Michigan Journal of Political Science

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[edit] About MJPS

The Michigan Journal of Political Science (MJPS) is one of the premier undergraduate political science journals in the country. It has been recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, among the top 50 political science journals worldwide. The Journal is published biannually and has been in existence for over twenty-five years. Articles appearing in the Michigan Journal of Political Science are annotated and indexed in Historical Abstracts, America: History and Life, and International Political Science Abstracts.

[edit] Submissions

The Michigan Journal of Political Science accepts submissions from students attending accredited universities worldwide, 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. Submission Style Guidelines

We ask that you follow the guidelines outlined below to professionalize your article within reasonable length and stylistic requirements:
Length: All articles, before publication, should be at least 15 pages, but under 40 pages, double-spaced. MJPS understands that many research papers and senior thesis papers initially will not meet this standard. Exceptional papers may be accepted in spite of failing to meet the page limits.
Format: The Journal requires Modern Language Association (MLA) stylistic guidelines in its submissions. This denotes 12 point font, double-spaced, MS Word submissions. Graphs must be submitted electronically as part of the Word document, photocopies and separate documents will not be accepted.
Citations: Following the citation format of the American Political Science Review, MJPS recommends the use of in-text citations. This must include year, and author if not already mentioned within the text. Page numbers are required for direct quotations. Footnotes may be used for pertinent comments.
Content: Papers will be evaluated based upon methodology, originality of argument and novelty of research. The use of statistical analysis is encouraged but not required. Prospective authors are encouraged to consult the journals Foreign Affairs and the American Political Science Review for models upon which to pattern their submissions.