Call for Papers

Innovations is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal committed to publishing the finest student work in the field of political science. The Editorial Board is seeking contributions from graduate students for the next issue, which will be e-published in Winter, 2007.

Submission Guidelines:
All submissions should be unpublished manuscripts or book reviews that address relevant topics in any of the sub-fields of political science:
o Canadian / American Politics
o Comparative Politics
o International Politics
o Public Policy
o Area Studies
o Political Thought
o Political Economy

Manuscripts should be between 4,000 and 5,000 words, and must include a cover page, abstract, and complete citations formatted in Chicago style. Manuscripts should be submitted double-spaced with 1” margins and typed in 12-point font. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words. The cover page should include all author contact information. Please do not include author information in any part of the manuscript, except the cover page. Authors should submit three (3) copies of each manuscript and an electronic copy in Microsoft Word format. Book reviews should follow the same basic formatting as the manuscripts but be between 800 and 1,200 words in length.

The deadline for submission is November 30, 2006.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this exciting opportunity, please email your manuscript or book review to innovate@ucalgary.ca or mail your submission to:
Innovations: A Journal of Politics
c/o Scott Fitzsimmons
Social Sciences Building Room 756
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 1N4

For any additional information, please contact Scott Fitzsimmons and Alex McDougall (innovate@ucalgary) the Editors of Innovations for 2006-2007.