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Worksheet 1.3 Generating Questions on Academic Writing and Journal Publication
Instructions
- Form groups of 3–4 students.
- Discuss your experiences and knowledge about academic writing and journal article publication.
- Together, create a list of at least 3 questions for each of the following categories.
- Remember: The questions you create here will be used in the next meeting for an interview session with journal editors or reviewers, who will share their real experiences about why articles are accepted or rejected.
- The group leader gives response to the questions and list the name of the group members.
Category 1 – Process
Steps in writing a scientific article
Category 2 – Quality
Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article
Category 3 – Challenges
Common obstacles faced by writers and their solutions
Category 4 – Resources
Support, media, or tools needed for writing
Category 5 – Structure & Content
Main components of a Research Article (RA) in English Language Education
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Generating good questions is essential for deeper understanding and research planning. Based on the previous topics—the importance of academic writing and the necessity of journal publication—here are five high-level questions suitable for academic discussion, self-reflection, or a research proposal
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Aulia Rahma Nurlita (22220057)
Haifa Nenden Andriyana (22220064)
Hanifah Nurul Azijah (22220065)
Ratih Nurlita Niarti (22220063)
Suci Samiarti (22220104)Based on our group discussion, we shared our experiences and knowledge about academic writing and journal publication. From the discussion, we identified several important aspects related to the process, quality, challenges, resources, and structure of a research article. Therefore, we formulated the following questions for each category to guide our understanding and future interview session with journal editors or reviewers.
Category 1 – Process
Steps in writing a scientific article
Questions:
1. What kind of planning or outline should we make before writing the article?
2. How do experienced writers plan and organize their writing process effectively?Category 2 – Quality
Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article
Questions:
1. What makes a journal article considered good or high quality by the editors?
2. How do clear writing and good organization help an article get accepted for publication?Category 3 – Challenges
Common onstacles faced by writers and their solutions
Qusetions:
1. What are the biggest challenges faced when writing a journal article, and how can they be solved?
2. What are the factors or reasons an article gets rejected by a journal, and how can writers avoid them?Category 4 – Resources
Support, Media, or Tools Needed for Writing
Questions:
1. What digital tools or platforms are most useful for academic writing?
2. How can access to online journals or research databases help writers in developing their scientific articles?Category 5 – Structure & Content
Main components of a Research Article (RA) in English Language Education
Questions:
1. Why is it important to include a clear statement of novelty or contribution in the Introduction or Conclusion, and what happens if it’s missing?
2. How should the Introduction and Literature Review be structured to clearly highlight the research gap and rationale of the study?
3. In the Discussion section, how can writers effectively connect their findings with previous studies and theoretical frameworks?-
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Aulia Rahma Nurlita (22220057)
Haifa Nenden Andriyana (22220064)
Hanifah Nurul Azijah (22220065)
Ratih Nurlita Niarti (22220063)
Suci Samiarti (22220104)Thank you for your questions. However, both of your questions are still too general. Please revise them to be more specific and practical from the editor’s or reviewer’s point of view.
For example, instead of asking how clear writing helps an article get accepted, you can ask what clear writing actually means for editors or what specific elements they look for in well-organized writing.
Likewise, instead of asking about access to online journals, you could focus on something more concrete, such as how many references are considered sufficient or what types of sources are most valued in journal articles.Please revise your questions to reflect these ideas.
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Group Members:
Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)We discussed our experiences with academic writing and tried to come up with meaningful questions that we can ask during the interview session. Here are the questions we made for each category:
Category 1 – Process (Steps in writing a scientific article)
1. What are the main stages of writing a scientific article from start to finish?
2. How do experienced writers usually manage their time during the writing process?Category 2 – Quality (Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article)
1. What makes a scientific article considered high-quality by reviewers?
2. How can we make sure our article shows originality and clear contribution?Category 3 – Challenges (Common obstacles faced by writers and their solutions)
1. What are the most common problems writers face when preparing their articles?
2. How do writers deal with article rejection or harsh feedback from reviewers?Category 4 – Resources (Support, media, or tools needed for writing)
1. What tools or online platforms are most useful for writing and checking journal articles?
2. How can universities or lecturers support students who want to publish their work?Category 5 – Structure & Content (Main components of a Research Article in English Language Education)
1. Which parts of a research article are the most important to focus on?
2. What are the most common mistakes students make in organizing their article structure?-
Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)Thank you for submitting your questions. However, these questions are not quite strong or relevant enough for the upcoming interview with journal editors or reviewers.
• The question about time management is more related to personal writing habits, not to the publication process.
• The question about rejection or harsh feedback is quite common and does not lead to new or specific insights.
• The question about important parts of a research article is too general and already well known.
• The question “What are the most common mistakes students make in organizing their article structure?” is a good and relevant question. However, it is placed in the wrong category.
• This question should be moved to Category 3 – Challenges, because it focuses on the difficulties or problems writers often face when organizing their articles, rather than on the structure itself.Please create new questions that are more meaningful and focused on the editors’ or reviewers’ professional perspectives — for example, what specific criteria they use when deciding whether to accept or reject an article, or what common weaknesses they often find in submissions.
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Delia Suci Maharani (22220079)
Elmaida (22220068)
Kanna Ardanisa (22220083)
Kenny Ardanisa (22220055)
Ririn Rohimat (22220094)Thank you for submitting your questions. However, these questions are not quite strong or relevant enough for the upcoming interview with journal editors or reviewers.
• The question about time management is more related to personal writing habits, not to the publication process.
• The question about rejection or harsh feedback is quite common and does not lead to new or specific insights.
• The question about important parts of a research article is too general and already well known.
• The question “What are the most common mistakes students make in organizing their article structure?” is a good and relevant question. However, it is placed in the wrong category.
• This question should be moved to Category 3 – Challenges, because it focuses on the difficulties or problems writers often face when organizing their articles, rather than on the structure itself.Please create new questions that are more meaningful and focused on the editors’ or reviewers’ professional perspectives — for example, what specific criteria they use when deciding whether to accept or reject an article, or what common weaknesses they often find in submissions.
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Group Members :
1. Danisya Al Jura Pratiwi (22220112)
2. Nadia Putri Azzahra (22220111)
3. Widya Aulia Octavia (22220089)Based on our group discussion, we shared our own experiences and prior knowledge about academic writing and journal article publication. From the discussion, we highlighted essential elements related to the process, quality, challenges, resources, and structure of a research article. Therefore, we formulated new and specific questions for each category to guide our learning and upcoming interview session with journal editors or reviewers.
Category 1 – Process (Steps in Writing a Scientific Article)
1. How can beginner researchers effectively turn a research idea into a publishable article?
2. What strategies can writers use to maintain consistency and focus throughout the writing stages?
3. How important is peer review or feedback before submitting an article to a journal?Category 2 – Quality (Characteristics of a High-Quality Scientific Article)
1. How do coherence and logical flow contribute to the overall quality of a journal article?
2. What aspects of writing style and academic tone are often emphasized by journal reviewers?
3. How can data presentation (tables, charts, visuals) improve the clarity and credibility of an article?Category 3 – Challenges (Common Obstacles Faced by Writers and Their Solutions)
1. What are the common difficulties writers face in paraphrasing or avoiding plagiarism, and how can they overcome them?
2. How can writers handle time pressure or lack of motivation during the writing process?
3. What mindset should writers have when facing multiple revisions or delays in publication?Category 4 – Resources (Support, Media, or Tools Needed for Writing)
1. Which AI-based or online tools can help writers improve grammar, coherence, and citation accuracy?
2. How can collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Mendeley, Zotero) make the writing process more efficient?
3. What institutional supports (e.g., workshops, writing centers) are most beneficial for first-time journal writers?Category 5 – Structure & Content (Main Components of a Research Article in English Language Education)
1. What role does the abstract play in influencing reviewers’ first impression of a research article?
2. How can writers ensure that their methodology section is clear, replicable, and aligned with the research objectives?
3. What makes the conclusion section persuasive and meaningful in connecting the research findings to broader implications?-
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1. Danisya Al Jura Pratiwi (22220112)
2. Nadia Putri Azzahra (22220111)
3. Widya Aulia Octavia (22220089)Thank you for compiling these questions. However, most of them are not very relevant or important
1. How important is peer review or feedback before submitting an article to a journal?
2. How do coherence and logical flow contribute to the overall quality of a journal article?
3. How can data presentation (tables, charts, visuals) improve the clarity and credibility of an article?
4. How can writers handle time pressure or lack of motivation during the writing process?
5. What mindset should writers have when facing multiple revisions or delays in publication?
6. How can collaboration tools (e.g., Google Docs, Mendeley, Zotero) make the writing process more efficient
7. What institutional supports (e.g., workshops, writing centers) are most beneficial for first-time journal writers?Please remove or replace these questions with more critical ones that address editors’ and reviewers’ real experiences — for example:
What are the most common reasons an article is rejected even after revision?
What specific criteria do editors prioritize when evaluating submissions?
How do editors identify whether an article fits the journal’s scope and quality standards?
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Group Members:
Andina Fitri Irawan (22220121)
Farah Assyfa Gayo (22220053)
Marisya Rahmawati (22220109)
Syeifh Fahma Salsabila (22220097)We discussed our current understanding of academic writing and journal publication. Most of us have written academic papers for assignments, but not for publication. We were curious about how the process works, what makes an article accepted, and how to overcome common challenges in writing a scientific article as novice writers like us.
Category 1 – Process (Steps in Writing a Scientific Article)
1. What are the main stages from the idea stage to publication in a scientific journal?
2. How do authors choose the appropiate journal to submit their articles to?
3. What are some common mistakes that often occur during the submission or revision process?Category 2 – Quality (Characteristics of a High-Quality Scientific Article)
1. What makes a research article stand out in the eyes of reviewers or editors?
2. How can authors ensure that their writing is of high quality and not merely imitating other research?
3. Why are articles rejected, especially those related to quality?Category 3 – Challenges (Common Obstacles Faced by Writers and Their Solutions)
1. What strategies can help overcome writer’s block?
2. What are the challenges that novice writers typically face when writing a scientific article for official publication on a website or journal platform?
3. Do you have effective strategy, both in terms of time and effort, when facing major revisions in the creation of a research article?Category 4 – Resources (Support, Media, or Tools Needed for Writing)
1. What digital tools are useful for finding research article references?
2. Are there any online platforms that support research article writing and collaboration?
3. What tools or platforms can help writers understand journal standards and formats?Category 5 – Structure & Content (Main Components of a Research Article in English Language Education)
1. What are the important sections of a research article in English Language Education?
2. How should each section (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion) be balanced in length and focus?
3. How can authors effectively integrate theory and previous studies in their literature review?-
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Farah Assyfa Gayo (22220053)
Marisya Rahmawati (22220109)
Syeifh Fahma Salsabila (22220097)Thank you for preparing these questions. However, most of them are not very relevant or critical for the upcoming interview session. They focus too much on writers’ personal habits or general writing tips, rather than on meaningful insights about the publication process.
1. What are the main stages from the idea stage to publication in a scientific journal? —— should be specific
2. What strategies can help overcome writer’s block? Unimportant
3. Are there any online platforms that support research article writing and collaboration? Unimportant
4. What tools or platforms can help writers understand journal standards and formats?
5. What are the important sections of a research article in English Language Education? Unimportant, because all section are important
6. How can authors effectively integrate theory and previous studies in their literature review? In literature review or discussion?Please remove or replace these questions with ones that can explore deeper experiences from lecturers or researchers who have successfully published their work. For example:
What are the most common reasons an article is rejected even after revision?
What specific criteria do experienced authors consider when preparing a manuscript for submission?
How do successful writers ensure their article matches the journal’s scope and quality expectations?
Revise your list so the questions can encourage practical and experience-based answers from lecturers with strong publication backgrounds.
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Anisa Nur Arifah (22220061)
Halda Vidya Srikandi Salsabila (22220069)
Nadya Salsabila Ramadhani (22220117)
Ni Made Rintan Prameswari Santi Yuda (22220072)
Rida Rahadathul Aisya Ardani (22220060)Academic writing is a formal and structured way to present research supported by evidence. We have learned that it follows the IMRaD format and must include reliable references while avoiding plagiarism. Although we have not published a journal article yet, we understand that the process requires clear ideas, formal language, and careful review before acceptance. From our class experiences, we know an article usually includes a title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and references. Through this discussion, we hope to learn more about how to write and publish a good-quality research article, so we prepared several questions to guide us in the process.
Category 1 – Process Questions:
1. What are the essential steps from idea development to journal submission?
2. How long does the journal review process take on average, and what stages often cause delays?
3. What are the most effective strategies for revising and editing before submission?Category 2 – Quality Questions:
1. In your experience, what is the single most important qualitative characteristic that distinguishes an excellent manuscript from an average one?
2. How important are originality and clarity in determining article quality?
3. Besides clarity of language, what are the three most frequent academic or logical errors that cause reviewers to recommend article rejection, even when the data is good?Category 3 – Challenges Questions:
1. What are the most common reasons articles get rejected by journals?
2. Mention one ‘best practical solution’ an author can use to address contradictory reviewer comments?
3. In terms of research ethics, what issues do you encounter most often, and what is your advice for avoiding them?Category 4 – Resources Questions:
1. What digital tools or software are most useful for academic writing and reference management?
2. How can writers make use of online platforms or workshops to enhance their skills?
3. What institutional support are helpful for improving publication success?Category 5 – Structure and Content Questions:
1. What are the standard sections of a research article in English Language Education?
2. How should authors in English Language Education balance discussing their findings with existing theory and presenting practical classroom implications?
3. What are common mistakes found in the discussion or conclusion sections?-
To: Anisa Nur Arifah (22220061)
Halda Vidya Srikandi Salsabila (22220069)
Nadya Salsabila Ramadhani (22220117)
Ni Made Rintan Prameswari Santi Yuda (22220072)
Rida Rahadathul Aisya Ardani (22220060)please revise the following questions:
What are the essential steps from idea development to journal submission?How important are originality and clarity in determining article quality?
What institutional support are helpful for improving publication success?
What are the standard sections of a research article in English Language Education?
2. How should authors in English Language Education balance discussing their findings with existing theory and presenting practical classroom implications?
3. What are common mistakes found in the discussion or conclusion sections?
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Mutiara Azny (22220088)
Nina Permatasari (22220066)Based on our group discussion about writing scientific articles, we collaboratively created several questions related to five main categories: Process, Quality, Challenges, Resources, and Structure & Content. Each question was designed to encourage critical thinking and reflection on how to write and evaluate a scientific article effectively in the field of English Language Education.
Category 1 – Process (Steps in writing a scientific article)
1. Why is planning important in writing a scientific article?
2. How can revising improve your research paper?
3. How can collaboration with others enhance your article-writing process?Category 2 – Quality (Characteristics of a high-quality scientific article)
1. Why does clarity matter in a scientific article?
2. How can evidence strengthen the quality of your writing?
3. How can critical thinking help you produce a more credible scientific article?Category 3 – Challenges (Common obstacles faced by writers and their solutions)
1. How can fear of making mistakes limit writing progress?
2. What’s the best way to turn writer’s block into creativity?
3. How does feedback help writers overcome their challenges?Category 4 – Resources (Support, Media, or Tools Needed for Writing)
1. How do online tools shape your writing quality?
2. Why is peer review a valuable writing resource?
3. Which tool would you choose to improve coherence, and why?Category 5 – structure & Content (Main components of a Research Article (RA) in English Language)
1. Why must the introduction clearly state the research gap?
2. How does the discussion section show critical thinking?
3. What makes a conclusion meaningful in a research article?-
To: Mutiara Azni
Nina
Thank you for submitting your group’s list of questions. Overall, your questions are well written and show good understanding of each category. However, most of them are still too general and do not invite in-depth discussion based on real experiences.Please revise all the questions in Categories 1–4 and the first question in Category 5 to make them more specific, critical, and experience-based. You may ask questions that explore how or what exactly successful writers or lecturers do in real publication contexts.
Only the following two questions are already strong enough and can be kept as they are:
Category 5, Question 2: How does the discussion section show critical thinking?
Category 5, Question 3: What makes a conclusion meaningful in a research article?
Please revise the rest of your questions so that they are more analytical and focused on real academic writing and publication experiences.
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