How to shorten scientific manuscripts

Abstract

Many 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.

Keywords

conciseness; revision; scientific writing; shortening; writing guidelines

Published in

Ecology and Evolution
2024, volume: 14, number: 6, article number: e11543
Publisher: WILEY

SLU Authors

• Roslin, Tomas

  • Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Philosophy
Ecology

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11543

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/131112