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Writing for Academic Journals, 4th Edition: Essential Skills for Scholarly Writing and Publishing

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About the Book

Writing for Academic Journals is a comprehensive guide to writing and publishing scholarly articles in academic journals. This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in scholarly writing and publishing. It includes new chapters on open access publishing, data management and citation, and the use of social media in scholarly communication.

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1762 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	229 pages

The book is divided into three parts:

Part 1: The Basics of Scholarly Writing

This part covers the basics of scholarly writing, including how to choose a topic, conduct research, and write a research paper. It also includes chapters on style guides, citation, and references.

Part 2: The Process of Publishing in Academic Journals

This part covers the process of submitting a paper to an academic journal, including how to choose a journal, write a cover letter, and respond to peer review. It also includes chapters on open access publishing and data management.

Part 3: The Life of a Scholarly Article

This part covers the life of a scholarly article after it has been published, including how to promote your work and measure its impact. It also includes chapters on the use of social media in scholarly communication.

Benefits for Readers

Writing for Academic Journals is an essential resource for anyone who wants to write and publish scholarly articles in academic journals. This book provides readers with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the competitive world of academic publishing.

Learn the basics of scholarly writing, including how to choose a topic, conduct research, and write a research paper.
Understand the process of submitting a paper to an academic journal, including how to choose a journal, write a cover letter, and respond to peer review.
Discover the latest trends in scholarly publishing, including open access publishing and the use of social media.
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the competitive world of academic publishing.

About the Author

Dr. Michael Alley is a professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of several books on writing, including The Craft of Research and The Elements of Style.