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gcb-cover-letter
Use when writing the cover letter for a Global Change Biology (GCB) submission. The letter must convince the editor, in a paragraph or two, that the paper shows a mechanistic global-change advance of broad relevance that fits GCB's scope and article type. Structures the letter; it does not overstate the findings.
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# Cover Letter (gcb-cover-letter)
The cover letter is the editor's first filter at a high-desk-rejection journal. In a short letter it
must establish **scope fit**, the **global-change mechanism and advance**, and **broad relevance** —
enough for the editor to send it out rather than desk-reject. Keep it honest; reviewers will check.
## When to trigger
- Drafting or revising the cover letter for a new submission
- Stating why the paper fits GCB rather than a regional or conservation journal
- Declaring article type, novelty, and any required statements
## What the letter must do
