Summary

Journal editors and reviewers are seeking well-written, articles that focus on significant research of interest to their readership. As a researcher, this means you must hook the reader’s attention and report a single message derived from a solid research project that contributes to the scholarly conversation. This workshop uses a widely-cited political science article to illustrate the essential elements that constitute a solid research paper. You will engage with other participants in revising and providing feedback on select sections of your draft manuscript.

Outline

Telling A Scholarly Story

• Reviewing essential elements

• Pointing to the gap in the literature

• Reporting on the methods (what you did and why you did it)

• Describing and explaining the findings

• Bringing your results into conversation with existing literature

• Illustrating how your research addresses a gap in knowledge

 

Refining the Introduction and Conclusion

• Hooking the reader

• Clarifying your key message

• Identifying theoretical, practical, or policy implications

• Recommending next steps

 

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

• Knowing your audience

• Addressing style and format

 

Building Your Revision Toolkit

• Revise, share, critique, repeat

 

Audience & Prerequisites

This workshop is intended for new and emerging scholars seeking support with structuring and refining a journal article. You will be introduced to fundamental elements that editors, reviewers, and readers expect to see in a solid research article that addresses a gap in the existing literature.