8 essential checklists to help you at each stage of your publication journey

Breeze through all the stages of your publication journey with these checklists

What will you learn?

  1. What you need to do at each step of your publication journey
  2. How to write and structure each element of your manuscript
  3. Tips to select a journal and create a winning submission package
  4. How to track your manuscript through the submission process
  5. Reasons for journal rejection and how to deal with this phase
  6. Dos and don’ts to help you ace conference presentations

Course Description

Any researcher who wants to get their work published will know that the road to getting your research published can be a long and stressful one. From conducting your research to writing your manuscript, navigating the submission process to getting your work published and beyond, there are several steps along the way. There are many things to consider at each stage, with multiple checks required to ensure success, which can be quite a challenge.

This extremely popular program comes in the form of an 8-part guide, which helps you crack the code with essential checklists for each publication stage. Curated to include expert advice and easy-to-follow tips, this concise guide covers all the details you need to be aware of as a research author. By the end of this program, you will have all the skills you need to map your own path to publishing success!


What topics will you cover?

Lecture 1: Conducting research – Writing a good statement of the problem

Lecture 2: Manuscript writing – The IMRAD structure and its key elements

Lecture 3: Journal selection – Choosing the right journal for publishing your research

Lecture 4: Journal submission – Create a great journal submission package

Lecture 5: Manuscript tracking – The journal submission system explained

Lecture 6: Peer review – Corresponding with peer reviewers

Lecture 7: Journal rejection – Mistakes to avoid in your next submission

Lecture 8: Post publication – Tips to help you put your best foot forward


Your Instructor


Jayashree Rajagopalan
Jayashree Rajagopalan
I began as a writer and editor of scholarly publishing content for Editage Insights. Given my passion for scholarly publishing, the experience helped me satisfy my curiosity about the industry and learn more about how researchers navigate each step of their journey. I also got to work on visual formats - infographics, slide decks, videos - all of made sure I kept my creative thinking cap on at all times. I love that my current role as global community manager gives me great opprotunities to have memorable conversations with researchers and publication professionals across the globe. It also drives me to think at a deeper level about building a stronger and more well-knit community of people passionate about communicating the best research to the world.

In my previous role as an academic editor at Editage, I gained a first-hand understanding of the publication needs of and challenges faced by authors. While at work, I find myself exploring newer ways to communicate ideas and connect with authors globally. Outside work, you will find me fawning over my cats (I have two!) and being indecisive about which comic book or research paper to read or which superhero movie or series to watch.

Course Curriculum


  8 Essential checklists to help you at each stage of your publication journey
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