The transition of graduate students from university life to postgraduate life requires some changes in mentality, learning and working methods. If the transition is not good, it will seriously affect post-graduate learning and work. The post-graduate stage is no longer based on examination results and requires independent and creative work. So many graduate students at this stage have some confusion and doubt. ( )
The writing of academic dissertations (degree dissertations) is a necessary path for postgraduate careers, and their contribution is a topic of particular interest to graduate students; for masters, the publication of academic papers in journals for a limited period of time would not only greatly increase their research interest and self-confidence, but also give them more options and opportunities. () the following is a shared account of your experience during graduate studies。
I. Contexts
(i) on selected topics
On the basis of extensive literature, it would be useful to select topical, novel topics that could address some of the existing bad realities. Problems can be identified in the areas of the internet, such as news, microblogging and twitter, which can then be analysed in conjunction with the data available to them; moreover, problems can be identified by reading the literature of the core periodicals in this field, and from the existing literature, a different perspective and a different approach can be found, where they are insufficient or not being addressed. ( )
An evaluation of an option depends first on whether it is innovative and so-called innovative: first, it is an issue that is itself innovative and highly valued by society and that has not been studied by previous generations, but it is often very rare; second, innovations in research methods, such as qualitative analysis used by former humans, which you use as quantitative empirical evidence; and third, innovations in research perspectives, which are also an issue that is analysed from a different perspective, often yield unintended results. ( )
It is worth noting that in the process of producing the idea, do not think of “sustained” the big idea, and do not try to completely overthrow or establish its own system. This is not possible for most people at this stage. It's so high, it tends to end halfway. You have a little contribution to make. None of the papers is perfect, and everyone must work on the basis of the work of others。
Also, for literature reading or citation, preferably in core journals, influence higher-level literature and remove lower-end literature. () there are many good ways of writing an overview of the literature, but it is worth recalling that, in the final summary of the literature, it would be preferable not to write in a language such as inadequate, erroneous, or otherwise: existing scholars have made a significant contribution to the field, but have given relatively little attention to a given area, or have given us space to study, and then to bring out their own research issues and reveal their own innovations. ( )
(ii) research methodology
As far as research methods are concerned, the main classifications we often refer to are qualitative and quantitative, which are two completely different academicly oriented approaches and have different theoretical bases, but they each have advantages and disadvantages. For economics and management science, a more empirical and scientific emphasis is placed on evidence, testing and quantitative analysis. ( )
The method we choose is generally more based on the convenience of our own research, which one is better suited to the subject, and then on whether we are good at doing it, whether we are good at doing it, and most researchers will choose how they are good at it. However, students from around the world say that the level of theory is often insufficient for graduate masters, that it is difficult to write high-level theoretical analyses, that it is difficult to publish purely theoretical analyses, and that it is difficult to publish them in core journals, or even to graduate, and that core journals and magazines run by them tend to have quantitative analyses. It would therefore be useful to learn a method of quantitative analysis of which he was better suited, to have a data set and to select an innovative subject for analysis。
A unique set of self-processed data is essential. Today, in a discussion of experts, this view was shared by many: “the person who gets the data, the world gets it”; however, the data are often very confidential, and in particular the research data of many individuals are not easily made public. Thus, for graduate students, there are two good channels for obtaining data, one by searching for open data and the other by participating in the research of their own mentors, with their consent. There is often a set of data containing multiple questions and producing multiple papers。
In addition, for the framework of research, the framework of high-end journal articles, which are not tantamount to copying, can be drawn from the framework of master's degree students, which is very rigorous in logic and is easily favoured by the magazine。
(iii) on mentalities
When studying a school or first writing a paper, you should not first label yourself as “i can't” and experience difficulties, and you should use your own base to insinuate yourself; this psychological insinuation is not good and, to some extent, hinders your own progress。
The majority of graduate students are on the same footing at the time of admission, and even though a few of them have experience in data processing or have done some research, they start almost from scratch from the point of view of doing research; however, the gap in their research skills has gradually widened in the second and third levels; the reason is that some of them have actually turned their ideas into actions to resolve their doubts one by one. ( )
In addition, mentors are the most important leads and supporters of your graduate studies, many of whom have consulted, communicated and studied, and can consult with their brothers and sisters, who have published thesis of the core periodicals, who can often also provide you with some unexpected work, whether writing, writing, attending a conference or institutional documents of the school。
Moreover, writing a paper does not need to be understood in all fields, and it is impossible to understand it all during a short period of graduate studies. It is only necessary to understand what you have written. It is one of the important reasons why many graduate students are able to write good academic papers; therefore, believe in themselves and never label themselves as “i can't”, you can。
In addition, it is important to learn to endure loneliness and to be able to sit on the bench; during the dissertation, there is no intention of any vacation or rest. A good paper would have to exclude a variety of ideas, require a sitting bench and take time; graduate students often have very limited time, most often to play here, to hang out there, and slowly pass away. ( )
(iv) about time
The period of post-graduate studies was in fact very urgent, with a limited period of two years; for masters, it would be preferable to publish a good academic paper before the end of the second year。
First, for kobo's fellow students, the number of approved doctorates in many schools tends to be in three semesters of school, the most important of which is the quantity and quality of the students' papers; second, for students seeking work, three years of study are mostly on internships or job search, and little more academic thesis will be written, some will refer to the status of the students' papers, and the published papers will also help to find better jobs; third, the further expansion of the published academic thesis as their own graduate thesis, whether in cobo or in search of a job, will greatly ease their stress; fourth, the national scholarship for postgraduate students is mainly designed to stimulate excellent academic performance, have significant scientific competence, and have a strong potential for development, with a master's degree of 20,000, which is a significant financial contribution to most students, especially to students with poorer families, who have reduced the burden of their studies。
If the paper is to be presented before the end of the second cycle, it would be preferable to study the first semester, to start thinking about its own paper, to go to class with questions, and to write the paper for the next semester; for many core periodicals, it often takes a long time, some even a year, from input to presentation. ( )
In addition, for writing time. When writing a paper, it is best not to be disturbed by anything else, but to concentrate on doing it every day, and it is better to get it done. Don't hesitate, it must not be intermittent. Write today, write tomorrow, play a few days later, and write hard. ( )
The process of writing the first academic paper of a graduate student tends to be more difficult, but in the second, it will be much easier, because the second error of your first dissertation is unlikely to happen again, and then you will find feelings and confidence, and thus go further. After the preparation of the current period, the first paper might take relatively more time, and by the time of the second and third, it would have been preferable to limit itself to a period of time, such as having to be written within two weeks, forcing itself, even if it had not been written for two weeks, to find that a significant part of it had been completed. ( )
Ii. Contributions
(i) how to contribute
How can we avoid being deceived during the process? It is more common in china to search directly for an “advertisement” of targeted journals; many of them describe the mode of contribution and the website of the journal in their presentation。
In addition, a list of periodicals needs to be drawn up based on the selection of thesis, the publication of similar topics, the academic level of the articles and the need for their own publication. (b) second, by studying the periodicals on the list and learning the style of their articles, their layout, their recent selection, their academic influence, etc., the catalogue of the selected periodicals is further reduced. Finally, the journal is selected for contributions based on the academic level of the article, the influence factor of the journal, the publication cycle, etc. In doing so, you can easily find online contributions to different journals for reference purposes。
Some journals focus on projects and are supported by projects as a reflection of the importance of the subject or article. In general, the higher the level, the greater the need for research, etc., the editor may be unwittingly inclined to see. But it's not that there's a project that's gonna work. It's just our chips. It's about the quality of our articles, the right journals and columns, and it's only then that the project's leverage will work. That could be considered, but it was also contrary to academic ethics not to build projects without them。
(ii) changes in the presentation format
While the quality of the papers is important, the normative nature of the format cannot be ignored. The paper in the format could give a good first impression to editors and reviewers, and it was also an important expression of the seriousness and rigour of the author, as well as his respect for and appreciation of the publication. The so-called normative norms do not have uniform standards and vary according to the requirements of academic journals. It is therefore important for authors to read the submission requirements for journals before making their contributions and to refer to the corresponding format of recent papers published in the journal. ( )
In addition, at a time when the first draft of the paper is largely premature, rather than rushing to make a contribution, the article will be placed for a few days and reread once it settles, and the author's thinking will be smoother and the language more mature. Also, in the course of academic research, cars cannot be built behind closed doors. From the identification of the topics selected for the paper to the writing of the article, it is important to actively communicate, discuss and present the paper to more experts and peers, which can be considered as a shortcut to improving its quality. ( )
(iii) no more input
In practice, there is a tendency to receive written articles from a group of authors in the mailbox, and the editors are reluctant to select such articles and authors, even if they are well chosen and of good quality. When a paper is submitted, the journal's contribution instructions usually state: do not make more than one contribution, especially as an editor who is very opposed to the author's “more than one” because it is both a waste of editorial time and of the reader's hard work. () of course, some of the manuscripts are very time-bound and authors may miss the best opportunity for publication if they wait for the end of the cycle. In such cases, it is suggested that the author contact the journal about one month after the submission and consult on the progress of the review, thereby determining whether to wait or change the draft。
(iv) serious consideration of rejections and reviews
Almost all researchers have experience of rejection. () it is painful and inevitable that the paper will be rejected, a necessary experience of growth and maturity on the academic path. Upon receipt of a letter of rejection, the author should respond politely, and then calmly analyse whether the reason for the rejection is the inappropriate choice of periodicals or whether the paper itself has yet to be refined. If the selection of periodicals is inappropriate, then the author can re-select the next journal in the catalogue originally assigned. If the quality of the paper itself needs to be improved, it will need to be revised and refined by authors who continue to study the literature, ask experts and peers. ( )
Most of the country's academic journals operate under the “third-instance” and “two-way anonymous review system” to ensure objectivity and impartiality in the review process. Reviewers of periodicals are mostly experts in the field, and the authors therefore need to take each proposed amendment seriously and analyse it carefully. If the reviewer's proposal is accepted, the article is amended as suggested, with a detailed description of the changes, while leaving a mark on the changes to facilitate re-reading by reviewers and editors. If the author does not agree with the revisions made by the reviewer, they should be carefully and carefully elaborated and reasonably discussed with the reviewer. It is important to note that throughout the process, authors should remain modest and respect the hard work of revisers and editors。
Source: postgraduate journal of the university of finance, economics and law, south china, 2018. 2
