{"id":2299,"date":"2026-10-02T19:28:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T19:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palestra.pe\/?page_id=2299"},"modified":"2026-10-02T19:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T19:33:11","slug":"manual-de-estilo-para-autores","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palestra.pe\/en\/publica-con-palestra\/manual-de-estilo-para-autores\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Manual for Authors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">01. Before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> to explain what the author should have ready before preparing the manuscript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What the style manual is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who it is for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kinds of manuscripts the publisher accepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General recommendations before submitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initial checklist:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete manuscript.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spell check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defined structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sources identified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images and resources properly credited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suggested title within the tab:<\/strong> Before you submit your manuscript<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good preparation makes the evaluation and editing of your work easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">02. Manuscript format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> to specify exactly how the file should be delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accepted file format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Margins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typeface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Font size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Line spacing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page numbering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of page breaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Word (.docx)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typeface:<\/strong> Arial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 12 pt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Line spacing:<\/strong> 1,5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment:<\/strong> left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Margins:<\/strong> 2,5 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">03. Structure of the work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> to explain how to organize the content of the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table of contents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreword.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subchapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conclusions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bibliography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appendices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also include a visual example of how to organize a chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHAPTER 1<\/strong><br>Chapter title<br><strong>1.1. Section title<\/strong><br>Body text&#8230;<br><strong>1.2. Section title<\/strong><br>Body text&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">04. Writing guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> to set out the writing rules authors must follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capitalization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punctuation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotation marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hyphens and dashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abbreviations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of foreign words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">05. Citations, sources and bibliography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> to set out how sources must be documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct quotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indirect quotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short and block quotations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footnotes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bibliographic references.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic articles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audiovisual sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOI and links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plagiarism and copyright.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you should specify which citation system the publisher uses: APA, Chicago, MLA, Vancouver, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">06. Images, tables and charts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> to explain how to deliver visual material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accepted formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image numbering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Titles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reproduction rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illustrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Figure 01. Panoramic view of Machu Picchu.<br>Source: Author\u2019s archive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> the author is responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to use images, photographs, illustrations or any other third-party material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">07. What to avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tab can be more visual and direct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using multiple typefaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using repeated spaces to create indents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formatting with unnecessary tabs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing different citation styles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending low-resolution images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using uncredited material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inserting unnecessary decorative elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending incomplete chapters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering a PDF when an editable file is requested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 We recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeping a clean structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using consistent styles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proofreading the text carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labeling each resource correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the presentation simple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">08. Checklist and submission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This should be the last tab and the close of the manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is your manuscript ready?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before submitting it, check that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The work is complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have checked spelling and punctuation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chapters are properly organized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Citations and references are complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images have their respective credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The file meets the requested format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have reviewed the document one last time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>01. Antes de comenzar Objetivo: explicar qu\u00e9 debe tener listo el autor antes de preparar su manuscrito. Contenido: T\u00edtulo sugerido dentro de la pesta\u00f1a: Antes de enviar tu manuscrito Una buena preparaci\u00f3n facilita el proceso de evaluaci\u00f3n y edici\u00f3n de tu obra. 02. Formato del manuscrito Objetivo: indicar exactamente c\u00f3mo debe entregarse el archivo. 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