Writing the cover letter for a manuscript.

Writing a cover letter is typically a requirement as part of the submission of a manuscript to a journal. Here I discuss why you should care about the cover letter and how to write a good one.
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[@swamipunniakodi6039]

I am in the process of submitting the article and the video is useful for a better understanding of the cover letter.

[@mrillig]

great, good luck with your article!

[@wonderfulnature2070]

I am about to submit my manuscript within a week. This video definitely helps! Thank you sir! I am listening to it!

[@mrillig]

Thanks a lot, and good luck with your manuscript submission!

[@SerhiiYouTube]

This channel is gold! Great bits of advice

[@mrillig]

Thank you!

[@naoremanand]

Thank you so much for this informative video.

[@mrillig]

thanks!

[@khoshmoradkhamosh3997]

That was informative. Thank you!

[@mrillig]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful!

[@AkashKumar-hg8vg]

Sir can u please make a video on process of applications for phd admissions

[@mrillig]

Thanks. I am thinking about it, but this is quite different from country to country. For example, here PhD admission is just a formality after all important decisions have been made.