Query letter
A query letter is a brief one page letter written by an author inquiring to a journal or other source (i.e. newsletter, magazine) to see if there would be any interest in the journal or source publishing your project idea or written information. Usually, you can only submit one manuscript of your project or written material at a time.
The letter should include a brief overview of the information of your project, the importance of why the journal needs to publish your information and the importance of your information to the journal audience, explanation of your credentials. A cover letter should also be written like a standard business letter (see below): sample business letter template example
These letters are often sent in an electronic format or by regular mail depending on the journal publication requirements.
For this assignment you will be submitting a formal written assignment. Include information about the author journal submission guidelines as an appendix with your written assignment.
See this link for an example of a submission requirements to a journal: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-materiomics/policies-and-guidelines/submission-guideline
See this example letter template to an editor AJE-journal-cover-letter-template.docx Download AJE-journal-cover-letter-template.docx
Select one (online or print) journal.
Review the author submission guidelines.
Compose a query letter to send to the editor of the journal.
In this paragraph, deliver a friendly and clear introduction. State the main points of the letter here, Keep this section short and to the point.
In this paragraph, explain the importance of the main point by providing compelling and persuasive reasoning. You can use facts, data, and other quantifiable metrics to support your claim.
In this paragraph, continue to provide background information to back up your reasons.
Close by restating the main points of the letter, and if you can, include a call to action.
