Manuscripts

See below for resources on preparing and publishing research manuscripts.

UMass Chan Resources


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.

From the Web


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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. 


screenshot of article on writing effective titles
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. 

Books


green book cover that reads: "wendy laura belcher, writing your journal article in twelve weeks, a guide to academic publishing success, second edition"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.