Part II: Identifying Appropriate Scholarly Journals Needles and
Haystacks Identify Appropriate Scholarly Journals After you have
a topic in mind, how do you find the right journal to publish
your paper? There are countless journals in circulation; finding
the right home for your idea takes a bit of sleuthing, and
patience – much like other areas of scholarship! So let’s jump
into this process of "journal research," or systematically
identifying and qualifying appropriate journals for your
publishing adventures. In this section, you will learn to
identify the best journal (or two or three) to match your
particular topic and approach. First, let’s narrow your field of
view by identifying some scholarly journals in your field that
are likely candidates for your publishing project. We’ll discuss
several ways to do this: - Consult disciplinary journal guides -
Review reference lists and bibliographies - Use academic journal
indices - Talk to colleagues - Check university department
websites After you’ve identified