Submission
Two complete copies of the typescript, in UK English, should be submitted to
the Editor, whose address is on the inside cover of a current issue of Tertiary
Research. All pages should be numbered consecutively. Two complete sets of
Text-figures and Plates, reduced to intended publication size, should be
submitted. In the case of Text-figures a photocopy is adequate but for the
Plates a photographic copy is required. If no reduction is intended, the
original Plate or Text-figure can act as one copy. The author should retain one
full copy of his paper for proof reading. Text-figures and Plates will be
returned. Tertiary Research is published from "camera ready"
copy produced by the Production Editor. To facilitate this, authors are
requested to provide a copy their corrected manuscript on a 3½ inch
DOS-formatted floppy disk; Apple Mac formatted disks are not acceptable. We
prefer ASCII, DCA (RFT), Word for Windows, WordPerfect or WordStar files; please
specify which word-processing package and version number was used. Please scan
for viruses.
Typing
The manuscript should be on A4 paper, double-spaced, on one side of the paper
only and with adequate margins. Carbon copies are not acceptable. Generic and
specific names should be italicised, not underlined; primary, secondary and
tertiary headings should be indicated. Sentence-ending full stops must be
followed by two spaces. All foreign accents and unusual characters, that may not
survive conversion from one word processing format to another; à, é, œ, ü,
ø, ° , d, y, ¥, etc., should be marked in coloured pen on the margin of the
manuscript, to avoid them being overlooked.
Title
The title should be as brief as possible and contain an indication of the
subject, locality and age.
Abstract
Abstracts must be under 200 words in length and summarise the results of the
paper. They must mention all taxonomic and stratigraphic innovations or changes
made. An abstract in a language other than English will be included if provided
by the author. Its content should not be markedly different from the English
abstract.
Units
Measurements should be given in metric units only. Where comparing metric
with imperial units in older literature, imperial equivalents should be quoted
in addition (due to differences in "rounding off" between the two
systems). Localities referred to in text should conform to the best-known name
of the locality: local alternatives should also be given. All should be
accompanied by precise grid references. Sites outside the United Kingdom should
be localised by their latitude and longitude.
Plates & Text-figures
The maximum publication size for Plates and Text-figures is 160mm x 240mm.
They should be mounted on white board and protected by a sheet of tracing paper
with the Author's name and Plate or Text-figure number clearly marked on the
back. The approximate position in text must be indicated in the margin of the
typescript. Magnification at published size, should be stated on the Plate or
Text-figure explanation, or a scale bar provided. Plate or Text-figure
explanations should contain all the information required to identify, orientate
and localise the subject; extended explanations are encouraged. Where
appropriate, the author may include an additional foreign language translation
of the explanation.
E.g. Plate 1, fig. 1. Hexanchus hookeri Ward, 1979. P.60131. London
Clay, Sheppey, Kent.
a) Lingual view x 3; b) labial view x 2.5.
Plates should preferably be page width and either fill or half fill the page;
they should be submitted at/or up to 1½ x publication size. Photographs should
be sharply in focus, printed on medium contrast glossy paper. Dark backgrounds
and large areas of black should be avoided where an alternative is possible.
Text-figures should be submitted on a good quality card or tracing plastic or
paper. They should not exceed 1½ times publication size. Thick board or flimsy
tracing paper should be avoided. They should be drafted to fit within one or two
column widths, 75mm or 160mm wide. Fine mechanically stippled grey toning should
not be used as it may conflict with our scanner. The reduction required should
be indicated on the Text-figure and must be considered when adding lettering.
Tables
These should be drafted to the same standards as Text-figures. The typesetter
may prepare small tables if a suitable mock-up is provided.
References
References to other publications should be represented in the text by the
name(s) of the author(s) followed by the year of publication and page numbers
where appropriate, e.g. Smith, 1976: 24-32.
More than two authors should be quoted in the text e.g. Smith et al.,
1976. All references included in the text should be listed alphabetically by
authors at the end of the paper.
More than five authors of a paper should be quoted as Smith, A. B. and
sixteen others, 1976.
Original capitalisation of titles of papers or books should be followed and
the title written out in full.
Volume, part and page numbers should appear thus:
EDWARDS, R. A. 1976. Tertiary sediments and structures of the Bovey Basin,
south Devon.
Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, London, 87(1):
1-26, 8 figs.
Books or separate works should be cited in the following manner:
ARKELL, W. J. & TOMKEIEFF, S. I. 1953. English Rock Terms. Chiefly as
used by Miners and Quarrymen. London: Oxford University Press. 139 pp.
A disproportionate amount of editorial time is spent altering incorrectly cited references.
Taxonomy
Systematics within a manuscript should conform to the recommendations of the
I.C.Z.N. (Ride et al. (eds.), 1985) or most recent I.C.B.N. When first
cited the dates of publication of taxa should follow the author’s name. E.g. Notidanus
serratissimus Agassiz, 1844
Significant taxonomic changes should be indicated by the addition of the
revising author and date
E.g. Notorynchus serratissimus (Agassiz, 1844) Cappetta, 1976
In subsequent citations the taxon may be shortened
E.g. N. serratissimus
It remains at the author’s discretion whether the full reference to the
original or revising author is placed in the References. In systematic papers it
is essential. In the case of large biotic lists it would be tedious but
inclusion of a few major sources for the revised taxonomy would be helpful.
Annotated synonymy lists (Matthews, 1973. Palaeontology, 16(4):
717-719) are encouraged.
Deposition of Specimens
In accordance with the recommendations of the International Codes of
Botanical and Zoological Nomenclature all specimens within the Type Series
should be deposited in a public museum or similar institution and their
registration numbers cited. Private or University departmental collections are
not acceptable. Failure to comply will lead to the paper’s automatic
rejection. In addition the depositories of all specimens listed should be given,
it is recommended that these should also be public museums.
Stratigraphic changes
Stratigraphic changes or new stratigraphic terms should, where practical,
follow the recommendations of the International Stratigraphic Guide. 2nd
edition, (Salvador, 1994).
Typescript review
Papers will be sent to referees for critical review. Confidentiality will be
maintained unless otherwise desired by the referee. If only minor grammatical or
format changes are required; the editors will make these and the paper passed on
to the typesetting stage. If more substantial changes are indicated a single
copy of the manuscript and a set of referee's comments will be returned for
attention by the author. Minor changes may be clearly hand written onto the
typescript but any substantial changes should be typed.
Proofs
Proofs will be sent to authors who are expected to read them carefully,
correcting any errors and return them promptly. Excessive alterations at the
proof stage, other than typesetting errors will be charged to the author.
Reprints
Fifty copies of a paper are provided to the author free of charge. Further
copies may be ordered at cost from the publisher at the proof stage; max. 200
copies in all.
Large papers
Very large papers or monographic treatments may be published as a Tertiary
Research Special Paper although support funding may need to be requested.
Last modified: 6th June 1999