Robert Tinkle

Publishing Editor, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sage Publishing

Robert Tinkle is a Publishing Editor on the Humanities & Social Sciences Editorial team, where he manages a diverse portfolio of journals. He holds a BA in English and Religious Studies from the University of Chicago and a PhD in English Literature from Johns Hopkins University. Before joining Sage, he directed the Writing Center at JHU and was also Associate Editor of the journal English Literary History. He has published research in the Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies and Renaissance Drama.

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Blogs from Robert Tinkle

How to develop your academic future while still a student

As a graduate student, it’s never too early to start thinking about the kind of academic career you want. Sage outlines some advice for how to navigate a PhD program and build your academic profile—from someone who’s been there.

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Robert Tinkle
June 20, 2025

Questions answered: How to select a journal

We answer all your questions from our webinar about how to select a journal to publishing your research in.

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January 17, 2025

Safeguarding science: The role of research publishing in a post-truth landscape

As objective truth loses influence over public opinion, sound research publishing plays a crucial role in combating misinformation and bridging the gap between research communities and the public sphere.

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April 16, 2025