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<strong>Publishing</strong> <strong>Educational</strong> <strong>Research</strong>: <strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Tips</strong><br />

More Frequently Asked Questions<br />

What if I can’t write well, but have some good ideas<br />

Get help from someone who CAN write. Work with an assistant or<br />

colleague to get your ideas down, <strong>and</strong> have them help get the document<br />

into a readable format. Look for writing workshops or support services<br />

at are often available at universities. There are a number of writing<br />

strategies that can help you feel less over-whelmed. (See Belkin, Ch. 3 :<br />

"Getting it on Paper.")<br />

How can I find journals<br />

Look at the library subscriptions; check bibliographies of articles you’ve<br />

enjoyed; ask professors.<br />

What’s a "blind" review<br />

The reviewers do not know the identity of the author(s); the author(s)<br />

doesn’t know the identity of the reviewers.<br />

What does "refereed" mean<br />

More than one person reviews <strong>and</strong> makes a judgement on the quality<br />

<strong>and</strong> suitability of a manuscript for publication.<br />

Contents<br />

Introduction<br />

Writing for<br />

Publication<br />

Manuscript Review &<br />

Decision Process<br />

Criteria for Judging<br />

Manuscripts<br />

Ethics & Etiquette<br />

Ideas for Junior<br />

Faculty<br />

Ideas for Graduate<br />

Students<br />

The Culture of<br />

<strong>Publishing</strong><br />

How to Choose a<br />

Journal<br />

Frequently Asked<br />

Questions<br />

References<br />

Can I send my manuscript electronically or on a disk,<br />

instead of hard copy<br />

While editors of many journals are moving in that direction, at this time<br />

most want a hard copy first <strong>and</strong> a disk after acceptance of the<br />

manuscript. The best thing to do is to read the guidelines provided by<br />

the journal <strong>and</strong> stick to them.<br />

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