How to Choose a Good Research Journal

The writer here tries to explain her understanding based on the first meeting of Academic Writing class with Asst. prof. Teddy Mantoro, PhD, MIEEE, MACM.
 


A. How to choose a good research journal based on the title;

1.The title should be formulated by Problem, Method, and Result. (Three variables)
2. Maximum 13 words

Example:

Increase the Accuracy of Tracking User Location Using Extreme Machine Learning.
        (Result)                               (Problem)                                  (Method)


B. How to choose a good research journal based on the abstract; There will be...

1. Field Establishment (research area). It is mostly as a lead in the abstract.
2. Problem. It is mostly started or followed by negation. Example: Un-, unfortunately, not, lack, difficult, etc.
3. Result / solution.
4. Contribution (Optional)
5. Evaluation / recommendation. (Optional)

Example:

Reference:

Kuswandono, Paulus. (2014).  Voices of Pre-Service English Teachers: Reflecting Motivations During Practicum Learning. TEFLIN 2014. http://journal.teflin.org/index.php/teflin/article/view/362/294


Credit:
Asst. prof. Teddy Mantoro, PhD, MIEEE, MACM.




Hope it will be helpful for anyone who reads this.
Thank you :)