Prepare supporting information
Please make sure you have the following information available before you submit your manuscript:
Title page
A title page that includes:
- Manuscript title
- Author list – Full names and email addresses of all co-authors on your manuscript
- Author ethical declarations – Covering [Acknowledgements], [Authors’ contributions], [Authors’ information], [Funding], [Availability of data and material], and [Competing interests]
- Manuscript abstract
- Manuscript keywords
Cover letter
A cover letter that includes the following information, as well as any additional information requested in the instructions for your specific article type (see main manuscript section above):
- An explanation of why your manuscript should be published in Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning
- An explanation of any issues relating to journal policies
- A declaration of any potential competing interests
- Confirmation that all authors have approved the manuscript for submission
- Confirmation that the content of the manuscript has not been published, or submitted for publication elsewhere
- If you are submitting a manuscript to a particular special issue, please refer to its specific name in your covering letter
Peer reviewers
You may suggest potential peer reviewers for your manuscript. If you wish to do so, please provide institutional email addresses where possible, or information which will help the Editor to verify the identity of the reviewer (for example an ORCID or Scopus ID). Intentionally falsifying information, for example, suggesting reviewers with a false name or email address, will result in rejection of your manuscript and may lead to further investigation in line with our misconduct policy.
Excluding peer reviewers
During submission you may enter details of anyone who you would prefer not to review your manuscript.