Grammar and Technical Writing Guidelines
IRMR requires PROFESSIONAL GRAMMAR & TECHNICAL STANDARDS during initial review (3-5 days)
Grammar Standards
Correct English Usage: Manuscripts must be in English. No spelling errors, subject-verb agreement issues, or run-on sentences.
- Punctuation Precision: Proper commas, semicolons, colons, APA-style citations ("Smith, 2024")
- Sentence Variety: Mix simple/compound/complex structures. Avoid repetitive phrasing
- Third-Person ONLY: "The study analyzed data" NOT "We analyzed data"
Technical Writing Requirements
MANDATORY: Use current IRMR Word template (IMRAD, APA 7th, GitHub links)
- Template Compliance: Non-compliant formatting triggers immediate return
- APA 7th: Minimum 15 references with DOIs, structured abstract ≤250 words
- Clarity: Define acronyms first use: "Open Journal Systems (OJS)"
- IMRAD Flow: Logical transitions, 6,000-8,000 words target
Initial Review Checklist
| Issue | Acceptable | Unacceptable (Requires Revision) |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling/Grammar | 0-2 minor errors | >5 errors or patterns |
| Template Compliance | Official IRMR template | Wrong formatting |
| Citation Format | APA 7th consistent | Mixed styles, missing DOIs |
| Perspective | Third-person throughout | First-person "we" usage |
| Readability | Flesch score >50 | Dense text, unclear jargon |
Screening Tools
Papers scanned using Grammarly Premium for grammar, style, readability. Scores below 85/100 trigger manual review.
Outcomes
- Pass (90%+ compliance): Advances to plagiarism/AI screening
- Conditional: 7-day window to revise grammar/technical issues
- Fail: Rejected; resubmit as new paper after 3 months
AUTHORS: Use Grammarly or professional services. Follow IRMR template and guidelines EXACTLY for faster review.
