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A cover letter is typically attached to a curriculum vitae or resume to provide a personal introduction of yourself and explanation why you believe you are suitable for the position based on your previous experiences and interests. Cover letters do not typically exceed one page and are written in a formal tone.
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This stylish cover letter uses the scrlttr2 class to produce a beautiful and functional cover letter. The addressee information is placed such that it is visible in a windowed envelope. A large header and footer are present to draw the attention of the reader and succintly show your information.
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Lined Cover Letter
This template is defined by the horizontal lines at the top and bottom of the page and space for a logo at the top of the first page. The letter content displays your address and contact information first, followed by the addressee contact information, a subject and then the letter itself.
Plain Cover Letter
This cover letter template features a classic conservative design and follows the standard LaTeX method of creating a letter document.
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How to write a cover letter for journal submission
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When you submit your article to a journal, you often need to include a cover letter. This is a great opportunity to highlight to the journal editor what makes your research new and important. The cover letter should explain why your work is perfect for their journal and why it will be of interest to the journal’s readers.
When writing for publication, a well-written cover letter can help your paper reach the next stage of the manuscript submission process – being sent out for peer review . So it’s worth spending time thinking about how to write a cover letter to the journal editor, to make sure it’s going to be effective.
To help you, we’ve put together a guide to explain how to write a cover letter for journal article submission. You will receive cover letter instructions of what you should include and what you shouldn’t, and a word template cover letter.
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What should my cover letter include?
Before you start to write, please check the instructions for authors (IFAs) of your chosen journal, as not all journals will require one. You should also check the IFAs for any journal specific information on what to include. This may include a list of relevant articles written by you or your co-authors that have been or are currently being considered for publication in other journals.
Key points to include in your letter to the editor:
Editor’s name (you can usually find this on the journal page on Taylor & Francis Online ).
Your manuscript’s title.
Name of the journal you are submitting to.
Statement that your paper has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
Brief description of the research you are reporting in your paper, why it is important, and why you think the readers of the journal would be interested in it.
Contact information for you and any co-authors .
Confirmation that you have no competing interests to disclose.
Things to avoid:
Don’t copy your abstract into your cover letter, instead explain in your own words the significance of the work, the problem that is being addressed, and why the manuscript belongs in the journal.
Don’t use too much jargon or too many acronyms, keep language straightforward and easy to read.
Avoid too much detail – keep your cover letter to a maximum of one page, as an introduction and brief overview.
Avoid any spelling and grammar errors and ensure your letter is thoroughly proofed before submitting.
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Cover letter template
If you need further help to write a cover letter for a journal, you can download and use our sample template as a guide.
You might find that the submission system for your chosen journal requires your cover letter to be submitted into a text box rather than as a separate document, but it is still a good idea to write a draft first to make sure you have included everything.
Always make sure to check the journal’s instructions for authors for any specific additional information to include.
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Use our submission checklist to make sure you’ve included everything you need to.
If you need more guidance, take a look at our other information and resources to help you make your submission .
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A LaTeX template for a journal revision letter (or cover letter)
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Journal revision letter.
This repository contains a simple LaTeX template, review-response.tex , for a journal revision cover letter. The template contains two environments, called revcom and response , that are used to explain how the reviewers’ (most substantial) comments have been addressed. Both of these environments are contained in include/defs.tex . In addition to the LaTeX template, which demonstrates simple usage of these environments, the repository also contains a generated sample PDF file, review-response.pdf .
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A simple, easy-to-edit cover letter template. Just replace the contents of body.tex and info.tex, and provide a signature as sig.png.
ModernCV and Cover Letter Template. A multi-page CV and cover letter, using the moderncv document class. The class provides facilities for typesetting modern curriculums vitae, both in a classic and in a casual style. It is fairly customizable, allowing you to define your own style by changing the colours, the fonts, etc.
This project is a template on fake university letterhead for submitting a cover letter to accompany your manuscript submission to a Scientific Journal.
This cover letter template features a classic conservative design and follows the standard LaTeX method of creating a letter document. View Template Information. The best source of free quality LaTeX Templates for a wide variety of academic, commercial and individual uses.
Learn how to write a cover letter for journal submission. Download our short cover letter sample to help your paper reach the next level.
This repository contains a simple LaTeX template, review-response.tex, for a journal revision cover letter. The template contains two environments, called revcom and response, that are used to explain how the reviewers’ (most substantial) comments have been addressed.