畜牧所稿试验设计.ppt

Example of the Cover Letter-III Follow-up Correspondence Major journals send out an “acknowledge of receipt” letter when the manuscript is received. If not received after 2 weeks, you should contact the journal office. Attached a self-addressed postcard w/ the manuscript for reply purpose. How to prepare the “Cover Letter”? Function of the cover letter Tips for writing the cover letter Example and practice Where How to submit the manuscript Where how to submit the manuscript? 1. The choices of where and how to submit the manuscript are critical. 2. Some manuscripts are buried in inappropriate journals or delayed for publication due to the wrong submission strategy. 3. The first issue is where to submit the manuscript. = Ask the experienced persons = Check the information from individual journal Issues considered when submitting the manuscript-I How to choose the Journal? 1. The “Scope” of journal - The general interest vs the specific interest 2. The Prestige (Impact) Factor - Quality vs. Quantity 3. The Circulation (Impact) Factor - Check Journal Citation Reports = which journals are cited most frequently in terms of total citations and average citations 4. Other Factors = Frequency, Audience, ….etc Issues considered when submitting the manuscript Route - Online submission (Most) = Faster process - Mailing submission (Less) Follows the rules guidelines of the submitted journal. - Format (paper structure, references, …etc) - Abstract (word limit) Suggestions for Writing-I How to start from a blank paper to a finalized manuscript? Everyone has their own habits. There are some general suggestions as following: 1. The Order to write = Start it from the “Main Text portions” = Then write the “Overview portions” 2. Writing the first Draft - Reserve a block of time writing (3-4 hrs per day) - Write when your energy is high - Write in a quiet place (Not interrupted) - Surround yourself with eve