Tag Archives: Paper
Salami-slicing
Salami-slicing is the practice of reporting one piece of research many times in different papers, each time with a slightly different spin, often to different journals. I came across this today (again), when the editor of another journal invited me … Continue reading
Posted in Content, Writing
Tagged Academic Papers, Paper, Salami slicing, Social Sciences, writing style
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How to avoid desk-rejection
Before papers are sent for refereeing, editors check newly-submitted papers for a range of features. Authors can check these things themselves, and increase the likelihood that their papers will proceed from the editor’s desk and into the refereeing process. This … Continue reading
How to write informative abstracts
Abstracts are frequently the least informative part of a paper. They should be the most informative part. Continue reading
Posted in Editorial policies, Guidance, Style, Writing
Tagged abstract, Author, Paper, Research, Writing
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What editors look for in referee reports
A recent discussion in orgtheory.net sparked some interest. I was particularly interested in the views from editors of various journals such as Organization Science, Organization Studies, Academy of Management Journal, Management Science, American Sociological Review, and Administrative Science Quarterly. If … Continue reading
Management and Economics in Construction 