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How To Submit

Introduction

How to submit. Submit your undergraduate research to PMUSER Journal. Get manuscript guidelines: APA citations, original work, double-blind peer review. Volunteer for roles & earn UManitoba CCR credits.

Abstract

Still not sure? Ask us! pmuser@umanitoba.caA manuscript is essentially the raw medium in which a researcher tells their story. Sharing the experiences of undergraduateresearch is important. It is both a way to share knowledge, but also see the self-development that comes in the process ofresearch. Every piece of literature one can create is innately perfect; the true show of strength is to make it a little bit better.At PMUSER Journal, we look for the manuscript to be in a plain word document. Do not include personal information inthe file. Have in-file citations in APA format. Also include citations in a .tex or .bib file. This basic layout of citations allowsease of publication. No adapted figures, all work is original and reviewed in a double-blind peer-review process. Volunteer in any capacity! We are a student-led publication. Participating in layout/peer-review workshops, Editorial Teams, andExecutive Teams give students co-curricular record (CCR) credits at the University of Manitoba.Doing two peer-reviews for PMUSER Journal after attending the workshop “upgrades” the credit to peer-reviewer.Editorial Team members for PMUSER Journal receive CCR recognition for their involvement with journal leadership.

Review

This document, titled "How To Submit," serves as an essential guide and mission statement for the PMUSER Journal, primarily targeting undergraduate researchers. It effectively communicates the journal's core philosophy: celebrating and nurturing the "innately perfect" stories of undergraduate research while encouraging their refinement. The abstract establishes a welcoming and supportive tone, highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge and acknowledging the self-development inherent in the research process. It clearly positions PMUSER Journal as a platform dedicated to fostering growth and disseminating early-career academic work. The abstract provides practical and actionable submission guidelines. Authors are instructed to submit manuscripts as plain Word documents, devoid of personal information, with in-file citations in APA format. A distinctive requirement is the inclusion of citations in a .tex or .bib file, which, while beneficial for ease of publication, might warrant further explanation for authors unfamiliar with these formats when submitting a Word document. The commitment to academic integrity is underscored by the mandate for original work—no adapted figures—and the implementation of a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring fairness and impartiality in evaluation. Beyond submission mechanics, the abstract powerfully articulates the journal's student-led ethos and the rich opportunities for involvement. It invites students to volunteer in various capacities, from participating in layout and peer-review workshops to joining Editorial and Executive Teams. A significant incentive for students at the University of Manitoba is the offering of Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credits for their engagement, with enhanced credits available for peer-reviewers and leadership roles. This emphasis on student leadership and development, alongside its core publishing mission, establishes PMUSER Journal as a valuable experiential learning platform within the academic community.

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