Workshop Reflection

We had the fortunate opportunity to speak with a professional about writing / submitting peer reviewed journal articles, and I learned a great deal from that presentation.  More than anything, I learned how extensive the process actually is.  I couldn't believe that it could take years to get a paper published (at least in the field she was working in); luckily, in science the time can be reduced.  I thought it was also good to learn how to pick which journal to submit.  Instead of wasting months by submitting to the wrong journal, it's worth taking the time to find a selection that fits one's work.  It was disheartening to see how critical some of the reviewers were.  I am all for critiquing work, but I think that people should be a little softer in their negative comments.  It was also great to get some tips on how to balance detail and being concise.  I think  that's the key to writing a good article, because it gives the necessary information without getting lost in the details.

Ethan