ABSTRACT
The knowledge generated by the research process has value only if it is communicated to people who can put it to use in the form of theory development and practical application. Consequently, scientists throughout history have endeavored to disseminate the results of their research to their colleagues. Today, there are four primary means of scientifi c communication: books, book chapters, journals, and presentations at professional meetings or conventions. In most of the behavioral sciences, the primary media for communicating the results of research studies are journal articles and convention presentations; except for long case studies, books and book chapters tend to be reserved for theoretical presentations, literature reviews, and handbooks for research and application. This chapter discusses the process of preparing research reports for journal publication and for presentation at professional meetings. We begin by discussing the structure and content of the research report, continue by describing the publication and presentation processes, and conclude by discussing ethical issues in publication.
