12-week academic article writing plan

12-Week Academic Article Writing Tracker

A step-by-step system to help you write and submit your article with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Are you struggling to stay on track with your academic writing goals?

This 12-week tracker is explicitly designed for professors, graduate students, researchers, and academic writers who want to publish an article without getting overwhelmed.

Whether you're just getting started or stuck in the middle, this tracker breaks the writing and publishing process into actionable weekly goals.

✅ What’s Included:

• Printable PDF – Easy-to-follow 12-week breakdown
• Microsoft OneNote version – Organize your tasks digitally
• Notion-ready template – Copy and paste directly into your academic workspace
• Weekly checklists with clear, achievable tasks
• Covers everything from topic selection to final submission

What You'll Accomplish:

• Choose and refine your article topic
• Conduct a focused literature review
• Create a strong research question and outline
• Write each section with purpose and structure
• Get feedback, revise, and submit with confidence

Who This Is For:

• Early-career researchers
• Graduate students writing seminar or publishable papers
• Faculty aiming to publish during the semester or summer
• Academic professionals balancing writing with teaching