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California Sociology Forum student journal is accepting unpublished submissions through our Google Form below!!
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DISCLAIMER: All original work published in CSF cannot be republished in academic journals due academic plagiarism rules; if using information from a published piece in a future work, even if it was your own authorship, it must be presented in a cited format and placed under the References.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Attention Sociology majors, Sociology minors, and students who have taken a Sociology listed course or have worked with Sociology professors at Cal State LA: We invite you to submit your original work to the California Sociology Forum (CSF).
To ensure that your submission aligns with the expectations, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
Sociological Relevance: Your piece should offer a sociological perspective that systematically analyzes social behavior through critical thinking. The focus should be on understanding and interpreting social phenomena, patterns, and dynamics.
Original Contribution: We encourage submissions that introduce new insights or perspectives to contemporary sociological discussions. To stand out, ensure that your work moves beyond regurgitating established ideas and contributes fresh analysis or viewpoints.
Critical Analysis: Submissions should reflect rigorous thought and a deep engagement with sociological theory and methods. Provide evidence-based arguments and demonstrate a clear understanding of sociological concepts.
By adhering to these guidelines, your work will be better positioned to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the ongoing sociological discourse.
Additional Resources:
CSF Abstract & Statement of Sociological Relevance
CSF FAQ’s: About Submissions, After Submissions, & Student Editorial Board
DEFINITIONS OF SUBMISSION TYPES
TYPES OF RESEARCH PAPERS
IMPORTANT: IRB approval is required for any research using human subjects
Term papers: Includes undergraduate and graduate courses.
Theses, Portfolio Paper: Written under B.A. Honors courses and/or the M.A. graduate program.
Pilot Study: Consists of doing a research method with a small sample size as a trial run to evaluate validity.
Theoretical Works: Original theory expounding on sociological research problems.
Literature Reviews: Needs to have meta-analysis of relevant sociological topic(s).
Essays: Argumentative paper consisting of introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
TYPES OF CREATIVE WORKS
REQUIRED: An Abstract or Short Summary that provides context for the editorial peer review board, highlighting the sociological relevance of your work.
Poetry: Poems need to have an analysis of sociological theory.
Original Visual Art: Original video content, paintings, drawings, etc. created by the student.
Zines: Original mini-comics, graphic novels, etc. by the student.
Op-Eds: Opinion pieces where the student speaks from their perspective and input on the topic.
TYPES OF MEDIA REVIEWS
Books, films, tv shows, video games, music, galleries, or exhibitions, etc. reviewed with original analysis by the student using the following structure:
Introduction
Summary of Argument: Thesis Statement
Credit: About the Author(s)/Director(s)/Creator(s)
Summary of Contents: Description of Work, Sociological Relevance
Evaluative Statements: Strengths and/or Weaknesses
Conclusion and Recommendations
Media Review Requirements:
- 600-1,200 words
- Full Title by Creator(s) Name; Example:
Film Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
- After the written review, list the ASA Citation of the Media, with hanging line. Example:
REFERENCES
Kwan, Daniel and Daniel Scheinert. 2022. Everything Everywhere All At Once. New York, NY: IAC Films. Los
Angeles, CA: Gozie AGBO; Year of the Rat; Ley Line Entertainment.
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