Overview
Upon completing a doctoral degree, you should share your dissertation f
Overview
Upon completing a doctoral degree, you should share your dissertation findings by publishing them in a scholarly journal. The purpose of this assignment is for you to understand the steps in the publication process while becoming familiar with author guidelines for scholarly journals. You will gain experience identifying an appropriate journal for future publication; however, you are not required to submit to a journal in this assignment.
Instructions
1.You will demonstrate the ability to identify an appropriate journal for publishing an article based on the developing dissertation. Review published empirical research on your chosen dissertation topic and identify the research journals most often identified in your reference section. Choose one that is a good fit for future publication from your list of most frequently cited research journals.
2.Go to your selected journal’s home web page and read about the journal. Most journals will provide information (often called author guidelines) about the types of articles they publish and the style of formatting required. Look through the journal expectations and requirements.
3.Next, create a cover letter addressed to the key gatekeeper for the selected journal (often an editor). Note: You are not required to submit an article to the journal.
a.Your cover letter content must include all required sections of the journal’s instructions.
b.Your letter’s content must be addressed to an appropriate journal team member and accurately describe the nature of the research article.
c.Explain why the research article would be a good fit and should be considered.
d.Place the link to the journal’s author’s instructions or guidelines website at the top of the page of the letter, as seen in the provided Journal Cover Letter Example.
Your letter will be assessed using the Journal Cover Letter Grading Rubric.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Important Notes:
Journal Cover Letter template, and grading rubric is attached
Research Topic:
Impact of the Under-representation of African American Male Administrators in K-12 Leadership on the Retention of African American Male Educator
Research Questions
How does the proportion of African American male administrators in K-12 schools correlate with the retention rates of African American male educators?
To what extent does the under-representation of African American male administrators in K-12 leadership roles predict the likelihood of retention for African American male educators?