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-====== Formatting Publications for Submission ======
+====== Formatting Manuscript for Submission ======
 The following sections provide some tips for how to format the title page, the tables, the figures, and the references.
   * [[:wiki:guide:submit:title|Format Title Page]]
+  * [[:wiki:guide:submit:paper|Format Paper]]
   * [[:wiki:guide:submit:tables|Format Tables]]
   * [[:wiki:guide:submit:figures|Format Figures]]
   * [[:wiki:guide:submit:references|Format References]]
+===== Overview =====
+  * 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
+===== The Formatting Process =====
+**Step 1**  : Select target journal
+----
+**Step 2**  : __Go to the target journal's website for formatting and submission requirements__
+These usually can be found under author "guidelines" or "instructions"
+  * 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 (//structured or unstructured//)?
+      - What are the word limits for the abstract and text for the type of article? What is included in the word count?
+----
+**Step 3 **: __Read through author instructions and create a list of all required materials and information__
+  * 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
+----
+**Step 4**  : __Format manuscript and all attachments according to requirements__
+  * 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/tables
+      - 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/footers are needed
+      - If the journal uses a blinded review process, ensure that no identifiable information is included in the manuscript text or figures/tables
+  * Statements: Include any required statements in the specified location in the manuscript, with proper labeling and language
+      - Author contributions
+      - Competing interests/disclosures
+      - Funding
+      - Data sharing
+      - Patient consent
+      - Ethical approval
+      - Acknowledgements

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