This peer learning session, hosted by RECOFTC’s Explore Programme, brought together experienced researchers and academic journal editors to share practical guidance on turning field research into publishable journal articles.
Key session highlights
- Crafting a compelling story: Focus on one central argument and a strong ‘hook’.
- Choosing the right journal: Understanding journal fit, readership and how to respond to reviewers.
- Researching in complex contexts: Adapting research approaches to conflict and data constraints, with lessons from Myanmar.
- Building research partnerships: Exploring equitable collaboration, Participatory Action Research (PAR) and co-producing knowledge with local communities across Indonesia and Lao PDR.
About Explore
Explore is a research network and community of practice dedicated to expanding and applying knowledge on forest landscape governance in Southeast Asia. The network is funded by the government of Sweden. It is hosted by RECOFTC, in partnership with the Landscape Alliance, in collaboration with universities, research institutes, governments, civil society organizations, local communities and the private sector in Southeast Asia.
To learn more about Explore, contact [email protected] or visit the Explore website.