{"id":36848,"date":"2025-07-18T10:55:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T05:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?p=36848"},"modified":"2025-08-13T17:52:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:22:46","slug":"journal-formatting-for-stem-vs-humanities-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/journal-formatting-for-stem-vs-humanities-papers","title":{"rendered":"Journal Formatting Guidelines for STEM vs. Humanities Papers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formatting research papers in the fields of STEM and Humanities involves several distinctions. Journals often provide their own formatting guidelines or recommend following one of the popular style guides (e.g., APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style) for formatting papers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read on to learn the differences between formatting STEM and Humanities papers along with some tips for effective journal formatting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to Format STEM Papers<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In STEM, practical research work takes priority over writing a paper. Essentially, the research paper is a means to present your research and its corresponding findings. Therefore, most research papers in STEM follow the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/tips-for-writing-the-perfect-imrad-manuscript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IMRaD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) format.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, there are other elements like the title, abstract, figures, tables, and references that are also crucial in a STEM paper. This is how you would ideally structure a research paper in STEM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Title<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abstract<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keywords or index terms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Main text<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Introduction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Methods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Results<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Discussion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Conclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Figures and tables (placement may vary depending on journal guidelines).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">References<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Title<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All research papers need an effective title that underscores your study\u2019s purpose and informs readers of what was achieved. The title is the first thing that readers spot, so make sure you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mLZZcQvCu10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">write a perfect title for your research paper<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Abstract<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the abstract to provide an overview of your study with sufficient, relevant details. Ideally, it is recommended to include the study objective, main methods, results, and conclusions. Your abstract may be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/structured-vs-unstructured-abstracts-which-should-you-choose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">structured or unstructured<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, depending on the journal requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Keywords<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is common practice to include a list of keywords in STEM papers for indexing purposes. Some journals and publishers even offer a list of recommended terms that you can choose from.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Main text<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This forms the crux of your research paper. Consider the IMRaD format as an hourglass:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You begin by providing a broad perspective of your work to the readers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then provide more focused information regarding the methods and results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, the findings are discussed in the context of previously reported works before summarizing the conclusions and wider implications of the study.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Figures and tables<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is important to include illustrations and tabular data with relevant captions in your research paper. They may be placed within the manuscript close to their first mentions, placed at the end of research paper, or uploaded separately during submission depending on the journal guidelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The list of references indicates the works that were referenced during your study. They are generally formatted following either the Harvard or Vancouver style of citing sources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to Format Humanities Papers<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Humanities, the writing of the paper is closely coupled with the actual research work. Often, the reading, thinking, and writing happen simultaneously to generate new knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Typically, a research paper in Humanities would be structured in the following format.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Title page<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Abstract<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Body<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Includes headings and sub-headings to organize content better.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. In-text citations of the works referenced during the study.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Works cited\/Reference list<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Title page<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The title page is the first page of your paper that includes the following elements:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Title of the paper.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Author\u2019s name.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Affiliated institution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Header mentioning the title (or a shortened title) along with the page number.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Abstract<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The next page should include the textual abstract, briefly summarizing the objectives and findings of the study. It is generally 150 to 250 words in length and should provide readers with an overall idea of your work without revealing too many details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Body<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike STEM, there is no standardized structure recommended for Humanities papers. However, be sure to divide your content into suitable paragraphs with relevant headings and sub-headings for clear organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The corresponding in-text citations should be specified throughout this body of text to allow the readers to reference your works cited.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Works cited<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The last section of your paper is the works cited page or the list of references. Typically, the works listed are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">left-aligned and double-spaced with 1-inch margins, keeping in line with the requirements of MLA style guide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>STEM vs. Humanities Paper Format: Summary<\/h1>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Features<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">STEM<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Humanities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purpose<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To present novel research findings through experimental analysis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To analyze texts and explore ideas to interpret historical context.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Structure<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No specific structure, but the study is typically thesis-driven, often with a core argument.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;469777462&quot;:[1965],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Typically shorter, ranging from 5 to 15 pages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often lengthy (20 to 30 pages or more).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Precise, technical, and objective.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Persuasive, analytical, and interpretive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Citation style<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">APA, IEEE, or journal-specified format.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, or journal-recommended format.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1>Tips for Effective Journal Formatting<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regardless of whether you are writing a STEM or Humanities paper, here are some pointers to keep in mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Papers in Humanities use more descriptive and adjective-heavy sentences, whereas STEM papers are presented in a more precise and technical language. Nevertheless, use clear and concise language to convey your findings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do pay attention to the recommended margins, font, pagination, and heading styles. These formatting elements must comply with journal guidelines to avoid desk rejections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Citation style should be consistent throughout the text. They should either be numbered (superscript numerals or numbers in square brackets) or written out in the author-date format. Be sure to avoid mixing formats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:780,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All works referenced in the main text should be listed at the end of the manuscript. Missing any cited work in the list will be considered oversight and may lead to desk rejections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><i>Give more time for your research, spend less time formatting!<\/i> <i>Check out\u202f<\/i><i>Editage\u2019s\u202f<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/research-paper-manuscript-formatting-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Manuscript Formatting Services<\/i><\/a><i> and get <\/i><i>professional support for journal formatting.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/services\/research-paper-manuscript-formatting-services?utm_source=editageinsights&amp;utm_medium=footerbanner&amp;utm_campaign=journal-formatting-for-stem-vs-humanities-papers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting.jpg\" alt=\"Manuscript formatting footer banner\" width=\"856\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting.jpg 856w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting-768x179.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MF-footerbanner-reading-about-formatting-850x200.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Formatting research papers in the fields of STEM and Humanities involves several distinctions. 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