Preparing Research Articles

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, constitute a goldmine for the fledging researcher-writer.