The books and articles below address some of the important considerations which need to be taken into account when converting a dissertation to an article or when “publishing an article from your dissertation”.
Montgomery, S.L. (2003). The Chicago guide to communicating science. Chicago: University of Chicago. Chapter 7 (p. 78-98) JS Gericke Library Research Commons (RCOM 501.4 MON )
Thyer, B.A. (2008). Preparing research articles. Oxford: Oxford University Press JS Gericke Library Research Commons (RCOM 808.0663 THY )
Thomas, B & Skinner, H. (2012). Dissertation to research article: a systematic approach. Education Research International, 2012 Available: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/edu/2012/862135/ From page four.
Bowen, G.A. (2010). From Qualitative Dissertation to Quality Articles: Seven Lessons Learned. The Qualitative Report, 15(4) Available:http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR15-4/bowen.pdf