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LAST UPDATED: 01/03/2026

Submission Guidelines for Wingspan

Find manuscript requirements below. Each section includes full guidelines + official PDF downloads.

Formatting

  • Papers should be submitted in a .doc or .docx file type. We will not accept pdf submissions

  • Includes a Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion Section

  • Headers should be a bolded 13pt font size

  • Subheaders should be a bolded 12pt font size

  • All but minor words (i.e. and, of, the) in the Title should be capitalized

  • The main body of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) should be single-spaced and no more than 6000 words. Flexibility of word count is at the discretion of editors

  • Keywords should be bolded and placed below the Abstract

  • Font should be Times New Roman style and 12 pt size

  • Abbreviations must be fully spelled out at its first reference

  • Affiliations of authors and institutions should be explicitly stated with superscripts. Any people eligible for authorship should be listed. (ex. ¹John Doe / ¹University of North Texas)

  • Paper should include an acknowledgements section disclosing any conflicts of interest, statements, or declarations. If there are no conflicts of interest, a section should still be included stating there are none

  • Figures should immediately follow its mention in the paper

  • Figures should have a legend with a bolded title sentence explaining the figure. Follow it with a brief description of what is being shown. Place figure legends below the figure. Number figures in the order they appear in the paper.

  • Attach all figures and tables in a separate file during submission

  • Tables should have a bolded, concise title above the table. Number tables in the order they appear in the paper. (ex. Fig. 1. Lorem ipsum...)

  • Citations may follow any style of the author’s choosing, but style must be consistent throughout the paper and must follow appropriate guidelines. Publication manuals are listed below for author’s reference:

Formatting

  • Papers should be submitted in a .doc or .docx file type. We will not accept pdf submissions

  • Includes a Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion Section

  • Headers should be a bolded 13pt font size

  • Subheaders should be a bolded 12pt font size

  • All but minor words (i.e. and, of, the) in the Title should be capitalized

  • The main body of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) should be single-spaced and no more than 6000 words. Flexibility of word count is at the discretion of editors

  • Keywords should be bolded and placed below the Abstract

  • Font should be Times New Roman style and 12 pt size

  • Abbreviations must be fully spelled out at its first reference

  • Affiliations of authors and institutions should be explicitly stated with superscripts. Any people eligible for authorship should be listed. (ex. ¹John Doe / ¹University of North Texas)

  • Paper should include an acknowledgements section disclosing any conflicts of interest, statements, or declarations. If there are no conflicts of interest, a section should still be included stating there are none

  • Figures should immediately follow its mention in the paper

  • Figures should have a legend with a bolded title sentence explaining the figure. Follow it with a brief description of what is being shown. Place figure legends below the figure. Number figures in the order they appear in the paper.

  • Attach all figures and tables in a separate file during submission

  • Tables should have a bolded, concise title above the table. Number tables in the order they appear in the paper. (ex. Fig. 1. Lorem ipsum...)

  • Citations may follow any style of the author’s choosing, but style must be consistent throughout the paper and must follow appropriate guidelines. Publication manuals are listed below for author’s reference:

Formatting

  • Papers should be submitted in a .doc or .docx file type. We will not accept pdf submissions

  • Includes a Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion Section

  • Headers should be a bolded 13pt font size

  • Subheaders should be a bolded 12pt font size

  • All but minor words (i.e. and, of, the) in the Title should be capitalized

  • The main body of the paper (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) should be single-spaced and no more than 6000 words. Flexibility of word count is at the discretion of editors

  • Keywords should be bolded and placed below the Abstract

  • Font should be Times New Roman style and 12 pt size

  • Abbreviations must be fully spelled out at its first reference

  • Affiliations of authors and institutions should be explicitly stated with superscripts. Any people eligible for authorship should be listed. (ex. ¹John Doe / ¹University of North Texas)

  • Paper should include an acknowledgements section disclosing any conflicts of interest, statements, or declarations. If there are no conflicts of interest, a section should still be included stating there are none

  • Figures should immediately follow its mention in the paper

  • Figures should have a legend with a bolded title sentence explaining the figure. Follow it with a brief description of what is being shown. Place figure legends below the figure. Number figures in the order they appear in the paper.

  • Attach all figures and tables in a separate file during submission

  • Tables should have a bolded, concise title above the table. Number tables in the order they appear in the paper. (ex. Fig. 1. Lorem ipsum...)

  • Citations may follow any style of the author’s choosing, but style must be consistent throughout the paper and must follow appropriate guidelines. Publication manuals are listed below for author’s reference:

Literature Review

Title

  • Indicates findings of paper

  • Contains no acronyms

    • Suggestions: The title of a research paper should not be broad, but specific to the research that was conducted for easier access of other researchers and readers

Abstract

  • 150-250 words

  • Contain aims of research conducted

  • Does not include citations

    • Suggestions: The abstract is where the purpose of the review should be explicitly stated in a brief and concise manner. It will include a comprehensive summary of the literature review with accessible language to all readers, including readers unfamiliar with the topic.

Keywords

  • 6-8 words or phrases

  • Clear and concise words to describe key themes in the paper

  • No technical jargon (easy for people outside of field to understand)

  • Accessible language to readers unfamiliar with the topic

    • Suggestions: The keywords should be directly related to the title, if not already included in it.

Introduction

  • Explains the overlapping themes of the article being reviewed

  • Emphasizes how the review conducted will have real world implications

  • Describes the gap in the research and purpose of review being conducted

  • Includes relevant background information

  • Address pattern in literature

  • Should include citations of articles referenced

    • Suggestions: The introduction will have the goal of introducing the overlapping themes and how it affects the bigger picture. It should plant the seed for the format of the rest of the review, explaining why it is needed and necessary.

Body

  • Follow PEER Structure by answering the following questions per letter:

    • P → Point; Introduce the topic with a concise sentence

    • E → Evidence; Summarize and cite sources and provide examples

    • E → Explain; Analyze the source and discuss the study

    • R → Repeat; How it relates to the main topic

  • Discuss the development of the topic in chronological order

  • Elaborate key themes of the review, possibly by subheadings

  • Explain methodology (e.g. Qualitative/ Qualitative; Empirical/ Theoretical; Biological/Anthropological perspectives etc.)

    • Suggestions: The body paragraph should be the longest section due to the detail and evidence provided as to why the review was conducted and the purpose of the study.

Conclusions

  • Pointing out the gap in the research and its implications

  • Addressing possible areas of expansion for the research

  • Suggestions to minimize the gap or future research

  • Briefly summarize the broader scope of the key topics

    • Suggestions: The conclusion will be the paragraph to explain what will be done with the outcome of the review. This will allow yourself/others to branch off the research of the gap that was investigated, in order to shrink it.

Literature Review

Title

  • Indicates findings of paper

  • Contains no acronyms

    • Suggestions: The title of a research paper should not be broad, but specific to the research that was conducted for easier access of other researchers and readers

Abstract

  • 150-250 words

  • Contain aims of research conducted

  • Does not include citations

    • Suggestions: The abstract is where the purpose of the review should be explicitly stated in a brief and concise manner. It will include a comprehensive summary of the literature review with accessible language to all readers, including readers unfamiliar with the topic.

Keywords

  • 6-8 words or phrases

  • Clear and concise words to describe key themes in the paper

  • No technical jargon (easy for people outside of field to understand)

  • Accessible language to readers unfamiliar with the topic

    • Suggestions: The keywords should be directly related to the title, if not already included in it.

Introduction

  • Explains the overlapping themes of the article being reviewed

  • Emphasizes how the review conducted will have real world implications

  • Describes the gap in the research and purpose of review being conducted

  • Includes relevant background information

  • Address pattern in literature

  • Should include citations of articles referenced

    • Suggestions: The introduction will have the goal of introducing the overlapping themes and how it affects the bigger picture. It should plant the seed for the format of the rest of the review, explaining why it is needed and necessary.

Body

  • Follow PEER Structure by answering the following questions per letter:

    • P → Point; Introduce the topic with a concise sentence

    • E → Evidence; Summarize and cite sources and provide examples

    • E → Explain; Analyze the source and discuss the study

    • R → Repeat; How it relates to the main topic

  • Discuss the development of the topic in chronological order

  • Elaborate key themes of the review, possibly by subheadings

  • Explain methodology (e.g. Qualitative/ Qualitative; Empirical/ Theoretical; Biological/Anthropological perspectives etc.)

    • Suggestions: The body paragraph should be the longest section due to the detail and evidence provided as to why the review was conducted and the purpose of the study.

Conclusions

  • Pointing out the gap in the research and its implications

  • Addressing possible areas of expansion for the research

  • Suggestions to minimize the gap or future research

  • Briefly summarize the broader scope of the key topics

    • Suggestions: The conclusion will be the paragraph to explain what will be done with the outcome of the review. This will allow yourself/others to branch off the research of the gap that was investigated, in order to shrink it.

Literature Review

Title

  • Indicates findings of paper

  • Contains no acronyms

    • Suggestions: The title of a research paper should not be broad, but specific to the research that was conducted for easier access of other researchers and readers

Abstract

  • 150-250 words

  • Contain aims of research conducted

  • Does not include citations

    • Suggestions: The abstract is where the purpose of the review should be explicitly stated in a brief and concise manner. It will include a comprehensive summary of the literature review with accessible language to all readers, including readers unfamiliar with the topic.

Keywords

  • 6-8 words or phrases

  • Clear and concise words to describe key themes in the paper

  • No technical jargon (easy for people outside of field to understand)

  • Accessible language to readers unfamiliar with the topic

    • Suggestions: The keywords should be directly related to the title, if not already included in it.

Introduction

  • Explains the overlapping themes of the article being reviewed

  • Emphasizes how the review conducted will have real world implications

  • Describes the gap in the research and purpose of review being conducted

  • Includes relevant background information

  • Address pattern in literature

  • Should include citations of articles referenced

    • Suggestions: The introduction will have the goal of introducing the overlapping themes and how it affects the bigger picture. It should plant the seed for the format of the rest of the review, explaining why it is needed and necessary.

Body

  • Follow PEER Structure by answering the following questions per letter:

    • P → Point; Introduce the topic with a concise sentence

    • E → Evidence; Summarize and cite sources and provide examples

    • E → Explain; Analyze the source and discuss the study

    • R → Repeat; How it relates to the main topic

  • Discuss the development of the topic in chronological order

  • Elaborate key themes of the review, possibly by subheadings

  • Explain methodology (e.g. Qualitative/ Qualitative; Empirical/ Theoretical; Biological/Anthropological perspectives etc.)

    • Suggestions: The body paragraph should be the longest section due to the detail and evidence provided as to why the review was conducted and the purpose of the study.

Conclusions

  • Pointing out the gap in the research and its implications

  • Addressing possible areas of expansion for the research

  • Suggestions to minimize the gap or future research

  • Briefly summarize the broader scope of the key topics

    • Suggestions: The conclusion will be the paragraph to explain what will be done with the outcome of the review. This will allow yourself/others to branch off the research of the gap that was investigated, in order to shrink it.

Research Paper

Title

  • Title is concise and specific to the research

  • Title details the main focus of the manuscript

  • No acronyms or abbreviations

Abstract

  • Brief, but comprehensive summary of the paper’s goal, findings, and implications

  • Use non-technical language that is accessible to readers unfamiliar with the topic

  • 200-250 words

  • Avoid any citations in the Abstract

Keywords

  • 6-8 clear and concise words or phrases that represent the focus of the manuscript

  • Use words specific to the research

  • Keywords should be bolded and placed below the Abstract section

Introduction

  • Articulate the value of the research, stating any problems or gaps in the field that the research is attempting to address

  • Include any relevant background information or research questions

  • Present hypotheses, if applicable

  • Citations can be included here, following proper citation style guidelines

Methods

  • Explain and discuss the study design (qualitative, quantitative, observational, etc.)

  • Detail how data was collected and analyzed, including any equipment, software, or assessments that were used

  • Describe the procedure in a specific manner such that a reasonable person could recreate the study

  • Use past tense

  • Tables and graphs can be included in this section if necessary. Refer to Formatting Guidelines for proper guidelines.

  • Citations can be included here, following proper citation style guidelines.

Results

  • Present all findings objectively

  • State all raw data, and include figures, tables, or graphs throughout the paragraph

  • A statistical significance can be stated in this section, if applicable.

  • No citations should be included, unless necessary.

Discussion

  • Interpret the data found in Results, referring back to any relevant figures, tables, or graphs

  • Discuss the significance of the findings and its implications

  • If applicable, specify whether the hypothesis was accepted or rejected

  • Refer to prior research with relevant citations, if needed

Conclusion

  • Do not summarize the paper

  • Discuss the limitations of the study and tie back the research into its broader scientific topic

  • Present future implications and further exploration of the research

  • Do not introduce new data in this section

Research Paper

Title

  • Title is concise and specific to the research

  • Title details the main focus of the manuscript

  • No acronyms or abbreviations

Abstract

  • Brief, but comprehensive summary of the paper’s goal, findings, and implications

  • Use non-technical language that is accessible to readers unfamiliar with the topic

  • 200-250 words

  • Avoid any citations in the Abstract

Keywords

  • 6-8 clear and concise words or phrases that represent the focus of the manuscript

  • Use words specific to the research

  • Keywords should be bolded and placed below the Abstract section

Introduction

  • Articulate the value of the research, stating any problems or gaps in the field that the research is attempting to address

  • Include any relevant background information or research questions

  • Present hypotheses, if applicable

  • Citations can be included here, following proper citation style guidelines

Methods

  • Explain and discuss the study design (qualitative, quantitative, observational, etc.)

  • Detail how data was collected and analyzed, including any equipment, software, or assessments that were used

  • Describe the procedure in a specific manner such that a reasonable person could recreate the study

  • Use past tense

  • Tables and graphs can be included in this section if necessary. Refer to Formatting Guidelines for proper guidelines.

  • Citations can be included here, following proper citation style guidelines.

Results

  • Present all findings objectively

  • State all raw data, and include figures, tables, or graphs throughout the paragraph

  • A statistical significance can be stated in this section, if applicable.

  • No citations should be included, unless necessary.

Discussion

  • Interpret the data found in Results, referring back to any relevant figures, tables, or graphs

  • Discuss the significance of the findings and its implications

  • If applicable, specify whether the hypothesis was accepted or rejected

  • Refer to prior research with relevant citations, if needed

Conclusion

  • Do not summarize the paper

  • Discuss the limitations of the study and tie back the research into its broader scientific topic

  • Present future implications and further exploration of the research

  • Do not introduce new data in this section

Research Paper

Title

  • Title is concise and specific to the research

  • Title details the main focus of the manuscript

  • No acronyms or abbreviations

Abstract

  • Brief, but comprehensive summary of the paper’s goal, findings, and implications

  • Use non-technical language that is accessible to readers unfamiliar with the topic

  • 200-250 words

  • Avoid any citations in the Abstract

Keywords

  • 6-8 clear and concise words or phrases that represent the focus of the manuscript

  • Use words specific to the research

  • Keywords should be bolded and placed below the Abstract section

Introduction

  • Articulate the value of the research, stating any problems or gaps in the field that the research is attempting to address

  • Include any relevant background information or research questions

  • Present hypotheses, if applicable

  • Citations can be included here, following proper citation style guidelines

Methods

  • Explain and discuss the study design (qualitative, quantitative, observational, etc.)

  • Detail how data was collected and analyzed, including any equipment, software, or assessments that were used

  • Describe the procedure in a specific manner such that a reasonable person could recreate the study

  • Use past tense

  • Tables and graphs can be included in this section if necessary. Refer to Formatting Guidelines for proper guidelines.

  • Citations can be included here, following proper citation style guidelines.

Results

  • Present all findings objectively

  • State all raw data, and include figures, tables, or graphs throughout the paragraph

  • A statistical significance can be stated in this section, if applicable.

  • No citations should be included, unless necessary.

Discussion

  • Interpret the data found in Results, referring back to any relevant figures, tables, or graphs

  • Discuss the significance of the findings and its implications

  • If applicable, specify whether the hypothesis was accepted or rejected

  • Refer to prior research with relevant citations, if needed

Conclusion

  • Do not summarize the paper

  • Discuss the limitations of the study and tie back the research into its broader scientific topic

  • Present future implications and further exploration of the research

  • Do not introduce new data in this section

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