Academic article publishing is competitive. Research work is published a journal article which requires a peer review by experts in the field of study. Publishing is subject to their approval.

However, it does not mean that publication is a reserve of the seasoned researchers and academicians. New contributors also get a chance to contribute only that they find it challenging the first time. These tips can get you can get your work published even if you are doing it the first time.

Find the right journal for your research paper

Find the appropriate journal for your area of study is the first and crucial step. It reduces chances of rejection and subsequent frustration. Sending your article to the right journal will attract the attention of the editors, and it is likely that they will cite and use it. The reviewers who evaluate your work are likely to be people who publish in your specific area of research. It is even better if they are people you cited in the paper as they are likely to give you some useful feedback based on their expertise in the field. Their feedback will enable you to know ways of improving your paper even if it does not get published.

How do you determine the right journal for your research?

The first search for the top 10 publications in your specialty a checks the frequency of their publication. Settle for the top three that and define if they publish the type of research you present.

Check the citation report, and if you are not sure about the full extent of requirements, an email to the editor with a brief description of your work get you the guiding feedback.

Research on the citation

There is much data to access from many citation indices. It is even fun to read different journals as you check the citation style to determine if it is appropriate for your research paper. Send you to work only with the most deserving journal.

Commit yourself to study all the author guidelines even when reading small point fonts they use for journal submission guideline is boring. Satisfying all the criteria smoothens the way to peer review process. An editor can reject you article even before the peer review step for failing to satisfy the journal policies.

Determine the issues that the journal publishes most

Checking several editions of your target journal allows you to determine the subjects it covers most. Fine tune your research findings to present the arguments fitting its preference in the abstract and first paragraph. If you hide it further down, the peer s might not have time to read everything or determine the angle you are taking. Be careful about consistency by ensuring that your argument runs through all the sections of your paper connecting the empirical material and theory.

Adhere to any responses by a reviewer

If the editor does not reject you for noncompliance with guidelines, you are likely to get comments from reviewers. Read through all comments carefully, address the concerns of reviewers and change the sections they recommend.

Do not panic even when peer review recommendations will require much revising and correction. Even if you do not get first time acceptance, it is still a favorable decision when the evaluators decide that you revise and resubmit. You will get an opportunity to negotiate with the journal editor. It is uncommon to get minor revisions especially if you are trying the first time and you have not got an external reviewer for your work. Take time to understand the recommendations and deal with the revision more objectively.

Proofread your revised work and get a second opinion

The chance to resubmit your work could be the chance for publication. It should be in the best state. Proofread the revised paper thoroughly to ensure that arguments, grammar, structure and referencing are excellent. Ask a colleague or someone who knows about journal guidelines and your subject to reread and give you feedback. A person who did not write the work will find it easier to identify weak sections. When the work is satisfactory, you should resubmit before the deadline.

When seeking publication, you may have back and forth communication with the editor and reviewers. Always use a polite language when addressing them even when they make annoying remarks.