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Getting published

Learn about the process of getting published in top journals, including submission rates, acceptance rates, and the editorial/review process. Discover what editors and referees look for in a paper, and get tips on how to respond to the refereeing process and increase your chances of publication.

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Getting published

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  1. Getting published Chris Warhurst

  2. The (rough, general) stats • Possibly 300-400+ submissions per year for top journals. • Typically half rejected at submission. • Typically half rejected after review. • Acceptance rates of 20-30%; can be less – 10%. • Initial review takes weeks, revisions can take months. From submission to publication with top journals can take 2-3 years.

  3. The editorial/review process Reject Accept Accept Accept Back to Authors …V4… Stylistic Adherence Editors Referees Editors Accept Reject Reject

  4. What editors do at the start • Check that appropriate subject for the journal. • Check that has an argument or storyline: what is the paper about? • Apply the ‘so what?’ question: does the paper add something new to understanding. • Check if already published – or something similar (particularly by you!). • Assess the paper’s basics and second guess referees’ reaction about general standard.

  5. What do referees look for? • Focus on the context and content; argument and evidence; contribution. • Then: • aims and objectives • storyline/argument • literature review • methodology and methods • evidence base • contribution • writing style

  6. Responding to the refereeing process • Take stock; take a step back. Carefully read the editor’s and referees’ comments. • Check if the editor gives a steer to any response. • If it’s a revision: • Identify and list what needs to be done • Revise the paper to the suggestions • Write a user-friendly response to comments • Don’t be afraid of balance – positive and negative responses • If it’s a reject, identify the reasons and learn from them.

  7. The editorial/review process Reject Accept Accept Accept Back to Authors …V4… Stylistic Adherence Editors Referees Editors Accept Reject Reject

  8. Tips • Check the journal, editorial policy and review process. • Make sure that you have a clear, coherent and consistent storyline/argument that adds to understanding in the field. • Useful to indicate the 3Cs in the introduction: content, context and contribution. • Useful to shape the introducton around the 3Ps – position, problem, proposal. 3. In structure and content, a good article is like a mini thesis. 4. Don’t take rejection or review comments personally; be professional and helpful to editors. 5.Getting it right is a learning process; like the PhD apprenticeship.

  9. For more information Email www.warwick.ac.uk/ier

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