Question 1

Am I eligible to submit my work?

Accepted Answer

To submit, you must be aged 14-19 and currently enrolled at a secondary education institution. If you have recently completed secondary school and have not yet enrolled in university, you are eligible to apply.

Question 2

Can I submit an article for more than one topic?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As long as your articles fulfill the criteria, you can make multiple entries.

Question 3

Can the article be previously published?

Accepted Answer

Provided that your work is original, published work is accepted. Please provide a reference for the date and media of the publication.

Question 4

How can I send my submission?

Accepted Answer

See the “Submit an Article” page. Submissions sent by email are not accepted.

Question 5

Can I submit an article with multiple authors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can submit articles with multiple authors. Any outside assistance or group work must be stated at the beginning or end of the entry.

Question 6

What are the criteria for submission?

Accepted Answer

Articles must be in English and at least 400 words but not exceed 1,200 words. Word count includes footnotes, titles, headers, footers, and in-text citations; but not reference lists.

References should be clearly documented with in-text citations and references list in APA or MLA style.

Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Your article must be your own words unless quotations are explicitly noted. If plagiarism is suspected, the article will be examined.

Question 7

What are the composition rules?

Accepted Answer

Submissions should be in Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format, and 12-point Times New Roman, with 1" margins.

All images should be high quality (1200 dpi for line art, 600 dpi for grayscale and 300 dpi for color, at the correct size. Preferred formats include: PS, JPEG, PNG, or in Word (Docx).

All work must be original to the author.

For digital indexing, include 4-6 keywords.

Only standardized abbreviations and symbols are acceptable to be used. If other abbreviations are employed, they should be defined when they first appear in the text.

Question 8

What are the points I should keep in mind to stand my article out?

Accepted Answer

Aim to address a topic holistically from a balanced perspective.

Have a clear organization of your thoughts. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the big picture and fundamental concepts by not being too focused on details.

Submissions should be well-researched, well-informed, and formal in style and prose. Evidence is crucial.

Avoid sweeping and ostentatious overstatements.

Do not feel obligated to use technical language. We are looking for ideas, not jargon.

References that are more than ten years old are likely to have outdated ideas. Be sure to use up-to-date resources.

Using many quotes may lead us to think you did not grasp the topic. Come up with your own questioning and reflection on the topic.

Question 9

Will there be any charges involved?

Accepted Answer

We are working towards accessible research education and representation for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. No-charge tutoring, submission, workshops, and all other services are part of our manifesto to overcome inequalities and promote transparency.

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