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How do you separate genuine novelty from incremental improvements in manuscr...
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It can be tricky to articulate your real novelty. Some works bring genuinely new paradigms, others deliver solid incremental optimisations. How do you clearly communicate your contribution level in introduction and abstract sections?
Henry Collins, Hai Yuan and 44 others4 Comments-
I explicitly list which parts are incremental improvements versus completely new components.
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Compare against closely related prior work point‑by‑point rather than making broad novelty claims.
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Ask lab outsiders whether they can quickly identify your core new element.
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Over‑claiming novelty will quickly erode reviewer trust in your manuscript.
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