Let me relax: By Sruti
Its pleasing and relaxing, indeed. Its just like a burden is released. After spending a couple of months working hard and with extensive thoughts, finally I managed to submit a journal paper only yesterday. For the time being, I dont want to worry about the fate of the paper, i.e., whether it will be accepted or not, rather, I want to relax now, simply relax at least for a day.
Following submission of a paper, I always prefer to organise the various files including pictures, sourcecode, etc. at the right place, so that I can easily find them if the referees suggest for changes. The comments of the referees are usually very constructive and jenuine, and helps to enhance the chance of getting the paper published.
My supervisor has made significant contributions by providing valuable feedbacks at all times, and efforts to reduce the length of the paper to fit into 10 pages as the journal charges if this limit is exceeded! According to me, the page limit is also useful to maintain the quality of academic writing, although I find it very hard and time consuming to reduce. I do not exactly remember where I read this quotation "I am writing you a long letter because I do not have time to write you a short one". But, its validity is very well understood by me while shortening a paper.
After submitting the paper online together, my supervisor asked me, "Are you tensed?" I replied softly with a pleasing smile, "I am not tensed, but let me relax, sir."
Sruti das Choudhury
31 Jan 2012 13:35
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[Skip to the latest comment]Ceren Kaya
I hope the outcome of the paper will be fine.Try to relax because you deserved it!
31 Jan 2012, 14:15
Darren
I will cross that bridge when I come to it.
31 Jan 2012, 20:38
Anna Sloan
I think that’s a Mark Twain quotation….. :)
01 Feb 2012, 09:37
Darren
“You can check out any time you like but you can never leave…” Hotel California” – Eagles
02 Feb 2012, 13:14
Mugwa
Ain´t that the truth
02 Feb 2012, 13:16
Someone Else
Why would I ever want to leave my beautiful country when I love it so. I love going home it fills me with joy. England is my country. That´s what I´m talking about.
02 Feb 2012, 13:20
Jenny Delasalle
Hi Sruti,
George Bernard Shaw wrote that quote about not having time to write a short letter. He said lots of interesting things… :-)
02 Feb 2012, 15:12
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