![]() Make sure to include proper names of departments or divisions. If two or more authors share equal responsibility, note with an asterisk (*) or other symbol and note “Authors contributed equally.”Īffiliations: follow the journal’s instructions for how to denote authors from different departments or institutions, usually by superscripted numerals, letters or symbols. If degrees are included, make sure you haven’t left one off e.g., MD, PhD. Use full, professional names and ask coauthors how they prefer their name to be listed. If a “running title” or “running head” is required, cut your full title into as few words as possible, summing up the general theme of the paper.Īuthors: check with coauthors to be sure everyone agrees on the order of names. ![]() Many journals even limit the number of characters allowed. Manuscript title: keep it as short and concise as possible. So, once you know what you have to include, here are some tips on how to write those required bits of information. Don’t skip anything required – it’s a fast way to get your paper rejected before it’s even reviewed. There’s no guessing at what goes on a title page – every journal will tell you what information they need. If you know which journal you plan to submit to, check their instructions. If you’re a new writer, one of the first things that can be overlooked in preparing a manuscript is the title page. The following is the first in a series on writing for publication from Kris Greiner, medical and scientific editor in the Design Center.
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