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I was wondering how do you know when you have a, what i will call, somewhat 'decent' paper to submit to an undergraduate mathematics journal for publishing?
sutupidmath said:I was wondering how do you know when you have a, what i will call, somewhat 'decent' paper to submit to an undergraduate mathematics journal for publishing?
twofish-quant said:Have your friends look at it, and if they think it's interesting then submit it.
sutupidmath said:But it just occurred to me that, unless you cracked one of the unsolved problems or something along those lines, how do people generally decide that their work is good enough to submitted to a journal.
I personally wouldn't want to submitt something and get ridiculed about it, so to speak.
Vanadium 50 said:Are you reading the journal that you plan to submit to? If so, you'll know if your paper "fits in" or not.
Great advide! Great advice, indeed!Choppy said:To gauge this, you need to read the journal on a regular basis.
A decent paper for submission to a journal typically includes an abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. It should also have a clear and concise title, appropriate citations and references, and figures or tables if necessary.
A paper that stands out to journal editors and reviewers is one that presents novel and significant findings, is well-written and organized, and adheres to the journal's guidelines and style. Additionally, papers that address important and timely research questions and have a strong theoretical background are more likely to be accepted.
The writing style is crucial in a paper for journal submission as it communicates the research and findings effectively to the readers. A well-written paper is clear, concise, and free of grammatical and spelling errors. It should also have a logical flow and use appropriate scientific terminology.
Yes, it is important to acknowledge any limitations or potential future directions in your paper. This shows critical thinking and understanding of the research, and helps to provide context for the findings. However, it is important to not overemphasize limitations or make unsupported claims about future directions.
To ensure your paper is ready for submission to a journal, it is important to carefully proofread and edit it for any errors or inconsistencies. You should also have colleagues or mentors review your paper for feedback and suggestions for improvement. It is also crucial to thoroughly check the journal's guidelines and formatting requirements before submitting your paper.