Publishing Tips for Journal Manuscripts
Appropriate Venue: Thoroughly review the last 2-3 years of the prospective journal as an appropriate locus.
Citations: Show a knowledge of the discourse in the journal – new and older articles.
Alternatives: Consider several journals in your area of interest – not just the most prominent or highly ranked.
SSCI: This designation pertains only to a subset of journals; criteria are unclear.
Peer-Review?: True peer review is important and valuable. Do not misrepresent the nature of a publication.
Symposia: Editing a symposium or connecting with a symposium may facilitate publication.
Writing: Clear writing is often as important as content and analysis. Spelling and grammar count.
Proofing: For content as well as spelling and grammar.
Articles-by-Formula: Be wary of technical approaches that add little to our insights.
Quant vs. Qual: Data without strong insights is of questionable value; interviews and cases add depth.
Concurrent submissions: Not!
Addressing the Journal Editor(s): Be accurate; do not clip and paste from previous correspondence with other journals
Advice: Ask the journal editors – they can be very helpful.