The 25-step pre-submission checklist

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In short

The most common reasons for rejection are about preparation, not content. This 25-step list closes the most common desk-reject reasons before you submit, across five stages: journal fit, formatting, language, methodology and ethics. Drop your email and download the PDF now.

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1 · Journal fit and scope — scope, type, index, trustworthiness
2 · Formatting and author guidelines — format, limits, reference style
3 · Language and structure — title, abstract, consistency
4 · Content and methodology — methods, statistics, literature
5 · Ethics and submission files — plagiarism, statements, cover letter

For the full explanation of each item, see the pre-submission checklist post.