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F. The Summary tab

Once you've clicked on the title of an unassigned manuscript, you'll arrive at the Summary tab for this particular manuscript.

1. Notice before moving forward that the editorial workflow steps from the diagram in slide D. are represented as numbered 'tabs' near the top of the page. It is possible to move between steps by clicking on these tabs, but in general it's best to work your way through the steps sequentially.
2. The editor should now vet this manuscript to see if it is appropriate for this journal. Download the Original file if you'd like to take a quick look at the submitted manuscript.
3. You may also want to download the supplemental files (if any were provided).
4. Review the Cover Letter (if the author provided one).
5. Review the metadata the author provided. If necessary, use the Edit Metadata link to make any changes.
6. 

If this submission is not appropriate for the journal: use the Reject and Archive Submission link to reject this article. You will be given an opportunity to send a rejection letter to the submitter.
7. 

If this submission is appropriate for the journal: verify that the article is assigned to the correct journal section. (Journal Managers can configure journal sections by going to Configure Journal > Journal Sections.)
8. Assign this article to at least one Editor or Section Editor. You can also quickly assign the article to yourself if you'd like.


9. Once you've assigned at least one Editor or Section Editor, the article will now move to the In Review queue. Click on the Review tab before moving to slide G.

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