Going off-topic and posing a vague research question: Be very specific about the question you want to answer when selecting a research subject. Consider why you want to research this subject and how the results will benefit you and others. This will aid in the organization of the data in your report. If your study focuses on several topics, write a separate paper for each one. At no point in the paper should you stray from your study points, and each section should be concise and to the point.
Incorrectly formatting the paper: Always read the author instructions of the journal to which you want to apply your paper carefully. Do your homework and read the instructions thoroughly before submitting your paper; this will not only assist you in properly structuring your paper but will also prevent you from making a number of stylistic errors. You can also go to the journal's website and take a peek at the most recently published papers. This will assist you in putting the recommendations into action on the report. If there is a disagreement between the author guidelines and the journal's published papers, always follow the guidelines!
Making use of jargon: Don't use too much technical jargon or long, complicated sentences in your article. Consider the reader's point of view and keep the tone as straightforward as possible. This will keep the reader's attention on your article. Avoid being repetitive by not going overboard with the prose. If you need to illustrate a word more than once in your article, be imaginative and use a thesaurus.
Poor abstract: Never go over the allotted word count in your abstract. Only the most important aspects of your work should be highlighted, with each section's essence covered in a straightforward and succinct manner. Cite no references in the abstract, with the exception of the most important work for the paper (usually limited to one or two citations). The abstract will be the first part of your paper that readers will see, so make it appealing and interesting enough for them to continue reading the rest of the post.
Ineffective keywords: Another popular blunder is selecting too many or ineffective keywords for your post. The way a search engine indexes your article is determined by the keywords you choose (usually 4–6 words). Make an effort to use keywords that appear regularly in the post (including article title and subheadings).
Disordered/uncited floating elements: Tables, maps, graphs, diagrams, and other floating elements in a paper are referred to as floating elements. These elements should be numbered and referenced throughout the text in a logical order in the paper. If any of these have been adapted from a different source, you should always acknowledge the original source of the feature.
Unexpanded abbreviations: Abbreviations that aren't explained can be perplexing to the reader. The general rule is to use the full expansion on the first occurrence and the abbreviated version on all subsequent occasions. This will provide the readers with more clarity. Acronyms, on the other hand, do not require expansion (a sequence of initial letters from a term that typically forms a word in itself, such as NASA and RADAR).
Misformatted, uncited/unlisted and incomplete references: When dealing with references, the three most important items to note are to: (1) format them all consistently according to the appropriate journal style; (2) list each reference cited in the text at the end of the article and, vice versa, cite each mentioned reference in the text; and (3) include full reference information, if possible. This will increase the discoverability of your study as well as the sources you cite.
Untranslated metadata for non-English papers: If your paper is written in a language other than English, don't forget to include English translations in the article metadata. The paper title, author name(s), author affiliation(s), abstract, keywords, and list of references are all included.
Not proofreading your paper: Before submitting your paper to a journal, be sure to proofread it (at least twice). Run a spell check, double-check that all is in order, and that the written material is reasonable and sufficient to support the analysis. If at all necessary, have your paper revised by a friend, colleague, or copy editor. We hope that these pointers will assist you in getting your papers published as soon as possible, reducing the chances of rejection due to linguistic or stylistic issues. I wish you the best of luck!
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