See below for resources on preparing and publishing research manuscripts.
Choosing a Journal
Lamar Soutter Library @UMass Chan
The Lamar Soutter Library has compiled a list of free tools and resources—including JOT, JANE, and tools from Elsevier and Springer—to help you find a suitable journal for publication.
Open Access Publishing
Lamar Soutter Library @UMass Chan
Confused about open access policies and whether you should choose the journal's open access option or self-archive your paper? The Lamar Soutter Library has developed a comprehensive guide to understanding open access scholarly publishing. Their resources include a list of journals that offer open access publication discounts to UMass Chan researchers.
Connected Papers
Connected papers in a visual graph
Use this AI-based tool to find papers connected to your topic of interest for a more comprehensive literature analysis.
Writing Effective Titles
Wordvice Hj, 2023
Making a title for your research is one of the most important decisions when writing an article to publish in journals. Read this article for tips on writing concise and effective titles.
Writing your Journal Article in 12 Weeks
Wendy Laura Belcher
This step-by-step workbook demystifies the academic publishing process to help writers overcome their anxieties and produce the publications that are essential to succeeding in their fields.