VIRGINIA POLICY REVIEW
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Submission Guidelines


Thank you for your interest in the Virginia Policy Review! Submissions for the 2022-2023 issue are due on January 20, 2023, and can be submitted below.

This year's journal theme is "Democracy, Diversity, and Division: Policy of the People, By the People."
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Research Article: These articles are typically longer and reflect some kind of research in a particular policy area of interest. This can include an empirical analysis of a government program or a case study of some kind. These articles can take a position, make recommendations, or suggest specific improvements to a particular program or policy. Length may vary, but they must be no longer than 7000 words. Please also include an abstract no longer than 250 words and a short biography on each author no longer than 100 words.

Commentary/Op-ed: These entries are generally shorter and are intended to reflect different perspectives on a particular issue. These articles should take a position on a particular topic and must be no longer than 2000 words. Please include a short biography no longer than 100 words on each author.

Citations: All citations must follow the APA Citation Style. Please use in-text, parenthetical citations with a reference list at the end. For help, see the manual’s quick guide or the APA section of Purdue OWL.

Style:
  • A Microsoft Word document is preferred.
  • Use Times New Roman font in 12pt.
  • Double-space your submission.
Journal Submission Form

ADDRESS

Virginia Policy Review
235 McCormick Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22904

EMAIL

​virginiapolicyreview@gmail.com

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