First Steps in Journal Article Writing

Providing helpful examples, this concise and practical handbook guides the reader through the process of article writing for submission to scholarly journals. It clarifies the steps involved in writing for publication and discusses the writing style required for a journal article. The book will prove to be an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced researchers. Chapters include selecting a topic, proposal design, research design and methodological considerations, submitting an article for publication, and the role of critical readers.