A recent survey revealed that editors of education journals reject 83 percent of all the manuscripts they receive. Prospective contributors' most common mistakes include lack of familiarity with the journal, incorrect style, grammatical errors, lack of substance, and lack of clarity. Ameliorative suggestions are provided. (seven references) (MLH)

Arguing that becoming a successful author requires the ability to write simply, clearly, and forcefully, this book provides practical suggestion for clear and forceful professional writing. Chapters include: (1) "Why Write"; (2) "Finding Topics"; (3) "Getting Started"; (4) "About Style"; (5) "Organizing…

Written for those who have never written for a professional journal and for those who have had initial success in getting published, this fastback includes basic information about preparing a manuscript, suggestions that will help with acceptance by a journal, and a framework to design a writing program to help published writers achieve their…

This book provides practical help for people writing for publication, especially for those writing for professional journals or university presses. Chapters cover the following topics: (1) reasons for writing; (2) finding topics; (3) getting started; (4) writing style; (5) organizing articles; (6) using journals, libraries, surveys, and action…

This fastback offers a plan for a disciplined writing program both for those who have never written for professional journals and for those who have had some initial success in getting published. In addition to providing information needed for preparing manuscripts and suggestions for getting them accepted in journals, the booklet also includes…

Offers suggestions to help educators prepare manuscripts for submission, presenting ideas from a 1996-1997 survey of editors. The ideas include the following: know your audience; know your journal; know the journal's writing style; write concisely; edit, revise, and proofread; note tables; and check references. Three sidebars present tips for…