Health Sciences 3910F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Current Literature

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 3910F/G
• Professor: Shauna Burke

Document Summary

Preparing manuscripts for publication in psychology journals: a guide for new authors. It is important to consider whether the study is filling a gap. It is important to consider the skill level of the writer. It is also important to consider the credibility of the journal. It is important to explain what your article adds to the literature and why it should be published at all, and in that specific journal. Research recipes helps to keep track of every step you do in research. Any figure or table must be stand alone. You shouldn"t have to go back to the paper to understand what it means. Be cautious with the use of acronyms. Check if the work is peer-reviewed, included in a reputable index, etc. Legitimate journals make their review process readily available. It is different because it has structural components to it. Set the stage for what you"re doing: methods. Tell the reader what you did: results.