1. Scholarly Writing: Term Papers to Publication
Atsushi Iida Indiana University of Pennsylvania

2. Discussion What does it mean that you get an A in ENGL 202?
It means your paper is ready for submission?
If so, what do you do next?
If not, what do you have to do next?
Why do you need to publish your work?

3. Myths ONLY famous professors can publish their articles.
Undergrad students cannot publish their papers
ESL students cannot get published their work.

4. Publication Process
Negotiation

5. Step 1: Going to Journals/ Websites
Read carefully the FIRST/TOP page in a journal or on a website.
Find the page entitled:
For Authors;
For Contributors;
Journal Submission;
Submission Guideline;

6. English Teaching Forum

7. Step 2: Going Back to Your Work
Just FOLLOW the submission guideline.
Modify your paper for the publication.
Format (APA, MLA, Chicago…)
Word Counts (or Page Numbers)
Audience
Structure (Abstract, Intro, Lit Review, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices)

8. Step 3: Submitting to the Editor
Letter to the editor (Cover Letter)
Self-introduction
Explanation of the study
What was the purpose?
What was the goal?
Significance of the study
Why important?
What contribution do you make to the Journal?
Sample Letter

9. Peer-(or blind) Review Process: 4-6 months
1st review
The editor checks the format and content.
She sends out to the two reviewers.
2nd review
Two reviewers employ blind reviewing: Content
Final Note
Reviewers send the outcome to the editor.
The editor sends you their decisions.
Outcome
Acceptance/ Acceptance with revision/ Rejection

10. Benefits: Working for Publication (1) Acceptance
Academic accomplishment
Contribution to your academic field
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

11. Benefits: Working for Publication (2) Rejection
The editor sends you some useful comments from two reviewers.
To understand what you need to do.
To revise (or rewrite? re-focus?) your paper based on their comments.
To prepare for the next publication (different journals)

12. Final Notes: from my experience…
Equal opportunities to get our work published.
Don’t disrespect your work.
YOU are NOT the person who decides the quality of your work.
You are the AUTHOR.
Don’t give up.