Hi all,

Just wanted to get some advice from others doing a Phd and submitted publications. I am very close to submission of my PhD, and whilst I am still within my post I would like to submit a journal paper, however, I wanted to know the best way to make the most of the research that I will hand in for my thesis. Is it acceptable to put some of the research and results from my thesis also in the journal paper? Would I need to change re-write things to avoid plagiarising my own work? I would really appreciate some advice and input from others.

Thanks.

Most people here will say that you shall not just copy-paste parts from your viva in the paper. However, I copy-paste large parts from my PhD with no shame. I am aware that this is self-plagiarism, however, I cannot find a way to describe my methodology or write a general introductory paragraph without self-plagiarising!

Generally, the paper needs to be a shorter and denser version of the PhD. Yes, you can use your results, but because the paper is shorter it has to be focused on one specific finding.

Thanks for your input DrJeckyll