{"id":107,"date":"2025-11-21T06:08:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/?p=107"},"modified":"2025-11-21T06:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:08:51","slug":"how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert Your Thesis into a Journal Article without Starting Over"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Converting your thesis into a journal article doesn&#8217;t mean starting over from scratch, but like carving. You have the block of marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The polishing, cutting, and refining make it shine. You can absolutely do this, even if your thesis seems like a mountain of 200 pages of words and footnotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it in these terms: Your thesis describes everything you did. A journal article describes what the reader needs to know. Fewer pages. Sharper. Cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You let readers focus on your core argument, your strongest evidence, and the relevant insights. You gently let them go of everything else. (Yes, even the three-page literature review intro.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your thesis were a full book, which single chapter or even idea is most deserving of the spotlight?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#1_Identify_The_Core_Contribution\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0 Identify The Core Contribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#2_Shorten_the_Literature_Review\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0 Shorten the Literature Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#3_Strengthen_And_Simplify_Your_Structure\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0 Strengthen And Simplify Your Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#4_Polishing_Your_Voice\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0 Polishing Your Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#5_Choose_The_Right_Journal\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0 Choose The Right Journal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#6_Expect_Edits_And_Thats_Good\" >6.\u00a0\u00a0 Expect Edits (And That&#8217;s Good)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#Common_Mistakes_To_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes To Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#1_Trying_to_fit_everything_into_one_article\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trying to fit everything into one article<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#2_Keeping_the_thesis_tone\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keeping the thesis tone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#3_Ignoring_the_journals_style\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ignoring the journal&#8217;s style<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#How_To_Condense_Without_Losing_Meaning\" >How To Condense Without Losing Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#Brief_Example_as_a_Guide\" >Brief Example as a Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#An_Easy-to-Follow_Process\" >An Easy-to-Follow Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#Pro_Tip_Write_Your_Abstract_Last\" >Pro Tip: Write Your Abstract Last<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#Peer_Review_Is_Not_Your_Enemy\" >Peer Review Is Not Your Enemy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#The_Emotional_Aspect_That_Is_Left_Unsaid\" >The Emotional Aspect That Is Left Unsaid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-convert-your-thesis-into-a-journal-article\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shifting_Your_Mindset_From_Thesis_To_Article\"><\/span><strong>Shifting Your Mindset From Thesis To Article<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A thesis is crafted to demonstrate that you know your subject area in detail. A journal article is written to show others why your results are significant. That is the shift in mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You shift from explaining everything within step-by-step instructions to explaining only what moves the maneuver forward. Think focus, clarity, and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by identifying the main theme or central message of your research. Not the whole project. Just the main discovery or breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That might feel a little disorienting at first, especially after spending months (or years) caring for every inch of the project and the sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But again, remember, a journal article is not a summary, or anything like that, it is a spotlight. Pick the one argument that you feel performs and let that lead the being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, once you see your core idea as the core story, the rest is much easier to pull together. The structure tightens. The paragraphs tighten. The narrative sharpens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your thesis does not disappear, but you simply reposition it as a narrative that performs faster, hits harder, and speaks directly to an academic audience who might want to learn from your research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/thesis-journal-publication\">convert a thesis to journal article<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Identify_The_Core_Contribution\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0 Identify The Core Contribution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is likely that your topic for your thesis investigates multiple facets, problems, and sub-arguments, but a journal article needs just a single, clear thrust of the essence of your study. Dedicate some time to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the argument that I want my readers to take with them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the finding of my research that is the most unique, or the most surprising?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How would I describe my work in only two sentences?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After wading through those questions, you have to have your focus for the article. Everything else will be supporting evidence or details to help you move forward and discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Shorten_the_Literature_Review\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0 Shorten the Literature Review<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A literature review for a thesis is a little like filling in the entire history of your topic. A literature review for a journal article is closer to stating the key voices that your work is responding to. Do not reroute them with any of your readers. Eliminate everything that does not relate to your argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not say: &#8220;I have read everything imaginable, and here is a summary of every theoretical framework that has been developed on this topic.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say this: &#8220;This is what I am responding to, and this is the gap that I am filling.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Concise. Relevant. Purposeful. Your reader does not want the &#8220;why this is important,&#8221; they want your academic tour into the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Strengthen_And_Simplify_Your_Structure\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0 Strengthen And Simplify Your Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Journal articles have a relatively clean, simple writing style. Whereas your thesis might have long chapters and related subsections, your article&#8217;s content must flow and have rhythm. Consider seeking professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/\">Paper publication help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a helpful structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intro: Your main argument + why it is important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brief Literature Context: What field does your concept sit within?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods: Brief methods, just enough for the reader to feel comfortable with the study presented<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results \/ Arguments: The key results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion: What do your results suggest?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclusion: the takeaway + potential future directions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how everything is tighter, no meandering side quests or deep digressions, just what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Polishing_Your_Voice\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0 Polishing Your Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The voice in your thesis may have been formal and layered, or even defensive (years of your supervisors will do that). The journal article, however, needs confidence and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short and confident sentences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong active voice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean transitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear claims, made clearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is not a complicated voice-it is a certain voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Choose_The_Right_Journal\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0 Choose The Right Journal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every journal is suitable for every article. Consider these factors when submitting to journals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Publish articles that closely relate to yours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage with a writing voice similar to yours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or have a preference for a theoretical, empirical, or methodological focus depending on your article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve already read two recent issues, and those two issues will provide you with patterns about the length of the paper, tone, structure, and themes of the journal. Use them as a guide to your rewrite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Expect_Edits_And_Thats_Good\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0 Expect Edits (And That&#8217;s Good)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even a well-polished article will usually require edits. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/thesis-editing\">Thesis editing services in UK<\/a> may want more background information. A reviewer may want to see your data in more detail. A reviewer might want you to compare your findings to other theories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is part of the process and typical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because your article is recommended for edits does not mean it is weak, but it is being strengthened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_To_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes To Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Trying_to_fit_everything_into_one_article\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trying to fit everything into one article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your thesis may have three research questions, a full theory chapter, and a long methodology discussion. A journal article cannot hold all of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick your strongest thread and follow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keeping_the_thesis_tone\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keeping the thesis tone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A thesis often sounds cautious, lengthy, and overly formal. Journal articles need clarity and authority.<br>If your sentences are too long, break them.<br>If a phrase only exists because the thesis needed it, cut it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ignoring_the_journals_style\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ignoring the journal&#8217;s style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every journal has preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some love theory.<br>Some want hard data.<br>Some prefer conversational clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study the journal first, then adjust your tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Condense_Without_Losing_Meaning\"><\/span><strong>How To Condense Without Losing Meaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To go from a 25-page chapter to a 6-8 page article section, try this approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Thesis Version<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Article Version<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Long background explanations<\/td><td>Only the context is needed to understand your argument<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multiple research questions<\/td><td>One central research question<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Detailed step-by-step methods<\/td><td>Concise methods focusing only on replicability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full data dump<\/td><td>Only the most relevant findings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discussion of every angle<\/td><td>Key insights + why they matter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_Example_as_a_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Brief Example as a Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine your thesis examined the impact of remote learning on students&#8217; motivation across three age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your thesis had the following structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History of motivation theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote learning in general<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case studies for students aged three, twelve, and eighteen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your journal article would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;University students exhibit greater self-directed motivation when learning in remote environments where they have more control.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And everything in the article contributes to only that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One argument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One contribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Easy-to-Follow_Process\"><\/span><strong>An Easy-to-Follow Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determine the main argument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer your thesis statement into a new file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate only what directly supported the main argument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut away everything else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rewrite the introduction at the end, when you know what each section will look like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tighten the language, shorten sentences, and remove duplicates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format according to the journal guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proofread, then have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/dissertation-writing-services\">Best Dissertation Writing<\/a> or a friend read what you have done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider this carving, not constructing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tip_Write_Your_Abstract_Last\"><\/span><strong>Pro Tip: Write Your Abstract Last<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If possible, don&#8217;t start with the abstract.<br>Abstracts are about the article, not about your thesis. Or you will just be summarizing the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a manner of speaking, you can write your abstract after the article is completed.<br>Once you have finished writing, the abstract will almost compose itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Review_Is_Not_Your_Enemy\"><\/span><strong>Peer Review Is Not Your Enemy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you receive peer review, don&#8217;t freak out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperpublication.co.uk\/blog\/proofreading-vs-editing-whats-the-difference\/\">Proofreading Vs. Editing<\/a> can, most of the time, freak you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reviewer comments that accompany your article are totally normal. Every researcher&#8217;s article goes through peer review. And even seasoned researchers revise their articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your reviewer has made additional comments as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new perspective (new to the author, not new knowledge) on how others engage with your argument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reviewer has suggested clarifications of your reasoning, analysis, or criticisms to strengthen your article<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reviewer is offering you free suggestions from someone who knows your field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Polite Response, Thoughtful Revision, Confident Resubmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Emotional_Aspect_That_Is_Left_Unsaid\"><\/span><strong>The Emotional Aspect That Is Left Unsaid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people struggle not with the writing, they struggle with letting go of the writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Letting go of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long explanations you took time to write.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapters that took months to write.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data that didn&#8217;t make it into the reader-safe version.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But just remember, your thesis will always exist, and you aren&#8217;t deleting your work. You are simply elevating the part of your thesis that is relevant to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is it necessary for me to rewrite my thesis for it to become a journal article?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Not really. You will not be rewriting it all. You will narrow the focus. A journal article is a shorter version of your research. It is tighter and more candid. You will keep the core argument and the strongest evidence to support it. Everything else can stay in the thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How do I pick which piece of my thesis to make into an article?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will think through the main argument or the most original finding. 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