{"id":918,"date":"2021-05-05T11:53:05","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T11:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/?p=918"},"modified":"2024-02-19T12:49:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T12:49:54","slug":"tips-research-publishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/tips-research-publishing\/","title":{"rendered":"What NOT to do in a Research Paper if you Want to Get Published"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you about to write your first paper but are worried about rejection? Or have you recently seen those ominous words in an email from a journal editor, \u201cI regret to inform you\u2026\u201d? Well, there are some surprisingly common mistakes in research papers that lead to desk rejection or even rejection after a prolonged peer review process. The biggest and most avoidable blunder is being impatient and rushing things (which underlies most of the \u201cthings NOT to do\u201d listed below). Yes, you want to get your article out there ASAP, but ignoring the nitty-gritties only prolongs the submission and publication journey. Standard checks by AI-powered manuscript assessment tools, such as R Pubsure<\/a>, can flag some of these common errors in research papers, getting you closer to a submission-ready manuscript within minutes.<\/p>\n

What are the top things to avoid when preparing your manuscript?<\/p>\n

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  1. Not checking for a match between the journal and your paper:<\/strong> Mismatch between a journal\u2019s scope and a paper is a major reason for outright rejection. Check that your paper is within the ambit of the journal and that the journal accepts the article type that you plan to submit.\"Not<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Following unethical practices:<\/strong> Stay away from data and image fabrication or falsification. Avoid plagiarism and follow responsible citation practices. Make sure you disclose conflicting interests and provide approvals for studies involving humans or animals. R Pubsure\u2019s submission readiness check<\/a> identifies and flags if ethical declarations have not been included in the manuscript and also provides a globally trusted plagiarism report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Ignoring formatting instructions:<\/strong> Not following a journal\u2019s \u201cinstructions to the authors\u201d makes the manuscript look like a slipshod effort. Ensure that your manuscript<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n