What are the proper components of a query letter? (Select all that apply.)
a. Suggestions for further research
b. A description of the research problem
c. The sample demographics
d. Discussion of one or more of the major findings
e. Academic or professional titles held by the letter writer
f. Details of the study methodology
g. The meaning of the study findings
ANS: B, D, E, G
A query letter is developed to determine an editor's interest in reviewing a manuscript for publication. A query letter should be no more than one page and usually includes the abstract, as well as the researcher's qualifications for writing the article.
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