Submission Guidelines 

The Academic Journal invites submissions of academic papers related to our menu  categories from September 1 – May 7 (preferably by mid-month). Email submissions to Deborah@AmericanDiversityReport.com

STYLE

• FONT: 12pt New Times Roman
• SPACING: double-spacing
• AUTHOR:  Name of author, preferably with first names spelled out;
• ABSTRACT: Abstract (up to one page) plus a short list of key words
• FORMAT: Microsoft Word
• SUBTITLES: Center the subtitles
• CITATIONS:  Place the citation reference in parentheses in the text rather than in footnotes – include citation references in the Bibliography.
• GRAPHICS: Tables and charts must be formatted as JPEG 300-800 dpi and placed at end of document when emailed (no art work or photos)
• PARAGRAPHS: Use extra spacing between paragraphs, not indentation
• PAGE NUMBERS:  placed at bottom of each page
• BIO:  Up to 100 words. Include affiliation(s) of author, Title and  relevant background. (Longer bios will be edited)
• WORD COUNT:  3,000 – 9,000 words (not including Bibliography or Bio)