Outline - A proper outline is the framework upon which a good paper is readily written. In the process of making the outline, ideas are classified and thoughts are ordered into a logical sequence such that by the time the information is ready to be transformed into complete sentences, a good overall mental picture has been formed. In outline form, the sequence of the various items and the progression of thought can easily be adjusted and readjusted until the desired order is obtained; therefore, much writing and rewriting is saved.
Organization - The text should be
organized into logical parts or sections. The purpose of the paper,
or the author's aim, should be stated at the beginning so that
the reader will have a clear concept of the paper's objective.
This should be followed by a description of the problem, the means
of solution, and any other information necessary to properly qualify
the results presented and the conclusions. Finally, the results
should be presented in an orderly form, followed by the author's
conclusions.
Style
- The chief purpose of the paper is to convey information to others,
many of whom may be less familiar with the general subject than
the author. Care should be taken, therefore, to use simple terms
and expressions and to make statements as concise as possible.
If highly technical terms or phraseology are necessary, they should
be adequately explained and defined. The use of the first person
should be avoided and reference to individuals should be made
in such a manner as to avoid personal bias. Company names should
be mentioned only in the acknowledgments. All papers should be
concise regardless of length. Long quotations should be avoided
by referring to sources. Illustrations and tables, where they
help clarify the meaning or are necessary to demonstrate results
properly, are desirable, but they should be kept to a practicable
minimum. Detailed drawings, lengthy test data and calculations,
and photographs that may be interesting, but which are not integral
to the understanding of the subject, should be omitted. Papers
that fail to conform to these requirements may be returned for
revision and/or condensation.
Originality
- Only original contributions to
the engineering literature are accepted for publication. In most
cases, this means that a paper should incorporate substantial
information not previously published. Under certain circumstances,
reviews, collations, or analyses of information previously published
may be acceptable.
Accuracy
- It is of the greatest importance that all technical, scientific,
and mathematical information contained in the paper be checked
with the utmost care. A slight error may result in a serious error
on the part of anyone who may later use that information.
Use of SI Units - It is ASME policy that International System (SI) units of measurement be included in all papers, publications, and ASME Codes and Standards. In accordance with this policy, the ASME Tribology Division has decreed that all quantities in technical papers published in the Journal of Tribology be given in SI units. U.S. customary units may be provided in parentheses or in a supplementary table.
The elements of the paper are listed
below in the order in which they should appear:
Title - The title of the paper should be concise and definitive,
with key words appropriate for retrieval purposes.
Authors Names and Affiliations
Abstract
Nomenclature
Body of Paper (text)
Equations
Figures
Tables
Acknowledgements - Acknowledgements may be made to individuals
or institutions not mentioned elsewhere in the paper who have
made an important contribution.
References