Crafting Papers for Publication: Novelty and Convention in Academic Writing
Journal of Management Studies · 2017 · Volume 54 · Issue 5
Abstract
In this article, I discuss how different social actors and established conventions intervene in the construction of academic articles. I first provide a ‘backstage’ overview of the review process at JMS, with a focus on how editors and reviewers influence the development of a manuscript. I then discuss the use of conventions as a powerful tool for communicating a message and conveying it to an audience. Next, I consider how authors use references to engage in conversations with other scholars and establish the baseline for a contribution. Finally, I reflect on the role of the reader as the ultimate recipient of a journal article. I conclude with some considerations on the craft of writing for publication.
Keywords
communication, convention, novelty, text-building strategies, writing
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