Preparing Research Articles |
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| Author:
| Thyer, Bruce A. |
| Series title: | Pocket Guide to Social Work Research Methods Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-532337-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2008 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $64.00 |
Book Description:
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Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience editing a social work research journal, Bruce A. Thyer explains the journal publishing process, unraveling the mysteries that students - as well as many established researchers - might otherwise stumble over. Thyer's frank advice on selecting an appropriate journal, handling rejections and revisions, understanding confusing concepts like impact factors and electronic publishing, and avoiding common methodological and formatting pitfalls,...
More DescriptionDrawing on nearly 20 years of experience editing a social work research journal, Bruce A. Thyer explains the journal publishing process, unraveling the mysteries that students - as well as many established researchers - might otherwise stumble over. Thyer's frank advice on selecting an appropriate journal, handling rejections and revisions, understanding confusing concepts like impact factors and electronic publishing, and avoiding common methodological and formatting pitfalls, constitute a goldmine for the fledging researcher-writer.