For the Journal

• • Note: length does not include graphs, charts, figures, or exhibits which may be submitted as Appendices

  • Document Format: MS Word document, Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced with APA style referencing

  • Professional pieces should reflect the highest level of analysis displayed by graduate students as they address key policy issues facing our local, national, or global environment.  

  • The questions and answers explored in these pieces should have diverse perspectives and fit within one or more of the following area(s):

    • • Economic, Community and International Development

      • Governance, Management & Politics

      • Global and International Issues

      • Social Policy

      • Environment, Science and Technology

      • Urban and Regional Planning

      • Human Rights

      • Gender and Public Policy

Additional Resources

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• • Document Format: MS Word document, Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced with APA style referencing

  • Professional pieces should reflect the highest level of analysis displayed by graduate students as they address key policy issues facing our local, national, or global environment.  

  • The questions and answers explored in these pieces should have diverse perspectives and fit within one or more of the following area(s):

    • • Economic, Community and International Development

      • Governance, Management & Politics

      • Global and International Issues

      • Social Policy

      • Environment, Science and Technology

      • Urban and Regional Planning

      • Human Rights

      • Gender and Public Policy

Additional Resources

Archive Examples

• • Document Format: MS Word document, Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced with APA style referencing

  • Submissions must analyze current public affairs issues at the local, national, or global level

  • Facts and figures require proper sources (academic or non-academic are allowed)

  • Submissions that reflect the authors’ views are welcomed and encouraged, but please make clear the difference between personal opinion and analysis - libel will not be tolerated

Additional Resources

• Op-Ed Writing: The Basics — The OpEd Project 

• How to Write a Political Essay, With 5 Tips, With Examples | Grammarly 

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• • Document Format: MS Word document, Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced with APA style referencing

  • Books must be nonfiction and relate to current policy issues facing our local and global communities.  Overall, this book should act as a tool to expand policy decisions. 

Additional Resources

• Book Reviews - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University 

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• • HPAR encourages multimedia and other forms of submissions even if they don't fit into one of the preceding categories.

  • Examples of open submissions include: Photo journalism, political cartoons, critical art analysis, data visualization,  or other types of academic communication.

  • If you feel your submission does not fit into one of these categories please still submit your piece and HPAR is committed to working with authors to find a good place for publication, whether on the blog or the annual journal.

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