How to write an academic journal article in the social sciences : from literature review to publication / Beverly Yuen Thompson (professor of sociology, Sociology Department, Siena University, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson, B. Y., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

How to guides (Cheltenham, UK)

How to guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Academic writing.

Scholarly publishing.

Technical writing.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This illuminating How To Guide outlines the first steps of establishing academic writing practices. Orienting initial considerations at the start of scholarly journeys, Beverly Yuen Thompson explores designing and following writing routines, as well as accepting that failure is a significant part of any writing process. Thompson provides a guide to assessing university publication requirements and finding a niche in academia, including practical advice on how to organize material into manageable selections and citations for literature reviews. Chapters examine the writing process, discussing various practices for establishing a consistent schedule and writing for academic audiences. Paying particular attention to the submission process and deciphering reviewer comments, this How To Guide recommends reworking and revising articles for resubmission to increase the likelihood of getting published and gain a deeper understanding of journal feedback structures. How To Write an Academic Journal Article in the Social Sciences is a crucial resource for graduate students and early career researchers seeking to broaden their understanding of journal writing and the publication process. Experienced academics will also benefit from its actionable advice to refresh their skills"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction: getting started

Part I: Laying The Foundation

Introduction to Part I

1. The literature review and the review article

2. Understanding research methods

3. Organizing data for an audience

Part II: Writing

Introduction to Part II

4. A writing schedule

5. Writing the article

6. The editing stage

Part III: The Submission Process

Introduction to Part III

7. Submitting to a journal

8. From peer review to revise and resubmit

9. The academic publishing industry Conclusion: becoming a published scholar.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035366637 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.