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| + | The following sections provide some tips for how to format the title page, the tables, the figures, and the references. | ||
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| + | ===== Overview ===== | ||
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| + | * Proper formatting prior to submission saves time and effort | ||
| + | * Manuscripts submitted with improper formatting are sent back to the author without review, potentially weeks after the manuscript was first submitted | ||
| + | * Formatting is an extremely tedious task, which commonly leads to mistakes. Make sure to double-check for errors and watch for small, easily overlooked requirements | ||
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| + | ===== The Formatting Process ===== | ||
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| + | **Step 1** : Select target journal | ||
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| + | **Step 2** : __Go to the target journal' | ||
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| + | These usually can be found under author " | ||
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| + | * Questions to ask when identifying which requirements to follow: | ||
| + | - What type of article is being formatted? //Original research, review, case report, letter to the editor, editorial, etc.// | ||
| + | - Is an Abstract required? | ||
| + | - What type of Abstract is required (// | ||
| + | - What are the word limits for the abstract and text for the type of article? What is included in the word count? | ||
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| + | **Step 3 **: __Read through author instructions and create a list of all required materials and information__ | ||
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| + | * Submissions often require additional documents and information. //These may include:// | ||
| + | - Conflict-of-interest forms and/or statement | ||
| + | - Patient consent | ||
| + | - Disclosures | ||
| + | - Checklists | ||
| + | - Copyright agreements | ||
| + | - Co-author emails | ||
| + | - Corresponding author contact information | ||
| + | - Highest academic degrees | ||
| + | - Publication fees | ||
| + | - Color charges | ||
| + | - Suggested reviewers | ||
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| + | **Step 4** : __Format manuscript and all attachments according to requirements__ | ||
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| + | * Always check the guidelines for each journal, but widely accepted standards include: | ||
| + | - Line spacing: double | ||
| + | - Font and font size: Times New Roman, size 12 | ||
| + | - Margins: 1" | ||
| + | - 1/2" indentations at beginning of paragraphs | ||
| + | - Page numbers | ||
| + | * Manuscript text: | ||
| + | - Confirm word limits for abstract, text, references, and figures/ | ||
| + | - Provide an abbreviation list if required | ||
| + | - Ensure line spacing, text size, and page margins are correct | ||
| + | - Use appropriate formatting hierarchy for headings and subheadings | ||
| + | - Determine whether page numbers, line numbers, or other headers/ | ||
| + | - If the journal uses a blinded review process, ensure that no identifiable information is included in the manuscript text or figures/ | ||
| + | * Statements: Include any required statements in the specified location in the manuscript, with proper labeling and language | ||
| + | - Author contributions | ||
| + | - Competing interests/ | ||
| + | - Funding | ||
| + | - Data sharing | ||
| + | - Patient consent | ||
| + | - Ethical approval | ||
| + | - Acknowledgements | ||
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