Is it possible to publish a journal article as an undergraduate university student? I had a person tell me I should publish a paper I originally did as a course research paper, for one of my course assignments. Personally I did not think it would be very likely for an undergraduate paper to be published. What do you think?
2006-12-12 12:54:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would recommend asking a professor about it. Perhaps a professor could help you spruce it up to get it ready, and they may also be able to help you decide where to submit it. If they help you a lot, perhaps they would co-author it with you, which could increase your chances. You also need to be saying something that someone else hasn't said before-- at least by having some sort of unique perspective or analysis of what you've researched. It's worth a try!
2006-12-12 13:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by dana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are journals that are run by undergraduates and that publish undergraduate research. You might want to check with a librarian at your college to see if such a journal can be found in the subject area of your article.
2006-12-12 13:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can. I did, and although I was only the second author, I had done all the research for it. Anyone can submit an article for publication - but talk to your advisor first for formatting advice, rewriting advice, which journal, and figuring out how to make your university pay the publishing costs. Good luck!
2006-12-12 13:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible and as you suggest, it is also very rare.
I once had a professor that not only published as an undergraduate, by spoke at several symposia throughout the world.
Give it a shot.
2006-12-12 14:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by tfedge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
complex matter. try searching on to a search engine. that may help!
2016-05-23 16:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Lori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋