Find out more about the type of articles we accept, and read instructions and guidelines for how to submit for publication.<\/p>\n
If you choose to submit a research article to the\u00a0Bath Student Journal of Society and Social Change<\/a>, it should:<\/p>\n Your submission can be a revised version of work undertaken at the University of Bath, or it can examine a social issue beyond the scope of your course\u2019s curriculum. For example, the following types of assignments could be revised and submitted as an article:<\/p>\n Please note: You should not submit revised coursework to the journal before it has been assessed as part of your course.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have any questions about the type of work you can submit, or want to discuss any potential ideas, please contact us via email\u00a0studentjournal@bath.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n We accept three types of article:<\/p>\n Each has different requirements, so please read the relevant description carefully before submitting.<\/p>\n A research article should address a research problem identified by the author. Within the journal, any article that is method-led and has a structured methodology is considered a research article. We particularly welcome articles that address structural issues, problems, inequalities, and injustices in society.<\/p>\n Research articles can be theoretical or empirical in nature. Examples include literature reviews with a structured methodology, or articles presenting qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods findings.<\/p>\n All research articles with a structured methodology will generally require ethical approval, even where no new data is collected. Please contact the editorial board at<\/p>\n studentjournal@bath.ac.uk<\/a> for advice before conducting any research with a structured methodology outside of your coursework.<\/p>\n Submitting authors must follow the relevant ethical processes and regulations of their university department.<\/p>\n Research articles should be between 3,000 and 6,000 words (including footnotes and references) and should follow this structure:<\/p>\n An analytical essay should provide a theoretically informed critical synthesis of existing research, but should not be a formally designed empirical study. Key characteristics of an analytical essay:<\/p>\n Analytical essays should be between 2,000 and 5,000 words (including footnotes and references). There is no prescribed structure.<\/p>\n An opinion article should address a contemporary issue in the social sciences or the social world more broadly. These pieces are typically short and present a clearly defined argument in a strong, focused, and accessible voice aimed at a general audience. Although less formal in structure, an opinion article must still be grounded in evidence such as facts, citations, data, or personal observation.<\/p>\n Opinion articles should be between 600 and 850 words (including footnotes and references). There is no prescribed structure.<\/p>\n All submissions should be formatted as follows:<\/p>\n All submissions must include a title page as the first page. This should include:<\/p>\n Authors should be undergraduate or master\u2019s students at the University of Bath. Articles may be submitted by a single author or by a group of authors. All individuals listed as authors should have made a significant contribution to the article, such as through its design, data collection and analysis, or drafting and approval of the final version.<\/p>\n PhD students at the University of Bath may be invited to submit articles on invitation or for a particular special issue (e.g., advice articles). Given that the journal aims to publish student work, staff should not be listed as authors but may be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section where appropriate (for example, to recognise the contribution of a supervisor).<\/p>\n We use the Harvard (Bath) reference style. For further information and support, see: https:\/\/library.bath.ac.uk\/referencing\/harvard-bath<\/a><\/p>\n We aim to adhere to a high standard of ethics. Submitting authors must follow the relevant ethical processes and regulations of their university department. For guidance on whether your submission requires ethical approval, see the article type descriptions above or contact the editorial board.<\/p>\n Authors may wish to acknowledge individuals who do not meet the journal\u2019s criteria for authorship, such as fellow students who supported the work or university staff who supervised it. Where no acknowledgements are necessary, include the statement: \u201cNo acknowledgements.\u201d<\/p>\n Authors should declare any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest. Where none exist, include the statement: \u201cThe author(s) declare no conflicts of interest.\u201d<\/p>\n Before submitting, ensure your article includes:<\/p>\n If you have any questions about what you can submit, or would like to discuss a potential idea, please contact us at studentjournal@bath.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can submit an article for publication at any time. To submit:<\/p>\n Find out more about the type of articles we accept, and read instructions and guidelines for how to submit for publication. 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Article types<\/h3>\n
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Research article<\/h4>\n
Important: ethical approval<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Analytical essay<\/h4>\n
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Opinion article<\/h4>\n
Preparing your paper<\/h3>\n
Formatting<\/h4>\n
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Title page<\/h4>\n
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Authorship<\/h4>\n
References<\/h4>\n
Ethics<\/h4>\n
Acknowledgements<\/h4>\n
Conflicts of interest<\/h4>\n
Submission checklist<\/h3>\n
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How to submit<\/h2>\n
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