Category Archives: significance

why journal articles get rejected – #3

Posted on May 2, 2022 by pat thomson

Every journal article is expected to make a contribution. The writer has to say something that adds to the conversation about the particular topic in the target journal. And through this addition, they participate in the discussion in the field. … Continue reading →

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introductions – establishing significance

Posted on April 1, 2019 by pat thomson

Introductions have to do a lot of work in a short space of time. The beginning of the conventional journal article, for instance, has to tell the reader what the paper is about and why it is important. And do … Continue reading →