What First Monday specifies
The figures below follow your selected manuscript type. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.
- Article 3 recorded requirements
Read from First Monday's own author guidelines. Journals revise these - verify with the journal before you submit.
Preparing a submission for First Monday
Scraiber has 3 requirements on file for First Monday, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.
Select First Monday and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.
Retargeting a manuscript to First Monday may require changes to length, structure, references and declarations. Scraiber suggests revisions to your existing draft; authors must check the scientific meaning and supply any missing factual declarations.
Manuscript types at First Monday
Recorded manuscript types for First Monday: Article. Select the type you intend to submit so the preview uses the corresponding requirements.
Changes to review in your manuscript
Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by First Monday’s recorded requirements. Check each change for scientific meaning, references and missing declarations. Authors remain responsible for the final manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check my manuscript against the First Monday guidelines?
- Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for First Monday. Review the proposed changes and the price before deciding whether to unlock the full rewrite.
- What are the submission requirements for First Monday?
- Scraiber has 3 requirements on file for First Monday. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
- Which citation style does First Monday use?
- Consult First Monday’s official guidance for its citation style. Scraiber can suggest revisions using the recorded requirements; check citations and the bibliography before submission.
- Can I automatically format my paper for First Monday?
- Upload your draft and select First Monday and your manuscript type. Scraiber proposes text changes for review. Check the final manuscript against the official guidance; the preview does not guarantee complete compliance or acceptance.
- How do I reformat a paper rejected by another journal for First Monday?
- Select First Monday and the manuscript type, then upload your existing draft. Review the proposed revisions and check references, declarations and scientific meaning before submission.
- How long does it take to prepare a manuscript for First Monday?
- Preparation time depends on your draft, the journal’s requirements and the author review needed. A preview lets you inspect proposed changes before deciding to continue.
- Does First Monday have different requirements per manuscript type?
- Yes. Requirements for First Monday vary by manuscript type. Your selection determines which recorded requirements inform the proposed revisions.
- Do I have to redo my references for First Monday?
- Review your citations and bibliography against First Monday’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
Official author guidelines: firstmonday.org
