- Before Writing:
- Not choosing a target journal early on, which leads to misalignment in scope, audience, and formatting.
- During Writing:
- Multitasking and distractions, which reduce focus and productivity.
- Lack of organization in thoughts and notes.
- Neglecting physical and mental health.
- Paragraph Structure:
- Poorly structured paragraphs with unclear topics, insufficient support, and weak conclusions.
- Use of verbiage, unnecessary repetition, and lack of clear connections between ideas.
- Clarity and Style:
- Lack of conciseness and clarity.
- Incorrect or ineffective use of linking words.
- Repetitive use of words and phrases, indicating a limited vocabulary.
- Visual Elements:
- Inadequate selection and formatting of figures and tables.
- Specific Sections:
- Introduction: Lack of logical flow, excessive detail, confusing terminology, outdated references, and raising irrelevant problems.
- Methods: Lack of logical order, unclear description of variables and statistical analysis.
- Results: Not describing the sample, using incomprehensible visuals, repeating data, omitting data, and inappropriate statistical analysis.
- Discussion: Repeating previous sections, not focusing on the study's findings, lack of theoretical/practical implications, introducing new data, unsubstantiated speculation, and recommendations not based on results.
- Conclusion: Not addressing the study's objectives.
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Don't forget:
1. Be clear and direct: Every sentence should contribute directly to the central point, leaving no room for ambiguity.
2. Follow the journal’s instructions like a checklist. It's not "extra work". It's showing respect to your future reviewers: By meticulously adhering to these guidelines, authors demonstrate professionalism and respect for the reviewers' time, increasing the likelihood of a smoother review process.
3. Tell a story with your data: Step-by-step approach helps create a narrative that guides the reader through the significance of the research.
4. Polish your grammar and structure: Paying close attention to grammar and structure ensures that the writing is professional, easy to read, and accurately conveys the intended meaning.
5. Double-check your references and ethical declarations: Ensuring the accuracy of references and ethical declarations is crucial for maintaining the credibility of the research and avoiding potential issues during the review process.
Resource: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:706ee306-d08b-4316-b2d5-9edfe566c80d
