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With journal submissions on a steep rise since the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, publishers are feeling intense pressure to manage the record level of article submissions, while continuing to preserve their high standards. At the same time, they must ensure this research is disseminated quickly so that it can reach the hands of decision-makers so they can determine policy.
Hello everyone. Our friends at the Western History Association have passed along the sad news of the death of Dr. Frederick C. Luebke, retired professor of history at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, former director of the Center for Great Plains Studies, and author of many articles and books. Please see the tribute from John Wunder via WHA, and the obituary here.
The language you use to express yourself, your form and style of communication, and even the examples you use have a direct impact on how your research is perceived in your field and adopted among your peers.
But what if breakthrough and innovative research is being rejected by reviewers simply because it isn't written in 'standard English?'
Call for Papers: “Interpreters in Western History”
In continuation of last month’s panel on writing for a popular audience, this month we will expand upon our conversation by exploring the topic of how publishers identify books with potential for popular appeal.
We are honored to be joined by Ellen Chodosh, Director at NYU Press, and Michael Sinocchi, Publisher at Routledge, who will offer their unique perspectives.
November 30 at 4:30 PM Israel time/ 2:30 PM UK/ 9:30 AM EST on Zoom
