Manuscript
2,000–4,500 words (essays) or up to 12 pages (research). Use APA, MLA, or Chicago style.
We welcome research papers, critical essays, policy memos, creative scholarship, and multimedia storytelling from high school and undergraduate contributors worldwide. Every submission receives two rounds of peer review paired with mentor feedback.
Deadline for Summer 2025 issue: June 2, 2025
Email your manuscript and abstract to submissions@thestudentopinion.org.
2,000–4,500 words (essays) or up to 12 pages (research). Use APA, MLA, or Chicago style.
150-word summary with keywords, methodology snapshot, and why the topic matters now.
Optional: data visualizations, artwork, audio clips, or lesson plans to accompany your piece.
| Phase | Dates | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch & intent form | Apr 8 – May 10 | Submit short idea summary, receive pairing with mentor/editor. |
| Manuscript submission | By Jun 2 | Upload manuscript, abstract, and media assets. |
| Peer review | Jun 3 – Jul 5 | Two blind reviews + mentor feedback, revision roadmap. |
| Publication | Jul 22 | Issue launch, audio edition recording, classroom kit. |
Any student ages 14–22. Joint submissions and campus lab teams welcome.
No, but we encourage looping in a mentor to help with data ethics and permissions.
You keep ownership. We publish under CC BY-NC-SA and provide DOI registration.
We accept revised conference papers or blog essays if you hold rights to republish.
Submission template (Google Docs + LaTeX), rubric, and peer review guide.
Toolkit (ZIP)