For authors
Early Career Researcher Hub
The world of academic publishing can seem intimidating and opaque when you first approach it as an Early Career Researcher (or at any stage of your career). A few helpful tips on key topics can make it much more accessible though. So, we're putting together a few guides to get you started on your way to publishing and reviewing. The first guides are available below and more will be coming soon. Follow us on Bluesky @edinburghup.bsky.social to be the first to know when each new guide is released.
The ECR Hub guides
Writing a journal articleAdvice on structuring a journal article, deciding where to submit, writing a cover letter and more. |
Writing an article in a second languageAdvice on writing for academia in another language; the differing global rules on plagiarism and fair-dealing; and whether translation services are for you. |
The peer review process for journalsWhat is peer review? And what do you need to think about when reviewing for a journal? |
An author's guide to peer reviewWhat do you need to know about peer review as an author? |
From acceptance to publication in journalsHow does your paper go from the document that was accepted to a published article? |
Writing your first bookTurning your PhD thesis into your first monograph. |
Choosing the right book publisherWhat are the key things to consider when deciding on a publisher and contacting them? |
Writing your book proposalFirst impressions count, and your proposal is the first thing that publishers will use to make a decision on your book. |
The review process for academic booksWhat happens to your proposal after you submit it? |
Promoting your researchWhat can you do to expand the audience for your research? |