Purpose:

This activity aims to help you develop empathy and insight regarding the publication process by understanding the expectations, challenges, resources, and evaluation criteria used by journal editors and reviewers when assessing scientific articles.

In this assignment, each group will conduct a field interview with a journal editor, reviewer, or lecturer who has extensive publication experience.

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to help students gain deeper understanding of the publication process by exploring the expectations, challenges, resources, and evaluation criteria that are commonly applied in reviewing scientific articles.

Instructions

1. Prepare a set of interview questions based on the following categories:
   a. Process: Steps in writing and submitting a scientific article.
   b. Quality: Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article.
   c. Challenges: Common obstacles faced by authors during writing and submission.
   d. Resources: Support, tools, or resources needed for writing.
   e. Structure & Content: Main components that must be included in a research article.
2. Arrange a schedule and conduct the interview in a professional manner.
3. Take detailed notes during the interview, highlighting important advice, suggestions, and observations.
4. Summarize the findings by identifying patterns, recurring feedback, and practical recommendations.

Assignment Report

Each group (represented by the group leader) submits a written report in the following discussion form that includes:

1. Names and the student ID numbers
2. Key insights from editors or reviewers.
3. Frequent challenges faced by authors.
4. Recommended resources and support for improving scientific writing.
5. Suggestions for improving manuscript clarity, structure, and content.