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What is your process for deciding when your manuscript is ready for submission?
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Knowing when to submit is a judgment call. Submitting too early risks rejection; waiting too long wastes time. What concrete criteria do you use to judge that a manuscript is ready to go out?
Luna, Madelyn and 7 others5 Comments-
All core claims should be supported by complete, verified results.
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Have at least one trusted colleague read the full draft for clarity and errors.
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Check that the introduction, results and conclusion tell one consistent story.
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Verify all figures, tables and references are complete and correct.
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Once the remaining issues are minor, it is probably time to submit.
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