Research Methods Chapter 21 - Submitting a Manuscript for Publication

What are the 7 steps in submitting a scientific manuscript for publication?

1) Develop the manuscript 2) Decide on journal 3) Follow all journal instructions 4) Send manuscript to co-authors for final revisions 5) Submit to journal 6) Receive editorial decision 7) Process reviewer feedback and resubmit if invited

What are the 5 top reasons a manuscript is rejected for publication?

1.Poor fit for the mission of the journal 2.Fatal design flaws 3.Gross methodological flaws 4.Poor presentation, writing, or clarity 5.Lack of impact

What should authors do in order to ease the publication process as much as possible?

Authors should familiarize themselves with the steps of the publication process and specific journal guidelines to ease the publication process as much as possible

What are peer reviewed journals essential for?

Peer reviewed journals are essential for the advancement of human knowledge

What does the peer review process attempt to screen for?

The peer review process attempts to screen for papers with fatal flaws

What type of journal is gold standard for research publication?

The peer reviewed scientific journal is the gold standard for research publication

Why is the submission process important?

The submission process can be long and arduous but it serves to develop the body of knowledge and preserve integrity

What are 7 different manuscript types for scientific publication?

•Original investigation •Case study •Review •Technical report •Brief report •Letter to the editor •Invited commentary