Ensuring that the conventions you choose to apply are consistent with their guidelines means that you won’t have to repeat the formatting procedure later on! Abbreviation/acronym usageĪbbreviations and acronyms are typically defined the first time they are used within the abstract or main text and then used throughout the remainder of the manuscript. I do suggest that you consult your target journal before starting, as well. Each category includes an example, and some also include a screenshot of the process. In this article, I’ve compiled a list of several common inconsistencies and their find/replace solutions, which I hope will help make this process a little easier. In my experience, the find and replace tool in Microsoft Word can be very helpful in addressing these issues. Finding and eliminating inconsistencies in spacing, punctuation, abbreviation/acronym usage and so on can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of preparing a manuscript.
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