Acknowledgments and Dedication
Preface: Helping Authors Communicate Their Message
Introduction: How to Use This Book
Section I: Getting Started
Chapter 1.Starting with a Purpose
Chapter 2.Defining Your Idea or Topic
Chapter 3.Developing a Plan
Chapter 4.Developing a Timeline
Chapter 5.Performing a Literature Review
Chapter 6.Choosing an Article Type or Format
Chapter 7.Targeting Your Ideal Readers
Chapter 8.Deciding on Sole or Co-Authorship
Section II: Selecting Potential Journals for Submission
Chapter 9.Understanding Journal Publishing
Chapter 10.Understanding Peer Review
Chapter 11.Comparing Open Access to Other Journal Models
Chapter 12.Getting to Know a Journal
Chapter 13.Considering Preprints
Chapter 14.Using Journal Finder Tools
Chapter 15.Reviewing Guidelines for Authors and Style Manuals
Chapter 16.Deciding Whether to Query Potential Journals
Chapter 17.Determining a Final Target List of Potential Journals
Section III: Writing Your Article
Chapter 18.Understanding the Parts of an Article
Chapter 19.Writing Your Article
Chapter 20.Adding Figures, Tables, and References
Chapter 21.Editing Your Article
Chapter 22.Getting Your Article Reviewed Before Submission
Section IV: Submitting Your Article
Chapter 23.The Final Review
Chapter 24.Submitting Your Article
Chapter 25.Waiting for a Decision
Chapter 26.Receiving a Decision and What Follows
Section V: Publication at Last
Chapter 27.Understanding the Publication Process
Chapter 28.Marketing Your Work: Read this Chapter!
Chapter 29.Afterward: Continuing Writing and Advancing Your Career
Appendix: Sample Forms
Publication Plan
Journal Comparison Chart
References
Bibliography
Resources
About the Author