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current calls for papers Try the Taylor & Francis Journal Suggester Author Services Supporting Taylor & Francis authors Publishing your research Steps to publication Discover how to get your paper published, from choosing the right journal and understanding what a peer reviewed article is, to responding to reviewers and navigating the production process. Choosing a journal Choosing a journal for your research can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. Writing your paper Publishing the results of your research is a critical part of your academic career. Making your submission Once you’ve chosen the right journal for your research and written your paper. Peer review The peer review process starts once you have submitted your paper to a journal. Production Once your article has been accepted for publication, the next step is production. After publication You may think that getting your paper published is the final step in the process, but there is more to be done. Choosing open Choosing open At Taylor & Francis we believe open research is the best way to increase the reach and impact of knowledge that can improve lives. Choose open access when publishing your research Read your research without barriers, and give other researchers greater opportunity to build upon your work. Choosing Open Data From the range of different options for sharing research data, an increasing number of researchers are choosing to make their data open. Open access cost finder The peer review process starts once you have submitted your paper to a journal. Open access agreements Once your article has been accepted for publication, the next step is production. Research impact Research impact Research impact is an important topic in the research world. Use this guide to understand what impact means for you and your work, how to measure it, and how to increase it. Sharing versions of journal articles Read your research without barriers, and give other researchers greater opportunity to build upon your work. How to write an academic blog post Blogs can be a great way for academic authors to reach audiences they might not otherwise have access to. Creating a video abstract for your research A video abstract lets you introduce readers to your article in your own words, telling others why they should read your research. Policies Understanding our data sharing policies Are there data associated with the article you’re submitting to a Taylor & Francis journal? Over 2,000 Taylor & Francis journals have policies which state how these data should be shared. Defining authorship in your research paper Authorship gives credit and implies accountability for published work, so there are academic, social and financial implications. What is conflict of interest? Taylor & Francis Editorial Policies Where a journal is owned by and published on behalf of a learned society or association, you should refer to any additional requirements set out by that journal. Share upon reasonable request data sharing policy Many Taylor & Francis journals have policies on data sharing which state how data associated with your article should be shared. Basic data sharing policy Many Taylor & Francis journals have policies on data sharing which state how data associated with your article should be shared. Researcher services Researcher services Manuscript preparation English language editing Scientific editing Book editing Translation Manuscript formatting Artwork preparation Submission Similarity review report Rapid technical review Manuscript formatting Scientific editing Research communication Lay summary Research impact summary Video highlight Headline infographic Research infographic Events Insights blog 1. Research your options 2. Draft your article 3. Instructions for authors 4. Make your submission 5. Peer review 6. Making revisions 7. Your article is accepted 8. Promoting your work Research your publishing options Take the time to explore the journals in your field, to choose the best fit for your research. Find a journal that serves the audience you’re trying to reach, and whose aims and scope match your approach. You might also have choices to make about different publishing options, including open access. Discover more about choosing the right journal Draft your article When you’ve chosen the journal you want to submit to, you’re ready to start drafting your paper. What should you be thinking about before you start writing and how can you maximize your chances of getting published? Get advice on writing your paper Read the instructions for authors The instructions for authors include essential information on what you need to do to submit to your chosen journal. Follow these guidelines and you’ll know that the journal’s editorial team have everything they need to consider your article for publication. Learn how to use the instructions for authors Make your submission So, you’ve done your research, chosen your target journal, written your paper, and are about to submit. Time for one final check to make sure you’ve got everything ready before heading to the journal’s submission system. Get prepared to submit your paper Peer review If the journal editor thinks your article has potential for publication, they will send it out to be reviewed by two or three experts in the field. This can be a daunting prospect, but peer review is a fundamental part of getting published and can be a great opportunity to access constructive feedback on your work. Read our comprehensive guide to peer review Making revisions Following peer review, you may be asked to make revisions to your article and resubmit. Take time to read through the editor and reviewers’ advice, and decide what changes you’ll make to your article. Taking their points on board will help to ensure your final article is as robust and impactful as possible. Get guidance on revising and resubmitting Your article is accepted The next step is production. Copy editing begins, and we’ll contact you with your proofs. You’ll also sign a publishing agreement. If you submitted to an Open Select journal, now is the time to choose whether to publish your article open access. Find out what happens when your article is in production Promoting your published work Promoting your published article is a team effort. Taylor & Francis works hard to maximize the discoverability of your work, and we’ve got lots of advice to help you share your work and amplify its impact. Learn how to get the most from your published article Trending topics Boost your research career by signing up to Research Insights and receive free expert guidance on the publishing process. Need help getting published? Thinking about where to submit your paper? Our comprehensive guide to choosing a journal is here to help. Free guide to choosing a journal Discover more from the Insights blog Call for papers in your subject area Journals regularly ‘call for papers’, asking for submissions within a particular field or topic. Answering these is a great way to get published, making sure your research fits the journal’s aims and scope. Simply select your subject area with our handy tool to get started. Search current calls for papers Browse upcoming events for researchers We are delighted to share the details of our upcoming events for researchers, hosted by Taylor & Francis. Take a look at the events happening and register your place for those which are relevant to you and your research. Explore upcoming events What do you consider important in a high-quality journal? What factors help you decide if a journal is a good venue to publish your article, or is a reliable source of the latest research? Let us know what is important to you in our journal quality survey. Complete the survey and let us know your thoughts How has our partnership with Jisc accelerated the transition to open access? We are pleased to share a new report published by Taylor & Francis that explores the first two years of our open access...