Humanities Paper Checker
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How are humanities papers different from STEM manuscripts?
Humanities papers follow fundamentally different conventions from STEM manuscripts. There is no IMRaD structure: humanities papers use argument-driven structures with thesis, body, and conclusion. Citation styles vary by discipline: MLA for literary studies, Chicago (footnotes or author-date) for history and philosophy, MHRA for UK humanities. Humanities journals often require longer abstracts, have stricter word limits (often 7,000-9,000 words), and may require anonymized submissions (double-blind review is common). Permissions for quoted material and image reproductions may be required.
Humanities compliance checks
Citation style compliance (MLA, Chicago, MHRA)
Validate that in-text citations and footnotes follow the citation style required by your target journal.
Abstract length and content validation
Check that your abstract meets the length requirements and covers the required content for humanities journals.
Word count check
Verify that the manuscript falls within the word count range specified by the target journal.
Permissions and copyright declarations
Flag extended quotations or reproduced images that may require rights clearance declarations.
Double-blind anonymization check
Check that author-identifying information is removed from the manuscript for double-blind peer review submissions.
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Abstract completeness and length
Abstract present, meets length requirements, and summarizes the argument.
Citation style consistency
Citations and notes follow a single consistent style throughout.
Word count compliance
Manuscript word count within the journal's stated limits.
Author anonymization for double-blind
Author identifying details removed for anonymous submission.
Permissions declarations
Permissions statements for extended quotations or reproduced images.
Keywords
Keyword list present where required by the journal.
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Professor in Mechanical Engineering, ÉTS Montréal
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Master's Student in Speech Therapy
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Postdoc Researcher, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
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Professor, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Frequently asked questions
Citation style depends on the discipline. MLA (Modern Language Association) is standard for literature and languages. Chicago is common for history, philosophy, and cultural studies. MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association) is used by many UK journals. Always check your target journal's author guidelines.
Humanities papers are argument-driven rather than structured by IMRaD. A typical humanities paper has an introduction with a thesis statement, a body divided into thematic or chronological sections, and a conclusion. The structure varies by discipline and argument type.
Most humanities journals require a plain prose abstract rather than a structured abstract. Length requirements typically range from 100 to 300 words. Some journals also require keywords. Check the specific journal's author guidelines.
For double-blind review, you must remove all identifying information from the manuscript including your name, institution, acknowledgments, and any self-citations that could identify you. Submit a separate cover page with your details. CheckMyManuscript checks for remaining identifying information.