Is the cover letter necessary when submitting an article to a journal?

Although it may seem like a formality, the cover letter is actually an important part of the submission process. In fact, one of the most neglected aspects of journal submission is the cover letter.  The cover letter is your chance to tell the editor about your manuscript, why it is important, and how it fits into the scope of their journal. Overall, the letter should grab the editor’s attention. This letter should not be written hurriedly, because the quality of the cover letter can make or break your chances of publication. The cover letter should follow a fairly standard format. Before you begin drafting a cover letter for your manuscript, you need to check the author guidelines for the respective target journal. Sometimes, the journals will request that certain phrases or statements be included in the cover letter. If this is the case, then make sure that your letter contains all of the required information and statements mentioned in the instructions.

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