Make sure that all references are in the Literature Cited section and vice versa. Check each entry for style and completeness. Compile the Literature Cited section. Complete the Figures and Tables. Make sure that each one forms an essential part of the story and that its message is clear.
Figures are best for showing trends and comparisons.
Tables are good for some statistical analyses or when Figures would be too imprecise. Make titles and captions as simple and complete as possible. Put the whole thing in order and make sure the pages are numbered consecutively, including all figures, tables and appendices. Follow the guidelines to authors for the journal you are submitting to. Writing scientific papers in English.