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How to Publish a Business Research Paper

Publishing builds an academic career.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Publishing builds an academic career. In short: find; collect; analyze, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Find a research gap.

  2. Collect data.

  3. Analyze results.

  4. Write the paper.

  5. Submit to a journal.

  6. Revise after reviews.

Safety reminders for business professors

  • Protect student privacy under FERPA
  • Follow research ethics rules
  • Maintain professional boundaries
  • Follow campus safety procedures

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