英文科技论文写作HOW-to-AfterThe1stDraft.pptVIP

Journal - Submission Where to publish your paper Choosing journals Make a list of candidate journals Consider open access publishing Rank the journals by (quality, IF, speed…) Audience / readers: who? International, national, regional, or local Read the “Purpose and Scope” of the journal Rejection rate Find copies of the journals Style Rules Requirements for manuscript Instructions for contributors Information for authors Notices to contributors Author guidelines Follow the rules Format the abstract as required by the journal Choose the key words as required Match figure legend’s and table’s style Change citation style Format the references Layout Keep line spacing, font and font size consistent throughout – double-spaced 12-point Times New Roman is preferred Use consistent heading styles throughout and no more than three levels of heading Number the pages Number lines if journal requires Order and title sections as instructed in the Guide for Authors – Figure and Table sections are normally together following References The manuscript packet Page one: identification page title, names of the authors and their institutions The name and the contact information of the author taking responsibility for interacting with the editors or corresponding author Page 1 For submission to: Journal name Title Authors Institutions Short title (running head): Corresponding author: Page 2 Page 3 Abstract (As rewuired; 150-250 words) …. Keywords or Key words: (alphabetically, 3-5) Page 4 - X The main body: …. Page X Table 1 …. Page X Figure Legends or captions …. Page X Figure 1 …. Cover letter This is your chance to speak to the editor directly Keep it brief, but convey the particular importance of your manuscript to the journal Suggest potential reviewers This is your opportunity to convince the journal editor that they should publish your study, so it is worth investing time at this stage Cover letter Include: Editors name – Address to jour