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Title: Writing for professional journals.
Authors: Henderson, Jr., Glenn V. .1, Reichenstein, William2
Source: Financial Practice & Education. Spring/Summer96, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p65-73. 9p. 1 Chart.
Subject Terms: *Finance teachers, *Scholars, Periodical selection, Periodical publishing, Publishing finance, Business writing
Abstract: The article examines the reasons for the rejection of submitted papers for professional journals. The major reasons for rejection fall into two areas. A failure to contribute to the literature is the most frequent reason. All other major reasons can be bumped together under the broad heading of failure to communicate. Few papers are rejected because of inappropriate quantitative methods or poor statistical results. In contrast, most papers are rejected, at least in part, because of poor organization, poor writing, choice of an inappropriate topic for the journal, lack of motivation, and failure to tell an economic story. In short, the blame for many if not most rejections can be squarely pinned on the authors' failure to organize thoughts and express them clearly. Problems in communication are not unique to finance scholars seeking to publish in professional journals. The same problems exist for academic journals across disciplines. Most authors need to work hard at these elements before submitting their papers for publication. Improving the theory and writing will please and delight the reviewers and increase the chances for publication.
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  Data: The article examines the reasons for the rejection of submitted papers for professional journals. The major reasons for rejection fall into two areas. A failure to contribute to the literature is the most frequent reason. All other major reasons can be bumped together under the broad heading of failure to communicate. Few papers are rejected because of inappropriate quantitative methods or poor statistical results. In contrast, most papers are rejected, at least in part, because of poor organization, poor writing, choice of an inappropriate topic for the journal, lack of motivation, and failure to tell an economic story. In short, the blame for many if not most rejections can be squarely pinned on the authors' failure to organize thoughts and express them clearly. Problems in communication are not unique to finance scholars seeking to publish in professional journals. The same problems exist for academic journals across disciplines. Most authors need to work hard at these elements before submitting their papers for publication. Improving the theory and writing will please and delight the reviewers and increase the chances for publication.
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