THE SUBMISSION PROCESS

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

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

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

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

REVIEW PROCESS (FOR MOST JOURNALS)

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

CORRESPONDENCE WITH EDITOR

Pay attention to feedback Respond to all reviewer comments Be timely with revisions Ask questions of clarity if needed Be respectful

TOP REJECTION REASONS

Out of scope for the journal (desk reject) Poor writing (grammar & spelling mistakes) Not following APA guidelines or journal formatting Lack of theoretical framework Issues with the method

Becoming a Scholar and Author: Academic Journal Submissions