How to Publish Your Research A Step by Step Guide for Philosophy Postgraduates Rescheduled 20260508

The workshop aims to provide clear and practical guidance on the academic publication process, particularly for early-career philosophers seeking to develop their research into publishable journal articles. The session will cover the following topics: PREPARING THE RESEARCH AND MANUSCRIPT •Structuring a philosophy article •What to include in the introduction, core argument, and conclusion •Common pitfalls in early-career submissions SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE JOURNAL •Matching a manuscript to a journal’s aims and scope •Identifying the relevant scholarly conversation •Considering audience and positioning •Reading and interpreting the “Guide for Authors” THE SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCESS •Preparing a manuscript for blind review •Writing a professional cover letter •Navigating submission portals •Understanding peer review and responding to reviewers PUBLISHING FROM A MASTER’S OR PHD •Transforming a dissertation chapter into a journal article •Narrowing and sharpening arguments for journal format •Reframing thesis research for a broader academic audience