{"id":1587,"date":"2026-07-25T17:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2026-07-25T17:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:19:11","slug":"how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write the Acknowledgments Section of a Research Paper: Examples and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The acknowledgments section thanks people, institutions, and funders who supported your research but who do not meet the criteria for authorship.<\/li>\n<li>It usually appears after the conclusion or discussion and before the reference list, and it typically runs 50 to 200 words.<\/li>\n<li>Always get written consent before naming someone, and check your target journal&#8217;s specific formatting and disclosure requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Most journals now require a separate statement disclosing any AI tool used for writing, editing, coding, or data analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Glossary_of_Key_Terms\" >Glossary of Key Terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#What_Is_an_Acknowledgments_Section_in_a_Research_Paper\" >What Is an Acknowledgments Section in a Research Paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Why_Is_an_Acknowledgments_Section_Important\" >Why Is an Acknowledgments Section Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Who_Should_Be_Included_in_Your_Acknowledgments\" >Who Should Be Included in Your Acknowledgments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#What_to_Include_in_the_Acknowledgments_Section\" >What to Include in the Acknowledgments Section<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Funding_and_Grant_Support\" >Funding and Grant Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Institutional_and_Administrative_Support\" >Institutional and Administrative Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Individual_Contributors_and_Mentors\" >Individual Contributors and Mentors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Technical_Editorial_and_Proofreading_Help\" >Technical, Editorial, and Proofreading Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Where_Should_the_Acknowledgments_Section_Appear_in_a_Paper\" >Where Should the Acknowledgments Section Appear in a Paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#How_Long_Should_an_Acknowledgments_Section_Be\" >How Long Should an Acknowledgments Section Be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Step_by_Step_Guide_to_Writing_an_Acknowledgments_Section\" >Step by Step Guide to Writing an Acknowledgments Section<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Step_1_List_Everyone_Who_Helped\" >Step 1: List Everyone Who Helped<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Step_2_Sort_Contributions_into_Categories\" >Step 2: Sort Contributions into Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Step_3_Draft_Short_Specific_Statements\" >Step 3: Draft Short, Specific Statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Step_4_Obtain_Consent_Before_Naming_Anyone\" >Step 4: Obtain Consent Before Naming Anyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Step_5_Match_Your_Target_Journals_Style\" >Step 5: Match Your Target Journal&#8217;s Style<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Sample_Acknowledgments_Wording_by_Contribution_Type\" >Sample Acknowledgments Wording by Contribution Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Acknowledgments_Sections\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid in Acknowledgments Sections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#How_Should_You_Disclose_AI_Use_in_the_Acknowledgments_Section\" >How Should You Disclose AI Use in the Acknowledgments Section?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Why_Do_Journals_Require_AI_Use_Disclosure\" >Why Do Journals Require AI Use Disclosure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#What_Should_an_AI_Disclosure_Statement_Include\" >What Should an AI Disclosure Statement Include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Sample_AI_Disclosure_Statements\" >Sample AI Disclosure Statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Do_Different_Journals_Have_Different_AI_Disclosure_Rules\" >Do Different Journals Have Different AI Disclosure Rules?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Acknowledgments_Section_Checklist\" >Acknowledgments Section Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Can_I_acknowledge_my_dissertation_advisor_in_a_journal_article\" >Can I acknowledge my dissertation advisor in a journal article?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Should_I_include_funding_grant_numbers_in_the_acknowledgments_section\" >Should I include funding grant numbers in the acknowledgments section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Do_I_need_permission_to_thank_someone_in_a_research_paper\" >Do I need permission to thank someone in a research paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Is_it_okay_to_acknowledge_ChatGPT_in_a_research_paper\" >Is it okay to acknowledge ChatGPT in a research paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#What_is_the_difference_between_acknowledgments_and_author_contributions\" >What is the difference between acknowledgments and author contributions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Can_acknowledgments_affect_peer_review_or_plagiarism_checks\" >Can acknowledgments affect peer review or plagiarism checks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#How_do_I_write_acknowledgments_for_a_group_project_or_multi-author_paper\" >How do I write acknowledgments for a group project or multi-author paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-acknowledgments-section-of-a-research-paper-examples-and-tips\/#Should_undergraduate_research_papers_include_an_acknowledgments_section\" >Should undergraduate research papers include an acknowledgments section?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glossary_of_Key_Terms\"><\/span>Glossary of Key Terms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\"><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"437\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Acknowledgments section<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">A short section thanking nonauthor contributors, funders, and institutions that supported the research.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Authorship<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">Formal credit given to individuals who made substantial intellectual contributions to the study and its writing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Contributorship statement<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">A separate statement, often required by journals, that lists specific tasks each author performed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Conflict of interest<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">A financial or personal relationship that could influence, or appear to influence, the research or its reporting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Funding statement<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">A formal declaration naming the grant, agency, or sponsor that financed the study, often paired with a grant number.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-an-ai-disclosure-statement-examples-and-format-for-journal-articles-and-dissertations\/\">AI disclosure statement<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">A written notice explaining which artificial intelligence tool was used, for what task, and to what extent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Large language model (LLM)<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">An AI system, such as a chatbot, trained on text data to generate or edit written content.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Ghost authorship<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">The practice of omitting someone who made a substantial contribution from the author list or acknowledgments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"187\">Ancillary support<\/td>\n<td width=\"437\">Practical help such as equipment loans, facility access, or administrative assistance that is not intellectual in nature.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Acknowledgments_Section_in_a_Research_Paper\"><\/span>What Is an Acknowledgments Section in a Research Paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An acknowledgments section is a short, dedicated part of a paper where you formally thank individuals, groups, or institutions that helped your study but do not meet the criteria for authorship.<\/p>\n<p>It sits apart from the author list, the funding statement, and the contributorship statement, though many journals now combine these into one back matter block. The section is not a place for extended personal reflection; it is a factual, professional record of support received.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_an_Acknowledgments_Section_Important\"><\/span>Why Is an Acknowledgments Section Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An acknowledgments section is important because it credits contributors fairly, satisfies funder and institutional reporting rules, and shows transparency about who and what shaped the research.<\/p>\n<p>Skipping this section, or writing it carelessly, can create ethical problems. Funders may require citation of a specific grant number for continued support. Colleagues who provided data, equipment, or feedback may feel overlooked. Journals increasingly treat missing or incomplete acknowledgments as a gap in research integrity, not just a style issue.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Be_Included_in_Your_Acknowledgments\"><\/span>Who Should Be Included in Your Acknowledgments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Include anyone who gave meaningful, non-authorship help: funders, mentors, technical staff, colleagues who reviewed drafts, participating institutions, and any AI tool used in the writing process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Funding bodies, sponsors, and specific grant or award numbers<\/li>\n<li>Departments, laboratories, or institutions that provided facilities or resources<\/li>\n<li>Colleagues who gave feedback, advice, or informal review without writing text<\/li>\n<li>Technicians, research assistants, field staff, or survey administrators<\/li>\n<li>Editors, proofreaders, translators, or statistical consultants<\/li>\n<li>Study participants or community partners, where appropriate and permitted<\/li>\n<li>AI tools used for writing support, editing, coding, or data analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Include_in_the_Acknowledgments_Section\"><\/span>What to Include in the Acknowledgments Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A strong acknowledgments section groups support into clear categories rather than listing names at random. The four categories below cover most research papers, from short reports to full dissertations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funding_and_Grant_Support\"><\/span>Funding and Grant Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Name the funding agency in full, along with any grant, award, or contract number. If more than one funder contributed, list each one separately so that reporting requirements are easy to trace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_and_Administrative_Support\"><\/span>Institutional and Administrative Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mention universities, laboratories, hospitals, or field sites that provided space, equipment, ethical approval, or administrative help. Include the department name if the support was department specific rather than institution wide.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_Contributors_and_Mentors\"><\/span>Individual Contributors and Mentors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thank advisors, colleagues, and peer reviewers who gave feedback but did not co-author the paper. State briefly what each person contributed, such as statistical advice, manuscript review, or technical guidance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Editorial_and_Proofreading_Help\"><\/span>Technical, Editorial, and Proofreading Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Credit anyone who edited language, formatted references, built figures, or proofread the final draft. This category is also where many journals expect AI writing or editing tools to be disclosed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Should_the_Acknowledgments_Section_Appear_in_a_Paper\"><\/span>Where Should the Acknowledgments Section Appear in a Paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most journals place acknowledgments after the conclusion or discussion section and before the reference list. Some place it on the title page, and others place it after the abstract. Always confirm placement in the specific author guidelines for your target journal.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\"><strong>Journal or paper type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"344\"><strong>Typical placement<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Biomedical and clinical journals<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">After discussion, before references<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Engineering and physical sciences<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">After conclusion, before references or appendices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Social sciences and humanities<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">After conclusion or before references<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Theses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dissertation-best-practices\/\">dissertations<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">Separate page near the front, after the title page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Conference papers<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">Final short section, before references<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_an_Acknowledgments_Section_Be\"><\/span>How Long Should an Acknowledgments Section Be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most acknowledgments sections run 50 to 200 words in a single paragraph. Dissertations and books allow more space, sometimes a full page, since they cover years of support rather than one study.<\/p>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\"><strong>Paper type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"344\"><strong>Typical length<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/imrad-paper-example-structure-outline\/\">Journal article<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">50 to 150 words, 1 paragraph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Conference paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">30 to 80 words, 1 short paragraph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Master&#8217;s thesis<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">150 to 400 words, 1 page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"280\">Doctoral dissertation<\/td>\n<td width=\"344\">300 to 800 words, 1 to 2 pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_Step_Guide_to_Writing_an_Acknowledgments_Section\"><\/span>Step by Step Guide to Writing an Acknowledgments Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_List_Everyone_Who_Helped\"><\/span>Step 1: List Everyone Who Helped<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before drafting, make a working list of every person, group, and funder involved in the project. Include informal help, such as a colleague who reviewed a draft chapter, alongside formal support like grants.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Sort_Contributions_into_Categories\"><\/span>Step 2: Sort Contributions into Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Group your list into funding, institutional support, individual contributors, and technical or editorial help. This mirrors how most journals expect the section to read and keeps the writing organized.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Draft_Short_Specific_Statements\"><\/span>Step 3: Draft Short, Specific Statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Write 1 or 2 sentences per category. Name the person or body, then state the type of help given. Avoid vague phrases like &#8216;for everything&#8217; and instead specify tasks such as &#8216;for statistical review&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Obtain_Consent_Before_Naming_Anyone\"><\/span>Step 4: Obtain Consent Before Naming Anyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ask each named individual for permission before submission. Some journals require written consent on file, since naming someone can imply their endorsement of the study&#8217;s conclusions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Match_Your_Target_Journals_Style\"><\/span>Step 5: Match Your Target Journal&#8217;s Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check the author guidelines for word limits, required headings, and whether AI disclosure belongs in this section or in a separate methods statement. Format grant numbers exactly as the funder requires.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Acknowledgments_Wording_by_Contribution_Type\"><\/span>Sample Acknowledgments Wording by Contribution Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Contribution type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"411\"><strong>Sample wording<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Funding<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">This work was supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 123456.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Institutional support<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">We thank the Department of Chemistry at Central State University for providing laboratory access.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Individual mentor<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">We thank Dr. A. Rivera for helpful comments on an earlier version of this manuscript.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Technical assistance<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">We thank J. Okafor for assistance with sample preparation and data collection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/editing-vs-proofreading-key-differences-which-to-choose\/\">Editing or proofreading<\/a> help<\/td>\n<td width=\"411\">We thank Editage for language editing prior to submission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Acknowledgments_Sections\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid in Acknowledgments Sections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Naming someone without asking permission first<\/li>\n<li>Listing a contributor whose input was substantial enough to qualify for authorship<\/li>\n<li>Omitting a required grant or contract number<\/li>\n<li>Writing overly personal or emotional language in a formal research paper<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting to disclose AI tools used during writing, editing, or analysis<\/li>\n<li>Copying a generic template without matching the target journal&#8217;s format<\/li>\n<li>Leaving out ethical approval or data access statements that the journal requires separately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_You_Disclose_AI_Use_in_the_Acknowledgments_Section\"><\/span>How Should You Disclose AI Use in the Acknowledgments Section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disclose AI use by naming the specific tool, describing the exact task it performed, and confirming that a human author reviewed and takes responsibility for the final content.<\/p>\n<p>This statement is typically separate from statements thanking human contributors, since AI tools cannot hold authorship, give consent, or take accountability for the work. Keep the wording factual and specific rather than general.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Journals_Require_AI_Use_Disclosure\"><\/span>Why Do Journals Require AI Use Disclosure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Journals require disclosure because undisclosed AI use raises concerns about accuracy, originality, and accountability. Reviewers need to know which parts of a manuscript reflect AI-generated or AI-edited text.<\/p>\n<p>Most major publishers, including large scientific and medical publishing groups, now state that AI tools cannot be listed as authors, since authorship requires the capacity to give consent and accept responsibility. Disclosure keeps the record accurate for readers and future researchers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_an_AI_Disclosure_Statement_Include\"><\/span>What Should an AI Disclosure Statement Include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The name and version of the AI tool, where known<\/li>\n<li>The specific task performed, such as drafting, editing, translating, or generating code<\/li>\n<li>The section or type of content affected, such as language editing or figure generation<\/li>\n<li>A confirmation that authors reviewed, edited, and take responsibility for the final text<\/li>\n<li>Any journal-specific phrasing required by the submission guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_AI_Disclosure_Statements\"><\/span>Sample AI Disclosure Statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Use case<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"451\"><strong>Sample wording<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Language editing<\/td>\n<td width=\"451\">The authors used [tool name, version] to improve language clarity in the manuscript draft. All content was reviewed and edited by the authors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Literature search support<\/td>\n<td width=\"451\">The authors used [tool name, version] to assist with an initial literature search. All sources were independently verified by the authors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Code generation<\/td>\n<td width=\"451\">The authors used [tool name, version] to generate initial analysis code, which was tested, reviewed, and modified by the authors before use.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">No AI tools used<\/td>\n<td width=\"451\">No generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in conducting this study nor in the preparation of this manuscript.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Different_Journals_Have_Different_AI_Disclosure_Rules\"><\/span>Do Different Journals Have Different AI Disclosure Rules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, requirements vary by journal and publisher, covering where the statement appears, what detail is required, and whether AI use in figures or images needs separate disclosure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some publishers require AI disclosure in the methods section rather than acknowledgments<\/li>\n<li>Some require disclosure only for generative writing tools, not reference managers or grammar checkers<\/li>\n<li>Some require a signed statement confirming no AI-generated data fabrication occurred<\/li>\n<li>Some prohibit AI-generated images or figures entirely, regardless of disclosure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acknowledgments_Section_Checklist\"><\/span>Acknowledgments Section Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Every named person has given consent to be included<\/li>\n<li>All funders and grant numbers are listed accurately<\/li>\n<li>Institutional and facility support is credited by name<\/li>\n<li>Individual contributions are described specifically, not vaguely<\/li>\n<li>AI tools used in the paper are disclosed with tool name and task<\/li>\n<li>Word count and placement match the target journal&#8217;s guidelines<\/li>\n<li>No one qualifying for authorship has been placed in acknowledgments instead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_acknowledge_my_dissertation_advisor_in_a_journal_article\"><\/span>Can I acknowledge my dissertation advisor in a journal article?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, thesis\/dissertation advisors are commonly acknowledged in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/convert-dissertation-journal-article\/\">journal articles drawn from a dissertation\/thesis<\/a>, unless their contribution was substantial enough to qualify them for co-authorship instead.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_include_funding_grant_numbers_in_the_acknowledgments_section\"><\/span>Should I include funding grant numbers in the acknowledgments section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, most funders require the exact grant or award number to be listed, since this supports their own reporting and helps readers trace the study&#8217;s financial support.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_permission_to_thank_someone_in_a_research_paper\"><\/span>Do I need permission to thank someone in a research paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, journal guidelines generally require written consent before naming a person, since acknowledgment can imply that they endorse the paper&#8217;s methods or conclusions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_acknowledge_ChatGPT_in_a_research_paper\"><\/span>Is it okay to acknowledge ChatGPT in a research paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, many journals now expect a disclosure statement naming ChatGPT or similar tools, describing the task performed and confirming that the authors reviewed the output, though AI tools cannot be listed as authors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_acknowledgments_and_author_contributions\"><\/span>What is the difference between acknowledgments and author contributions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Acknowledgments thank nonauthor contributors, while an author contributions or contributorship statement lists specific tasks performed by each listed author, such as data analysis, writing, or study design.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_acknowledgments_affect_peer_review_or_plagiarism_checks\"><\/span>Can acknowledgments affect peer review or plagiarism checks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, reviewers sometimes check acknowledgments for undisclosed conflicts of interest, missing consent, or AI involvement that was not properly disclosed elsewhere in the manuscript.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" 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