The hidden curriculum of academic writing: Toward demystifying manuscript preparation in counseling psychology.

Abstract

In this article, we aim to unpack some of the hidden curriculum in publishing successfully in the Journal of Counseling Psychology (JCP) and other academic outlets. The many unspoken and implicit considerations behind writing a successful academic article can reinforce epistemic exclusions around class, gender, race, sexuality, and other axes of power that ultimately limit who gets to publish in academic journals and about what. Thus, we work to articulate the processes behind writing an academic article. Specifically, we offer suggestions for (a) writing compelling, precise, and parsimonious introductions, (b) clearly addressing the goals of the study via an accurate and detailed description of the method, (c) aligning analytic decisions with the research questions or hypotheses and the data parameters at hand, and (d) discussing the story of data in the context of prior scholarship, study limitations, and real-world implications. Where applicable, we provide concrete examples of published studies to “unhide” writing processes and to illustrate the invisible narratives and intentions behind key writing practices. We also present a checklist as an easy-to-reference companion to this article to help demystify the writing process. This article aligns with the commitment of JCP’s editorial leadership to play an active role in opening up the scholarly publication process so that the pipeline of manuscripts submitted to and accepted by JCP shapes a more inclusive future for the field.

Inaugural editorial for Journal of Counseling Psychology.

“…Finally, an excellent resource for authors hoping to publish in the Journal of Counseling Psychology comes from Moradi et al (2023). The authors “demystify” the process of writing for JCP through identifying and revealing the implicit assumptions within published articles.…”

Changing the culture of peer review for a more inclusive and equitable psychological science.

“…The resources highlighted above are primarily aimed at helping individuals become better peer reviewers. There are also initiatives that seek to help authors put their best foot forward in submitting their work for peer review (Moradi et al, 2023) or preparing a revision (Palminteri, 2023). For example, the peer review for inclusion, diversity, and equity (PRIDE, n.d.) initiative provides a database of volunteer reviewers who are willing to provide feedback on fellowship applications of LGBTQ+ and other minoritized students in STEM.…”

Penerapan Konseling Akademik untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Berprestasi Siswa SMA di Jakarta

“…Salah satu cara untuk menumbuhkembangkan motivasi berprestasi yang berasal dari luar agar dapat dijadikan sebagai motif internal adalah memberikan pelatihan, penyuluhan, atau seminar intensif yang mampu memberikan pengertian tertentu bagi setiap peserta kegiatan tersebut. Mereka dilibatkan untuk mendengarkan pemaparan mengenai topik konseling akademik, sebuah pendekatan konseling kelompok yang menjelaskan pentingnya pencapaian prestasi akademik untuk menyongsong masa depan yang lebih baik (Moradi et al, 2023). Diharapkan kegiatan konseling akademik mampu menumbuhkembangkan motivasi berprestasi bagi peserta didik di SMA.…”