ABSTRACT
Most journals have migrated to an online submission in which the software will guide a user through the process quite seamlessly. Manuscript submission requirements can usually be found on the journal's website. There is generally an "instructions for authors" tab or link, or something similar. It's very important to read this carefully, as many journals have their own bizarre idiosyncrasies that have to be followed before the editor will send the manuscript out for review. The cover letter is a general letter to the editor that includes a few standard sentences to explain what the manuscript is, how ethically the research have been done, and to ensure whether the manuscript should not be submitted somewhere else simultaneously. The title and abstract just need to be pasted from the manuscript. However, remember that journals often limit the length of both title and abstract, and the software will check their length to make sure it conforms to their specifications.
