A T IO N
Be specific when writing your methodology section
Discuss statistical assumptions
Justify your approach/steps
Discuss decision points
Be thoughtful with your recommendations for future research
R E V IE W P R O C E S S (H R D R /L P Q )
Editor does a desk review (Does this topic fit the journal?)
Manuscript passed to reviewers
Feedback sent to editors
Feedback compiled
Decision letter: Accept, Revisions, Reject
C O R R E S P O N D E N C E W IT H E D IT O R
Pay attention to feedback
Respond to all reviewer comments
Be timely with revisions
Ask questions of clarity if needed
Be respectful
D R . N IM O N ’S T O P R E J E C T IO N R E A S O N S
Poor writing
Poor formatting
Not following APA guidelines
Lack of theoretical framework
Issues with the method