Submission of Manuscripts to
SOCIOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS

Sociological Viewpoints is the peer reviewed journal of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society. It is normally published once a year, usually in October. Periodically there have been special editions of the journal published as a part of a conference proceeding.

Subscription to the journal is included in the annual membership dues of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society. Individual copies and institutional copies may be purchased by contacting the editor.

Manuscripts on all facets of sociology are accepted for review. This includes theoretical based papers as well as those addressing applied sociology. Manuscripts from related disciplines (criminology, political science, social work, etc.) are also considered providing they have sociological content.

The following guidelines should be followed by all authors submitting manuscripts for publication consideration:

• Submit four (4) copies of the manuscript including an abstract of approximately 150 words. In addition to hard copies, the manuscript should be on disk and submitted in Word (.doc) and RTF format.
• Manuscripts must be typed and not exceed 20 double spaced pages of text. The 20 page limit does not include title page, bibliography, or other front and end matter. Twelve point type in a popular font, such as Times New Roman should be used.
• Citations and bibliography should conform to the style adopted by the American Sociological Association. The ASA style format is included at the conclusion of the guidelines.
• The manuscript should include a title page that is absent of any identification of the author(s) for the purpose of review. There must not be any mention of the author or authors in the headings or any other part of the manuscript.
• A letter must accompany the manuscript that includes the name(s) of the author(s), a contact person who will be responsible for editing changes, an institutional address or affiliation, telephone number, and e-mail address. This will facilitate contacting the author(s) before, during, and following the peer review process.
• Tables, charts, and figures must be camera ready and no larger than in a 4.5 x 7 inch format. Tables, charts, and figures should only be submitted if they enhance the manuscript. Large tables cannot be used if the numerals become unreasonably small or difficult to include in the text.
• Upon publication, the Pennsylvania Sociological Society owns publications rights to the manuscript, but authors retain rights to use their articles and reviews for future publications which they may author or edit.
• Nonmembers of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society must provide a $10 review fee at the time their manuscript is submitted, payable to the Pennsylvania Sociological Society.
• All manuscripts must be sent via a common carrier, such as the U. S. Postal System, Fed-Ex, UPS, or hand delivered. Manuscripts will not be accepted by e-mail, fax, or other means.

Completed manuscripts that meet these criteria should be mailed to the editor of Sociological Viewpoints at the following address:

Dr. Anthony W. Zumpetta
Editor, Sociological Viewpoints
Department of Anthropology & Sociology
West Chester University of PA
West Chester, 19383-2106

Inquiries regarding the journal, submission of manuscripts, and general questions can be directed to the editor at azumpetta@wcupa.edu

Revised March 2007

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