MASTERCLASS

Journal Article Development

Turn completed research into a focused publishable article.

Identify an article-sized contribution, restructure dissertation material and prepare a manuscript for a suitable journal.

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Course summaryAdvanced level6 modules5 hours estimated learningSelf-paced deliveryPractical exercises includedBest for: Master’s, PhD and professional researchers preparing manuscripts

6 modulesStructured learning sequence

AdvancedRecommended level

5 hoursLearn at your own pace

PracticalApply the learning directly

Certificate eligibleOn successful completion where enabled

ABOUT

About this course

Identify an article-sized contribution, restructure dissertation material and prepare a manuscript for a suitable journal.

The course is structured around practical research decisions rather than memorised definitions. Each module connects concepts to real research tasks, examples and tools.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Learning outcomes

Identify the most publishable contribution in a larger study.
Develop a focused article argument.
Restructure thesis material into journal form.
Evaluate journal fit and submission requirements.
Prepare a coherent manuscript and response workflow.

COURSE CONTENT

6-module curriculum

Module 1

Finding the Article

Select a focused contribution from a larger project.

4 lessons · 30 min

Module 2

Article Architecture

Title, abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion.

5 lessons · 40 min

Module 3

Condensing the Study

Reduce thesis detail without losing methodological transparency.

4 lessons · 35 min

Module 4

Journal Fit

Scope, audience, article type and author instructions.

4 lessons · 35 min

Module 5

Submission Readiness

References, declarations, supplementary materials and final audit.

4 lessons · 35 min

Module 6

After Submission

Editorial decisions, reviewer comments and revision planning.

4 lessons · 35 min

SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN

Journal Article WritingManuscript StructureJournal SelectionScholarly EditingSubmission Planning

TOOLS & RESOURCES

ZoteroCrossrefJournal GuidelinesReference Verification Workflow

DETAILS TO KNOW

DeliverySelf-paced online learning

LanguageEnglish

AudienceMaster’s, PhD and professional researchers preparing manuscripts

PracticeWorked examples and applied tasks

SupportCan be combined with F1RMA research consulting

CompletionCertificate eligibility where enabled

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