Mentorship
Final Paper
Guidance
I. Paper Components
TITLE
Summarizes the main theme of the article.
A catchy hook – introduces the paper in a creative way
Topic keywords –identifies concepts you’ll be exploring
Focus keywords – the “where/when” of your essay
Format：
Begin with a title in bolded 16 pt font, aligned to the center, with no longer
than 90 characters. The writer’s name, school, and (optional) contact
information should follow in 12 pt font on normal, also center- aligned.
The text of the article should follow after one completed new line.
Sample:
COVER LETTER
Outlines the main theme of the paper；
Argues the novelty of the paper;
Justifies the relevance of the manuscript to the target journal;
Format：
Use black, 12 pt, Times New Roman as the font, double spaced.
Sample:
ABSTRACT
Encompass the aim and scope of the study;
The key problem to be addressed and theory;
The method used; the data set; key findings; limitations;
Implications, which is considered the first section of the manuscript;
Format：
250 words or around, black, 12pt, Times New Roman, double spaced.
Sample:
OUTLINE
The structure of overall layout
Sample:
BODY PARAGRAPH
Format:
Format:
Format:
Numbers smaller than or equal to ten should be spelled out rather than
enumerated, unless referring to a term that typically uses an enumerated
number (such as Type 1 Diabetes).
Latin abbreviations such as “i.e.” and “e.g.” should be followed by a comma
(e.g., this parenthetical). Units should be expressed using the International
System of Units (SI).
An abbreviated list may be found at:
[Link]
CITATION/REFERENCE
The reference list should appear at the end of your paper. It
provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and
retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper.
Format：
You can directly choose APA template in word as follows:
APA citation sample:
Search for more details about APA：
[Link]
[Link]
II. General Steps in
Submitting Papers
01.
Find a journal
02.
Prepare your
paper
03.
Submit and
revise
04.
Track your
paper
05.
Share and
promote
01. Find a journal
Find out the journals that could be best suited for publishing your research.
Match your manuscript using the Journal Finder tool, then learn more about
each journal.
02. Prepare your paper for submission
It is very important that you stick to the specific "guide for authors" of the
journal to which you are submitting. This can be found on the journal's home
page.
03. Submit and revise
You can submit to most journals using their online systems. The system
you use will depend on the journal to which you submit. You can access
the relevant submission system via the "submit your paper" link on the
jounal official website. Alternatively, if you have been invited to submit to a
journal, follow the instructions provided to you.
Once submitted, your paper will be considered by the editor and if it passes
initial screening, it will be sent for peer review by experts in your field. If
deemed unsuitable for publication in your chosen journal, the editor may
suggest you transfer your submission to a more suitable journal, via an article
transfer service.
04. Track your paper
✓✓ Track your submitted paper
You can track the status of your submitted paper online. The system you use
to track your submission will be the same system to which you submitted.
Use the reference number you received after submission to track your
submission.
In case of any problems contact the Support Center.
✓✓ Track your accepted paper
Once your paper is accepted for publication, you will receive a reference
number and a direct link that lets you follow its publication status via home
page’s Track Your Accepted Article" service.
However, even without a notification you can track the status of your article
by entering your article reference number and corresponding author
surname in Track Your Accepted Article.
05. Share and promote
Now that your article is published, you can promote it to achieve a bigger
impact for your research. Sharing research, accomplishments and ambitions
with a wider audience makes you more visible in your field. This helps you
get cited more, enabling you to cultivate a stronger reputation, promote
your research and move forward in your career.
III. Exploratio Journal
(Independent Submission)
Exploratio Journal (Independent Submission)
***We are proud to announce that we have developed
a partnership with this online youth journal***
In order to be eligible for preferred submission and review, send your final
paper to your mentorship supervisor within two weeks of your final
mentoring session.
The website is accessible by [Link]
IV. Peer-reviewed Journals
for Youth Publication
PEER-REVIE WED
JOURNALS
1) You will need to ask your mentor to serve as the corresponding author.
2) Junior researchers can drive the submission process under the guidance of
a professional in the research area (your mentor).
01 Columbia Junior Science Journal ---
[Link]
International Journal of High School
02 Research ---
[Link]
When you are ready to submit (articles correctly placed in correct template
and with proper citations), please EMAIL your article to editor@[Link]
as a single document named as “LastName_FirstName” or
“LastName_LastName_LastName” (if multiple authors). Any images (including
figures, formulas) used in the article should be submitted separately in high
resolution and .png format in the same email with the article.
Other Journals (Independent Submission)
03 Journal of Youth in Science ---
[Link]
04 Youth of Business ---
[Link]
05 Curieux Academic Journal ---
[Link]
06 QUESTIOZ ---
[Link]
Youth & Society ---
07 [Link]
yas
New Pages ---
08 [Link]
resources/young-writers-guide
Teen ink ---
09 [Link]
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