Outline:

1. Intro: hidden value in assignments and theses
   • Many students submit good coursework that never becomes a paper.
   • Promise: show a simple pathway to convert existing work into an article.
2. Step 1 – Choosing the right assignment or thesis chapter
   • Criteria: originality, manageable scope, available data.
   • Focus on topics with regional relevance (South Asian trade, SMEs, etc.).
3. Step 2 – Tightening the research question and literature review
   • Moving from broad classroom topic to sharp publication question.
   • Updating literature with recent, high‑quality sources.
4. Step 3 – Strengthening methodology and analysis
   • Cleaning data, justifying sample, improving statistical tests or coding.
   • Documenting methods clearly for journal readers.
5. Step 4 – Rewriting for journal structure
   • IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) overview.
   • Reducing wordy theory sections; highlighting contributions and implications.
6. Step 5 – Choosing a suitable journal and dealing with reviews
   • Target realistic regional or student‑friendly journals.
   • Brief advice on responding to reviewer comments.

Soft pitch for SATC

SATC training can be the bridge: guiding students from thesis/coursework design to analysis and write‑up suitable for journals.