Cell Press is pleased to introduce a new format for reporting methods that replaces the Experimental Procedures and Supplemental Experimental Procedures. Our STAR Methods format (Structured, Transparent, Accessible Reporting) was introduced in the fall of 2016 and is now used in all Cell Press life science journals (Cell Reports will incorporate STAR Methods in 2018). The format reflects the changing needs of the scientific community for increased clarity and transparency in reporting of methods and analysis to foster improved rigor and reproducibility in research. Please note that it is not necessary that your manuscript adhere to the STAR Methods format at the time of submission. If your submission is accepted, your handling editor will work with you to format the Methods section.
Contact
Please contact your article's handling editor with any questions about reformatting your paper to accommodate the new STAR Methods section. If you have additional questions or comments about the new format, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We welcome your feedback!
Author Resources
STAR Methods Guide
Detailed instructions to guide authors through the new STAR Methods format are available in this PDF. In addition to descriptions of each section of the STAR Methods, the Guide includes an at-a-glance reference sheet and information about submitting final files.
★ Cell authors should download the Guide for Cell authors available here.
★ All other journal authors should use this version of the Guide.
Key Resources Table Template
To create the Key Resources Table, please use this template.
Supplemental Information Guidelines
The STAR Methods text and Key Resources Table are part of the main article and are not considered Supplemental Information. However, please note that we have updated our guidelines for formatting supplemental items (e.g., supplemental figures, tables, movies, etc.).
★ Cell authors should refer to the Supplemental Information Guidelines here.
★ All other journal authors should refer to the Supplemental Information Guidelines here.
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