Tips for Getting Published in a Scientific Journal

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In 2016, there were approximately 6.9 million people employed in the science and engineering fields in the United States alone. Globally, scientific journals published a total of 2,555,959 articles in 2018, with 422,808 coming from researchers in the U.S. Though there are great avenues for researchers who are new to their fields, scholarly publishing is still competitive. Make sure your manuscript has the best chance for acceptance.

7 Tips for Publishing a Scientific Paper

Editors receive large volumes of manuscripts daily. Here are some tips to help you get your manuscript through the research publishing process and accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal:

1. Write a compelling paper: You want your manuscript to stand out from the crowd, so make sure you tell your audience a compelling story through your paper. Readers should understand why your research matters by the time they finish reading your manuscript.
2. Write before you edit: Concentrate on getting the information down before you worry about editing. Use an outline, headers or bullet points to help you organize, and then start filling in the details. If you edit as you write, you may lose the writing flow.
3. Share your paper with trusted peers: Once you’ve finished writing and editing, ask a few trusted peers to read your paper and give you honest feedback. Make sure they understand that you are looking for their input on both content and writing.
4. Hire professional services: Hiring a company that knows the steps for publishing a research paper and understands what it takes to get a manuscript accepted can be a tremendous benefit in ensuring you have a paper that passes research academic standards for publication.
5. Choose an appropriate journal: When you are at the early stages of your educational publishing career, choose an appropriate journal in your field that regularly accepts manuscripts from early-career scientists. Make sure the journal is peer-reviewed.
6. Follow the directions: Though journal publishing processes are similar, each publication has its own set of guidelines. Read through them completely before you begin the submission process.
7. Be professional: Be professional in all interactions with journal staff and peer reviewers. Make sure you take reviewer comments and suggestions seriously when asked to revise your manuscript.

By taking the extra time and care needed to prepare a well-crafted manuscript and engaging with the publication in a professional manner, you increase the potential for getting your first paper accepted in a scientific journal.

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Sources:
1. https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43061.pdf.
2. https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20206/publication-output-by-region-country-or-economy.