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We encourage authors to use headings and subheadings throughout the manuscript, though these may change during editing. We also encourage the use of diagrams, tables, charts, illustrations, and photos; however, authors should include these at the end of the manuscript, as opposed to placing them in the body of the text. Use generic drug names instead of proprietary names whenever possible. If it’s appropriate to use trade names, they should be capitalized and inserted within parentheses after the generic name on first mention. Thereafter, the generic name should be used, if possible. Product names should be treated likewise, with the manufacturer’s full name and the city in which the product is manufactured in parentheses. Length. CE features, research, and QI papers generally run 5,000 words. Papers over 6,000 words are discouraged. (Contact the editor-in-chief if you feel your paper might be a two- or three-part series.) Columns are shorter, more tightly focused, and generally run 2,000–3,000 words. Viewpoint and Reflections articles are 800 words. Do not write long for editors to cut. Sources. Authors must provide proper citations throughout their papers. Primary sources should be used. Examples of primary sources are journal articles that present new research findings and are the original source for data, databases (e.g., CDC, NIH, etc.), or articles that are the first to discuss a concept or theory or protocol and are written by the researchers or developer of the work. Secondary sources are articles that review and cite previous findings. Reference books or textbooks, encyclopedias (including Wikipedia) and consumer education information are secondary sources and seldom appropriate references. For more specifics on primary versus secondary sources, see AJN’s Primary and Secondary Sources Guidelines at https://www.editorialmanager.com/ajn under “Author Guidelines.” References. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of their references and for correct text citation. For all manuscripts accepted for publication, the accuracy of the content and the references are checked by clinical editors. Authors may be required to submit copies of source materials for fact-checking prior to or during editing. Any online citations must include the URL and latest date the author accessed the page to verify its currency. Important: Do NOT use any reference formatting software (e.g., EndNote). Be judicious in citing references. It is often not necessary to cite multiple references for one fact; use one or two recent primary sources. On average, a 5,000-word paper should have no more than 30 references. Tables, figures, illustrations, and photos. figures, illustrations, and photos. Legends must accompany all tables and figures. Authors need to indicate whether illustrations are original works or copies. Authors must obtain permission for reprinting or adapting any previously published material. If you are uncertain about whether you need copyright permission for an adapted table, figure, illustration, or other material, please note it in your cover letter and include the table/figure. Photographs must be accompanied by the written permission of any individuals in the photo, unless the image is historic or considered a “public” photo. Permission should include use of the photo in print, online, and all media versions of the journal. Photos must be at least 300 dpi. Do not embed photos or