Purpose
These guidelines aim to uphold the quality and integrity of SCOPE's content, ensuring it is informative,
engaging and reflective of our mission to bridge scientific discovery with public engagement.
1. Content Quality and Accuracy:
- All articles, research papers and media must be rooted in verifiable facts and supported by credible
academic or scientific sources.
- Content should undergo rigorous fact checking and peer review to avoid errors and misinformation.
- Complex scientific concepts must be broken down into digestible information without oversimplifying or
distorting the facts.
2. Relevance and Engagement:
- Topics must be pertinent to the current scientific discourse, emerging technologies or societal implications
of science and innovation.
- Content should be crafted to engage a varied audience, using storytelling, real-world examples or case
studies to illustrate points effectively.
3. Originality and Plagiarism:
- All submissions must be original work. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism is unacceptable and will result
in rejection.
- Use of direct quotes, ideas or data from other works must be appropriately cited and acknowledged.
4. Language and Style:
- Use a clear, accessible and formal tone, avoiding slang and colloquialisms unless necessary for context.
- Maintain a consistent style throughout all publications, adhering to a recognized style guide (e.g.,
APA, Chicago) for consistency and professionalism.
5. Inclusivity and Sensitivity:
- Ensure content does not discriminate against any group or individual based on race, gender, religion or
other characteristics.
- Be mindful of cultural differences and aim to promote diversity and understanding through content.
6. Visual and Multimedia Elements:
- Visuals should be relevant, add value and comply with accessibility standards (e.g., alt text for images).
- Obtain and document the right to use copyrighted or proprietary images, videos or music.
7. Authorship and Contributions:
- Clearly identify all contributors and ensure they have provided consent for publication.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the content or perception of bias.
8. Review and Revision Process:
- Establish a multi-tiered review process involving subject matter and editorial experts to ensure content
quality and adherence to guidelines.
- Encourage authors to incorporate feedback and provide a clear revision timeline.
9. Legal Compliance:
- All submissions must be original work. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism is unacceptable and will result
in rejection.
- Use of direct quotes, ideas or data from other works must be appropriately cited and acknowledged.
10. Updating Content:
- Implement a schedule for regular content review to update or correct information in light of new findings or
developments.
- Provide a clear version history or update log for transparency.
11. Updating Content:
- Implement a schedule for regular content review to update or correct information in light of new findings or
developments.
- Provide a clear version history or update log for transparency.
