When submitting a manuscript to a scientific journal for consideration, you will need to include a cover letter. Every journal has different formatting and informational requirements, so be sure to check the author guidelines before submitting. These annotated examples may serve as a general guide, and the highlighted phrases may be used as a template to structure your own cover letters. Click on the name of the journal or the image below to view or download the annotated example. *Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox recommended for downloading files