Table of Contents

Chapter 1 International Writing and Publishing
1.1 Why Write and Publish
1.2 English and International Publishing
1.3 How to Write Well
1.4 Write in English Directly or Translate the Chinese Version into English
References
Exercises
Chapter 2 Flow of Information
2.1 Discourse Cohesion and Coherence
2.2 Information Flow Through Cohesion
2.3 Information Flow Through Coherence
2.4 Information Flow Through Logic Connectors
2.5 Information Flow from Old to New
References
Exercises
Chapter 3 Title
3.1 Editor’s Viewpoints
3.2 Functions and Importance of the Title
3.3 Length of the Title
3.4 Linguistic Features of the Title
3.5 Two Part Title
3.6 Abbreviations and Jargon
References
Exercises
Chapter 4 Abstract
4.1 Editor’s Viewpoints
4.2 Structure of Abstracts
4.3 Clarifying the Purpose Statement
4.4 Types of Abstracts
4.5 Length of Abstracts
4.6 Tenses and Voices
4.7 When and How to Write the Abstract
4.8 Common Errors in Students’ Writing
4.9 Typical Expressions
References
Exercises
Chapter 5 Introduction
5.1 Peer Reviewer’s Comments
5.2 Structure of the Introduction: Creating a Research Space (CaRS model)
5.2.1 Move 1: Identifying the Territory
5.2.1.1 Claiming Centrality
5.2.1.2 The Problem Area (Topic Generalization)
5.2.1.3 Reviewing Previous Research
5.2.2 Move 2: Establishing a Niche
5.2.2.1 Linguistic or Discourse Markers
5.2.2.2 Options for Establishing a Niche
5.2.2.3 Cumulative and Cyclic Move 2s
5.2.2.4 Positive Justification
5.2.3 Move 3: Stating the Present Research
5.3 Typical Expressions
References
Exercises
Chapter 6 Methods
6.1 Peer Reviewer’s Comments
6.2 Location of the Methods Section
6.3 Structure of the Methods Section
6.4 Linguistic Features to Realize the Moves and Steps
6.4.1 Describing/ Preparing the Object, Material, Sample, or Data
6.4.2 Describing and Justifying the Procedures of the Present Work
6.4.3 Justifying the Methods Used, Data Analysis Procedures or Variables Selected
6.4.4 Describing the Objectives
6.4.5 Describing the Limitations of the Present Method
6.5 Tenses and Voices
6.6 Typical Expressions
References
Exercises
Chapter 7 Results
7.1 Peer Reviewer’s Comments
7.2 What to Be Included in the Results
7.3 How to State the Results
7.4 Be Concise and Clear
7.5 Make Correct Comparison
7.6 Refer to the Figures and Tables in Text
7.7 Results and Data
7.8 Typical Expressions
References
Exercises
Chapter 8 Discussion
8.1 Peer Reviewer’s Comments
8.2 The Importance of the Discussion Section
8.3 Structure of the Discussion
8.3.1 Move 1: Stating the Background Information
8.3.2 Move 2: Summarizing and Reporting the Results
8.3.3 Move 3: Commenting on Results
8.3.4 Move 4 : Stating the Limitations of the Study
8.3.5 Move 5: Making Recommendations for Future Implementation and/or for Future Research
8.4 Labels
8.5 How to Write a Good Discussion
8.6 Tenses and Voices
8.7 Typical Expressions
References
Exercises
Chapter 9 Conclusion
9.1 Editor’s Viewpoints
9.2 How to Conclude
9.3 Possible Titles
9.4 Typical Expressions
References
Chapter 10 Identifying Journals and Deciding Authorship
10.1 Different Types of Publication
10.2 Identifying a Suitable Journal
10.2.1 Via Web based Tools
10.2.2 General vs. Specialized Journals
10.2.3 Considering the Journal’s Impact Factor
10.3 Understanding the Journal’s Review and Publication Process
10.4 Deciding Authorship
References
Chapter 11 Submission and the Review Process
11.1 Editors’ Viewpoints
11.2 Checking Your Manuscript
11.3 Submitting the Manuscript
11.4 The Cover letter
11.5 Confirmation of Receipt
11.6 General Introduction to the Review Process
11.7 Editor’s Role
11.8 Ma