How to shorten scientific manuscripts

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 01 Jun 2024 English Publisher:WileyJournal:Ecology and Evolution, volume 14 (issn: 2045-7758, eissn: 2045-7758,

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Authors: Ayco J. M. Tack; Johan Ehrlén; Tomas Roslin;

doi: 10.1002/ece3.11543

pmid: 38895584

pmc: PMC11182700

How to shorten scientific manuscripts

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Abstract

AbstractMany journals have strict word limits, and authors therefore spend considerable time shortening manuscripts. Here, we provide pointers for efficiently doing so while retaining key content. We include general guidance, tips for condensing the different parts of a scientific paper, and advice on what to avoid when shortening manuscripts. We hope that readers will find our guidance helpful.

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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Stockholm University
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Stockholms universitet
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Keywords

conciseness, revision, shortening, Ecology, scientific writing, Academic Practice in Ecology and Evolution, writing guidelines, QH540-549.5

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