<p>So, over the course of my winter break (which is about to end), I have been thinking...how does an undergraduate student go about writing an article for publication in an academic Journal? More specifically, what are the guidelines and tips for publishing or revising a term paper? </p>
<p>I have two term papers in which I have done extensive research, though they are both theoretical in nature. This semester I conducted one on the sociological factors of suicide in Japan. The semester before I did research on the advantages and disadvantages of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). I am looking for ways in getting these published, especially the former. I will also be developing a special project on some aspect of white collar crime for Spring semester.</p>
<p>To break it down: </p>
<p>What are the best ways to publish a term paper?</p>
<p>What sociological journals are frequent in accepting theoretical works? Are there CSR or Suicidology/Asian Studies journals that accept them? (I ask these questions because I have yet to take statistics, nor apply survey methods; qualitative methodologies would apply very little to my papers anyway: e.g. who would I interview?). This troubles me, considering how most journals are obsessed with quantitative frameworks (numbers bore me; the big picture is more interesting!)</p>
<p>Are there any undergraduate academic journals available? (I found a website that listed some but I lost it) If so, can you provide some suggestions?</p>
<p>The first step for you is to speak with a couple of your professors. Visit during office hours and talk with them about your research interests and your desire to attempt the process of getting something published.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about the social sciences, I mainly deal in biology and English, but I can say for sure that if you don’t know what journal would ever want to publish your work, that’s where you start. You have to tweak your paper to their guidelines, and even then who knows if they’ll even glance at your work without the name of a PhD or at least a grad student on it.
Your professors are the best resource for this, but I’d say that it’s a long shot at best unless you submit to a primarily undergraduate journal.</p>
<p>Sorry that I haven’t been on in a while. Been pretty busy!</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice everyone! I briefly talked to a couple of my professors about it and they said that they would be willing to get me on the right track. </p>