Month: December 2019
Components of a Proposal (Part 2)
The research problem can be expressed as a question in both qualitative and quantitative studies, and often the question form of the problem is preferred because it is simple and expressive, since it leads the researcher to answer these questions.
Components of a Proposal
A proposal is the plan of research and a researcher’s guide for executing the research. The purpose of writing a proposal is to get approval for conducting a research project and make it credible. So it is necessary for the researcher to provide the authorities and those who finance the project with a proposal. This Read more about Components of a Proposal[…]
13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 5)
Once a journal accepts your article, congratulate yourself. Use the valuable self-confidence you have achieved as a driving force for your next research. But don’t get too proud since journals accept hundreds of articles like yours daily from around the world.
13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 3)
At this stage, the only thing you can do is wait. Besides, you should also prepare yourself for any possible results. The chief editor might accept your article quickly. This is rare and happens only when your research topic is new and interesting. But usually, after an initial review by the chief editor or the Read more about 13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 3)[…]
13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 2)
A cover letter is a piece of writing that you usually have to submit with the article. In fact, Cover Letter is the first thing that the editor will study. Actually, the editor makes a decision for your article and chooses a reviewer based on this letter. So it is better to notice the following Read more about 13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 2)[…]
13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 1)
After selecting a journal for the publication of your article, you must read its authors’ guide. In fact, you should write your article within the framework of that journal. Otherwise, the chief editor will reject it. Even if the journal accepts it at first, its reviewing will take a lot more time. If you care Read more about 13 Tips for submitting your manuscript to journals (Part 1)[…]
10 Commandments of Writing an Attractive Paper (Part 2)
5 the abstract of the article is also as important as the title. Sometimes a reader decides whether to read an article or not only based on the abstract. No matter how valuable and relevant a piece of information is, if it is not mentioned in the abstract, it will not attract the reader.
Structure of a Descriptive Research Paper
Descriptive studies Descriptive research is a type of research method that explains the existing phenomenon without considering the causes of the phenomenon under study. In this regard, the data is collected by investigating the effect of the phenomenon on the investigated population. There is a need to consider the following three characteristics in descriptive research: Read more about Structure of a Descriptive Research Paper[…]
Structure of a Field Research Paper
The general methods and principles governing the reports of scientific research are all based on scientific methods. The American Psychological Association (APA) has provided the authors with a standardized model to facilitate the transfer of research results. The authors can use these principles to prepare their research reports. Almost all top journals in the field Read more about Structure of a Field Research Paper[…]
Who Is the Audience of a Scientific Journal?
When you are writing a scholarly article, in addition to what you are trying to say, you should also consider your audience. That is, you should think of what your audience thinks of your article. You need to be aware of your audience’s biases, values, expectations, and knowledge. Besides, you should know your purpose in Read more about Who Is the Audience of a Scientific Journal?[…]
Journal Reviewers
Reviewers are the authors and editors’ guide in improving the quality of the articles. They identify the scientific and methodological issues and inform the authors to resolve them.