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How to get your article published - the Emerald way

Meet editors and representatives from Emerald and find out exactly what they are looking for in scholarly research articles, increasing your chances of getting published.

The University of Pretoria is committed to help and encourage its authors, researchers and staff in the publishing process. Sibu Zondi, the Business Manager representing Emerald Group Publishing in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, will be presenting on the following topics:

• Overview of the publishing process
• Where to start
• What are journal editors and reviewers looking for?
• Structured abstracts
• Submission process
• How to handle the journal editor’s decision: acceptance, revision or rejection
• Beyond authorship
• Emerald author resources
• Emerald Research Fund Awards

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A opportunity, as well as a panel discussion. Topics such as open access, young African researchers and experienced researchers and the impact of African scholarly research globally will be discussed. Members of the panel will include Prof Elmar Venter, Prof Ruthira Naraidoo and Elsabe Olivier.

Who should attend?
Established and young researchers and postgraduate students are most welcome!

Date: Monday, 3 September 2012

Time: 12:00–14:00

Venue: Merensky Library Auditorium, Level 3, Hatfield Campus

In the interests of providing sufficient refreshments, please confirm your attendance via email to Elsabe Olivier: elsabe.olivier@up.ac.za 

For more information on the final programme, please contact Elsabé Olivier: elsabe.olivier@up.ac.za.