ENHANCING MANUSCRIPT QUALITY: COMMON MISTAKES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PAPERS

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https://doi.org/10.20535/2410-8286.309550

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academic publishing, educational research journals, manuscript submission, peer review, research methodology, publication strategies

Abstract

This editorial offers a comprehensive guide for researchers planning to publish in high-impact education journals. It identifies common pitfalls in manuscript submissions and provides practical recommendations to overcome them. The paper emphasizes the importance of aligning with a journal's aims and scope, adhering to submission guidelines, and effectively structuring the manuscript using the IMRAD model. It also addresses weaknesses in various manuscript sections and underlines the significance of citing up-to-date sources, detailed methodological descriptions, ethical considerations, and a logical flow between sections. It concludes that respectful communication in response letters to reviewers significantly impacts the publication decision. Additionally, it offers valuable strategies to improve publication success in high-impact education journals.

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Author Biographies

Zoia Kornieva, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”

Dean of the Faculty of Linguistics, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Advanced Education, Doctor of Science (Pedagogics), Full Professor, Department of Theory, Practice and Translation of the English Language

Valentyna Lukianenko, National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"

Ph.D, Associate Professor, The Department of English for Engineering #2

Yuliia Baklazhenko, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”

PhD (Pedagogics), Associate Professor, Department of Theory, Practice and Translation of the English Language

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Published

2024-08-14

How to Cite

Kornieva, Z., Lukianenko, V., & Baklazhenko, Y. (2024). ENHANCING MANUSCRIPT QUALITY: COMMON MISTAKES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PAPERS. Advanced Education, 12(24), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.20535/2410-8286.309550

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2024: Issue 24

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Editorial

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