Venues for Undergraduate Publication
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Opportunities at Vanderbilt
Art Art Zine
Art Art Zine is a Vanderbilt-sponsored online publication dedicated to featuring articles about contemporary art and society in the South. With vast definitions of “art” and “art worlds,” Art Art Zine is dedicated to providing a forum for original and timely discussion of contemporary art in the South, while promoting more experimental writing and creating a space for discussion of a wide array of media, including new media and time-based arts.
Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Journal
An official journal of Vanderbilt University’s Office of the Provost, the Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Journal is dedicated to the publication of outstanding scholarship by all undergraduates in every academic discipline. Led by the Faculty Advisory Board, the Journal conforms to the highest standards of scholastic integrity in a blind, peer review process conducted by distinguished students in the undergraduate, professional, and graduate schools.
The Editorial Board welcomes submissions from current and former undergraduate students or collaborative teams, particularly those who are engaged in departmental honors work, independent study, research assistance, or a competitive summer fellowship. Prospective contributors may contact the Editor and Associate Editors with specific questions about general publication standards and the peer review process.
Opportunities Elsewhere
Aporia
Aporia accepts submissions from students at any college or university. Issues tend to center on a common theme that varies from publication to publication, but thoughtful submissions on any philosophical topic are welcome.
Aporia, in one way or another, has been active on Dartmouth College campus since the 1970's. It started out predominantly as a showcase journal for the very best among student philosophy papers at Dartmouth. In 2001, the journal began to host weekly discussion philosophy lunches called "Tabula-Rasa." That discussion group has since developed its own leadership and is now a separate, but closely related, organization.
In 2005, students decided to experiment with expanding the journal. They upgraded the format in which the journal was published from in-house production to contracted professional printing, and published three issues in that year. The following year submissions were opened to colleges and universities across the nation; Aporia is now in the process of establishing itself as a premier showcase of undergraduate philosophy.
History Matters
History Matters is an online journal, refereed by students and their faculty advisors.
The Michigan Journal of Political Science
The Michigan Journal of Political Science accepts submissions from undergraduate students attending accredited universities worldwide. (The Journal does accept submissions from graduate students; however, these papers must have been written as an undergraduate). The Journal publishes high-quality submissions in the disciplines of Political Science, History, and/or Political Economy, including those focusing on statistical analysis. Articles of all viewpoints are welcomed and evaluated based upon academic merit.
While the Editorial Board carefully considers the content in each submitted article, authors remain solely responsible for the accuracy of the facts presented. Submissions must be the original work of the author and sent from the author's originating mail server. The opinions expressed in any given article do not necessarily reflect those of the Editorial Board of the Michigan Journal of Political Science.
The Oswald Review
The Oswald Review is a refereed undergraduate journal of criticism and research. Published annually, it accepts submission in the field of English from undergraduates. A faculty member's endorsement is required.
The Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review
The purpose of the Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review is to advance innovative undergraduate scholarship. The PUR aims to bring research to the forefront of undergraduate awareness. By presenting provocative ideas, the PUR catalyzes further intellectual innovations and pursuits, thereby energizing the academic community.
To accomplish these goals, the PUR showcases the best available undergraduate research. This is achieved by publishing indiscriminately with regards to location and discipline; the PUR is a multidisciplinary journal that accepts papers from around the world. In turn, hardcopies of the journal are distributed nation-wide, and the published papers are available via the journal’s website.
Young Scholars in Writing
Young Scholars in Writing: Undergraduate Research in Writing and Rhetoric is a refereed journal dedicated to publishing research articles written by undergraduates in a wide variety of disciplines associated with rhetoric and writing. It is guided by these central beliefs: (1) that research can and should be a crucial component of rhetorical education and (2) that undergraduates engaged in research about writing and rhetoric should have opportunities to share their work with a broader audience of students, scholars, and teachers through national publication. Young Scholars in Writing is intended to be a resource for students engaged in undergraduate research and for scholars who are interested in new advances or theories relating to language, composition, rhetoric, and related fields.
Young Scholars in Writing is funded by Pennsylvania State University, Berks-Lehigh Valley College.