Paper format

Model Paper Journal of Management Research (JMR)

General guidelines:

  1. Use white 8 ½  x 11” paper.
  2. Make 1 inch margins on the top, bottom, and sides
  3. The first word in every paragraph should be indented one half inch.
  4. APA recommends using Times New Roman font, size 12.
  5. Double space the entire research paper
  6. Include a page header known as the“running head” at the top of every page. (To make this process easier, set your word processor to automatically add these components onto each page)
    1. To create the running head/page header, insert page numbers justified to the right-hand side of the paper (do not put p. or pg. in front of page numbers)
    2. Then type “TITLE OF YOUR PAPER” justified to the left using all capital letters
    3. If your title is long, this running head title should be a shortened version of the title of your entire paper

Model Paper Journal of Management Research (JMR)

To insert your own header,

  1. Double click on the words "SHORT FORM OF TITLE" at top left of the page to open the header box..
  2. Highlight  the words  and type your own, all capitals. 
  3. To exit the header box, double click in a white space on the paper outside it.
  4. For other questions, jmrchiefeditor@gmail.com

Model Paper Journal of Management Research (JMR)

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Principal Author Name

Affiliation

Email address

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Second Author Name

Affiliation

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Third  Author Name

Affiliation

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Fourth Author Name

Affiliation

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                                  Date of Submission (e.g., October 12, 2015)                                 

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Abstract  (Times New Roman Font, Size 12pt, Title Case, Bold Face)

On the following page, begin with the Running title.

  1. On the first line of the page, center the word “Abstract” (but do not include quotation marks).
  2. On the following line, write a summary of the key points of your research. Your abstract summary is a way to introduce readers to your research topic, the questions that will be answered, the process you took, and any findings or conclusions you drew.
  3. This summary shouldnot be indented, but should be double-spaced and less than 250 words.
  4. If applicable, help researchers find your work in databases by listing keywords from your paper after your summary. To do this, indent and typeKeywords: in italics.  Then list your keywords that stand out in your research.

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Keywords (Times New Roman Font, Size 12pt, Title Case, Bold Face)

Maximum 5 keywords separated by commas (Times Roman Font, Size 11 pt, justified, Title Case).

Sample Abstract page:

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The Body

On the following page, begin with the Body of the paper.

  1. Start with the Running title
  2. On the next line write the title (do not bold, underline, or italicize the title)
  3. Begin with the introduction. Indent.
  4. The introduction presents the problem and premise upon which the research was based.  It goes into more detail about this problem than the abstract.
  5. Begin a new section with the Method. Bold and center this subtitle The Method section shows how the study was run and conducted. Be sure to describe the methods through which data was collected.
  6. Begin a new section with the Results. Bold and center this subtitle.  The Results section summarizes the data. Use graphs and graphs to display this data.
  7. Begin a new section with the Discussion. Bold and center this subtitle. This Discussion section is a chance to analyze and interpret your results.
    1. Draw conclusions and support how your data led to these conclusions.
    2. Discuss whether or not your hypothesis was confirmed or not supported by your results.
    3. Determine the limitations of the study and next steps to improve research for future studies.

** Throughout the body, in-text citations are used and include the author’s/authors’ name(s) and the publication year. In APA format page numbers are not used in in-text citations.

Length of Paper

Each manuscript should be no longer than 20 pages including text, tables, illustrations and appendices.

References

On a new page, write your references.

  1. Begin with a running title
  2. Center and bold the title “References” (do not include quotation marks, underline, or italicize this title)
  3. Alphabetize and Double-space all entries
  4. Every article/source mentioned in the paper and used in your study should be referenced and have an entry.
  5. Use APA style of referencing.
  6. All references should appear at the end of the paper in alphabetic order. The second and subsequent lines of each reference must be indented 0.5 inch towards left .

Submission

Please submit your paper at jmrchiefeditor@gmail.com