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Language Testing author guidelines

Journal-aware revision suggestions. Preparing a submission to Language Testing? Choose your manuscript type and preview proposed edits on your existing draft.

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What Language Testing specifies

These figures apply to every manuscript type at Language Testing. Review proposed changes and verify the final manuscript against the official author guidance.

  • All manuscript types 7 recorded requirements

Read from Language Testing's own author guidelines. Journals revise these. Verify with the journal before you submit.

About Language Testing

Publisher
SAGE Publishing
ISSN
0265-5322, 1477-0946
h-index
136
Citations
63,330
Articles indexed
1,297

Citation figures from OpenAlex.

Preparing a submission for Language Testing

Scraiber has 7 requirements on file for Language Testing, covering areas such as length, references, structure and submission policies. The journal’s official guidance remains the reference for your submission.

Select Language Testing and your manuscript type, then upload your draft to preview proposed text changes. Review the suggestions before applying them.

Retargeting a manuscript to Language Testing 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.

Changes to review in your manuscript

Scraiber proposes text revisions informed by Language Testing’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 Language Testing guidelines?
Choose your manuscript type and follow the preview button to upload a .docx for Language Testing. Review the proposed changes before you apply any of them.
What are the submission requirements for Language Testing?
Scraiber has 7 requirements on file for Language Testing. Choose your manuscript type to see recorded limits and consult the linked official guidance for the current submission requirements.
Which citation style does Language Testing use?
Consult Language Testing’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 Language Testing?
Upload your draft and select Language Testing 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 Language Testing?
Select Language Testing 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 Language Testing?
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.
Do I have to redo my references for Language Testing?
Review your citations and bibliography against Language Testing’s current guidance. Suggested text changes do not replace checking the accuracy, completeness and style of your references.
Who publishes Language Testing?
Language Testing is published by SAGE Publishing.
What is the ISSN of Language Testing?
Language Testing is listed under the ISSNs 0265-5322, 1477-0946.

Official author guidelines: uk.sagepub.com

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