Academic publishing

Common reasons for papers to be rejected by journals

Getting a manuscript rejected by a journal is painful. Unfortunately, it happens to a lot of us. To avoid it as much as possible, it’s important to be aware of the most common reasons for rejection.

Academic publishing

Submitting to a journal: A pre-flight checklist

Your manuscript is complete, and you’ve chosen a journal to submit it to. But what are the final steps to follow as part of the submission process? Read this 10-point checklist for guidance, to avoid potential delays in having your paper processed and published.

Academic writing

How to avoid plagiarism in your paper

Plagiarism is a very serious offense in academia, with consequences ranging from failing your essay to getting suspended from your course. Even if not intending to, it can be easy to mistakenly plagiarize content from other papers. Here are some sure ways to avoid falling into that trap.

Academic publishing

Don’t forget these sections before submitting your paper

When preparing your manuscript, remember to include at least some of the following statements before submitting it to a journal.