Additional Assistance

The following publications provide additional insights into journal publishing. All are available via the UWS Library.

General Advice

Belcher, W.L. (2009). Writing your journal article in 12 weeks: A guide to academic publishing success. Los Angeles: Sage Publications

Aitchison, C., Kamler, B., and Lee, A. (eds.) (2010) >Publishing pedagogies for the doctorate and beyond, New York: Routledge

NB: Claire Aitchison is a UWS academic

Bowen, G.A., (2010) From Qualitative Dissertation to Quality Articles: Seven Lessons Learned. The Qualitative Report, 15(4), 864-879

Gannon-Leary, P. & Bent, M. (2010). Writing for publication and the role of the library: "Do have a cow, Man!" (Don't have a cow, Man" - Bart Simpson). New Review of Academic Librarianship, 16(1), 26-44

NB: This article contains some very good advice from journal editors.

Cuthbert, D., and Spark, C, (2008). Getting a GriP: Examining the outcomes of a pilot program to support graduate research students in writing for publication. Studies in Higher Education, 33(1), 77-88

NB: This article is written by Australian researchers

Teaching Graduate Students in the Social Sciences Writing for Publication. Full Text Available By: Nolan, Robert; Rocco, Tonette. International Journal of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, 2008, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p267-273,

Fahy, K. (2008) Writing for publication: The basics. Women and Birth, 21(2), 86 - 91

Fahy, K. (2008). Writing for publication: Argument and evidence. Women and Birth, 21(3), 113 - 117

Advice for English as a second language researchers

Cheung, Y. L. (2010). First publications in refereed english journals: Difficulties, coping strategies, and recommendations for student training. System, 38(1), 134-141