[ ] List of journals to submit to (“submission plan”) — Compare Aims & Scope of journal with the topic of your article and compare your article to recently published articles in the journal to determine the editors’ current focus.
[ ] Check journal’s Instructions for Authors
[ ] Prepare Cover Letter
All cover letters include: We confirm that this manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
If known, address the Editor my name. Include date of submission and journal’s name. (Most journals list their Editorial Boards on their website.)
First paragraph:
Title of manuscript
Type of manuscript (e.g. review, research, case study)
Brief explantation of background, research question, and rationale
Second paragraph
What was done
Main findings
Why findings were significant
Third paragraph
Why readers of the journal would be interested (tying in Aims & Scope)
Conclusion
Corresponding author
Journal specific requirements (e.g. ethical standards)
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