What type of papers are requested?

The Duke Journal of Public Affairs seeks to publish papers relating to public affairs, broadly defined. This means that papers written in relation to politics, ethics, economics, social policy, philosophy and government. We accept dissertations, theses, term papers, and opinion pieces. We also encourage students to use an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing a topic, which often yields interesting and novel papers.

What should I submit with my paper?

Please attach a picture of yourself and a 150 word biography with your submission.

What is the maximum length?

We do not strictly enforce a page limit, though we strongly suggest authors to use space wisely. We believe that 50 pages, double spaced, would be the maximum length, yet we do not encourage authors to shrink their papers at the risk of undermining the value of their work.

Will the Journal be available electronically or by hard-copy?

The journal will be available both electronically and as a hard-copy. All authors whose papers are selected may elect to receive a complementary copy of the Journal. Hard-copies of the journal will be distributed on campus.

When will authors hear the final decision on their papers?

We expect to notify authors by the end of January, and expect to have a print out by February 2009.

What if I cannot meet the October 24th submission deadline?

We accept papers on a rolling basis. However, we strongly encourage authors to submit early (i.e. before the deadline) to ensure that your paper gets all the attention it deserves during the review process.

How can I join the Editorial Board?

You must be an undergraduate student enrolled at Duke to become a board member. Email dukejournal@duke.edu for more information.