Editorial: Transform presentations to TAPPI Journal research papers by following basic steps, TAPPI Journal August 2024

Turning a scientific presentation into a TAPPI Journal paper involves tailoring the content and structure to fit the expectations of a written scientific work. For those unfamiliar with the process or daunted by the prospect, below are some steps to consider when creating a paper for this journal from a presentation.

Author: Monica Shaw

ABSTRACT: Very often, important research findings are communicated in presentation form at industry conferences like those TAPPI holds. While this is a great way to highlight your work, it has some limitations when compared to a peer-reviewed TAPPI Journal paper. Presentations are limited to a specific event, while publishing papers in a peer-reviewed journal means that your work becomes part of scientific literature that is available to a broader audience. Also, a research paper allows for a more detailed explanation of the methods, data, and conclusions than the time-constrained format of a presentation.