University of Western Ontario’s Journal: NeoAmericanist

The great thing about most of the journals that publish exclusively undergraduate scholarship is that they are largely operated by undergraduates; although usually with some faculty help for peer-reviewing. As I have been building the catalogue with journals, publishing schedules, manuscript guidelines etc. it has become increasingly apparent that most of the journals are hosted [...]

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openDemocracy as a tool for research and publishing

I’ve been using openDemocracy for a few years now for research on just about anything that has happened recently on our blue planet. The articles are quick, critical, insightful, and very light ; or “accessible” as they term it. It was founded in 2001 (before 9/11) by a group of writers who believe that there [...]

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University of Texas creates class to manage undergrad journal

For the first time this spring, the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Liberal Arts offered a course that is designed for students who are running the school’s undergraduate journal, Sociological Insight. The course is designed to teach methods of peer-reviewing; the process of manuscript reviewing and editorial decision-making; and directly applying this knowledge [...]

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Past Successes of the International Studies Symposium

The annual symposium organised by a group of students in the International Studies programme, with the  auspicious help of Professor Mazzeo is probably the best opportunity that undergraduates students at York  have to engage in original research. During the summer, the students travel to their country of choice and  collect data on their research subject. [...]

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