What is the best way to write a research paper so that the chances of rejection would be less? Any precautions?
Please share your experiences. Thanks.
A paper must have a novel thesis and tap into a debate currently going on in the literature. It must also be fairly narrowly focused but not so narrow that it is obscure. Don't choose "hot topics" as too many talented and clever people are publishing in these areas already; don't choose "cold" topics as they are out of fashion at the moment and it is hard getting papers accepted in such areas. Choose a "warm" topic: i.e., there is discussion about the topic now and it is possible to find a clear research "gap" and tap into it.
There is lots of advice on how to structure a paper on the internet. Have a look at my book which offers good advice on this (don't be put off by the title as it deemed by many as a very worthwhile text for all -- not just international -- students, and dare I say, many academics as well).
http://www.amazon.com/Study-Skills-International-Postgraduates-Palgrave/dp/140399580X
Take your time to do good research, then "write it up" clearly. The only time I really had a rejection was when I forgot to automatically build (and delete) the list of contents, to check the structure. The paper had only one level 1 heading titled "Introduction"! Methods, Results etc were all buried in that section!
I believe that besides having a good effort, good ideas and good data, it is also necessary to introduce new things. This mixture seems too much, but there is a growing number of researchers in the world (and that's great), and you should always be growing and evolving.
A paper must have a novel thesis and tap into a debate currently going on in the literature. It must also be fairly narrowly focused but not so narrow that it is obscure. Don't choose "hot topics" as too many talented and clever people are publishing in these areas already; don't choose "cold" topics as they are out of fashion at the moment and it is hard getting papers accepted in such areas. Choose a "warm" topic: i.e., there is discussion about the topic now and it is possible to find a clear research "gap" and tap into it.
There is lots of advice on how to structure a paper on the internet. Have a look at my book which offers good advice on this (don't be put off by the title as it deemed by many as a very worthwhile text for all -- not just international -- students, and dare I say, many academics as well).
http://www.amazon.com/Study-Skills-International-Postgraduates-Palgrave/dp/140399580X
Yes, Martin is right. I may add: don't give up, practise, some luck may be important too.
Oh, thanks for the endorsement folks.
I attach some slides I did for a presentation on publishing: 'Everything you wanted to know about publishing but were afraid to ask!" Use with acknowledgment. It might contain more information than you need.
Pay particular attention to slide 32.
Dear, a good research paper must has to posses some characteristics, it has to create value for the readers, it should be contributing to the existing body of knowledge.
writing a good article is an art,and matter of idea,your idea would have to be novel. and the write up has to be linked, and synthesized.
I love this video by a Cambridge professor. it even includes some fantastic humour:
Just click on the link below, it is an absolute joy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3dkRsTqdDA
I am not expert, but I think every section of the manuscript is equally important. You must introduce the research question with the background. You must clarify why this research is important and what value it is going to add to our current understanding of the subject. You must state clearly the novelty of your work.
Then you will explain your method(s), present your results and discuss them appropriately. You should be careful about formatting the manuscript.
One thing you must ensure that you are submitting the manuscript in a journal which matches with the aim and scope.
Regards.
Dear Dr. Uddin,
attached is an excellent paper, it will guide you step by step, it show you what to do from the title to the reference.
title of the paper " Hints on Writing Technical Papers and Making Presentations",
by: Victor O. K. Li, Fellow, IEEE. , IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, VOL. 42, NO. 2, MAY 1999.
I use it always when i write a paper and recommend it to all my colleagues.
I attach what I use in seminars I presented over several years, starting in China.
It has been published as a booklet with Chinese translation; details on RG.
Prof. Lambers,
could you please re-upload your paper again because there is a problem in it?
Best Regards,
Hazim Tahir
How to Write an A+ Research Paper
Please read the resource in this link:
http://www.aresearchguide.com/1steps.html
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