WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Department of Philosophy & Religion

Student Publication & Presentation Opportunities
( version: April 2008 )

The following are potential resources for Philosophy students & Religious Studies students interested in trying to publish or present their work. For more information, or for help in preparing a submission, contact the journals themselves, the professor/s for whom you produced your work, or the department's Student Publications Coordinator, Dr. M. J. Seidler (CH 321, 745-5756, michael.seidler@wku.edu).

Updates, additions, and corrections are reflected in the document as they are received, or perceived. Newer presentation opportunities (with later deadlines) are at the top of that list; some older items are retained for informational purposes only. If you are interested in a particular journal or conference, contact the persons indicated for current dates and requirements. Input is always welcome.

              CONTENTS:

I. On-Campus Publishing & Conference Opportunities
            II.   Off-Campus Publishing Opportunities
           III.  Off-Campus Student Conferences
           IV.   Essay Contests (etc.)
            V.    Other Announcement Sites

I. On-Campus Publishing & Presentation Opportunities

The Student Honors Research Bulletin

The Student Honors Research Bulletin, published each year, contains outstanding research papers and honors theses. The Bulletin is intended to represent Western's best student research and to inspire other students to strive for excellence in their scholarship and writing. Each honors student may receive a copy. The Bulletin includes papers nominated by faculty from across campus and selected by the co-editors. The following policies govern the selection of papers. Priority is given to papers which provide models of serious and sustained  scholarship. Papers that are shorter than 15 pages must be unusually good to be considered. The student, with the aid of the faculty member nominating a paper, must carefully edit the paper for good grammar and writing style. All papers must be submitted on paper and on disk in Microsoft Word or in a word processing program which can be converted to Microsoft Word. However, papers are reviewed prior to receiving a disk copy if the student agrees to type the paper on disk as soon as the paper has been accepted for publication and the faculty member agrees to edit the disk copy quickly.  For more information, contact the Honors Program at 270-745-2081 or honors@wku.edu. <top>

Zephyrus

Western's annual student literary publication.  The goal of Zephyrus is to publish the best material we receive with an eye towards including as many new writers as possible.  Submissions are judged anonymously by a student editorial board.  Notification of all publication decisions will be mailed approximately six weeks after the submission deadline.  In recent years, 7 - 10% of the submissions have been published.  For more information, go to : http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/AHSS/English/pub/zsubmit.htm. <top>

WKU Student Research Conference

Held annually each spring.  Any science, humanities, educational, business, or community college project is welcome. Abstracts are usually due early in the year and should include: title, name, grad or undergrad status, faculty sponsor name, dept. of faculty sponsor, abstract text (250 word maximum). Also indicate preference for oral or poster presentation, and whether the presentation will be entered in the "best paper" competition. Direct questions about any part of the event to bruce.kessler@wku.edu at 745-4449 or larry.snyder@wku.edu at 745-2344. The conference is a collaborative effort by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Gordon Ford College of Business, the Potter College of Arts and Letters, the Ogden College of Science and Engineering, the Honors Program, the local chapter of Sigma Xi, the Office of Research and Economic Development, and the Provost's Office through a Provost's Initiatives for Excellence grant. More details at http://www.wku.edu/~bruce.kessler/student_research.html. <top>

II. Off-Campus Publishing Opportunities
( also  see U. Edinburgh & Earlham College )

Agora: An Online Undergraduate Journal of Humanities 

Currently accepting submissions for summer issue.  Deadline: March 31, 2002.  In order to be considered for publication, all papers must have been written while authors were undergraduates.  Printed papers will pertain to the humanities, which include but are not limited to cultural anthropology, fine arts, history, linguistic studies, literature, and philosophy.  Agora is a fully refereed journal, and all papers submitted will be read and reviewed by scholars in the field.  The publication is sponsored by the Center for Humanities Research, and it is also supported by the College of Liberal Arts , the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs, and the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships.  For more information about submission and format guidelines, please visit Agora's website at http://www.tamu.edu/chr/agora, or contact Amy Lepine, editor-in-chief, at agora_editor@hotmail.com , or 979-696-8264. <top>

Aporia: A Student Journal of Philosophy

Aporia is an undergraduate journal of philosophy at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Aporia is published twice yearly: an online edition in the fall, and a print edition in the spring. The staff of Aporia consists of philosophy students at Brigham Young University. Aporia is published twice each year, in the fall and in the spring. The fall issue is exclusively online; the spring issue appears in print. The deadline for submissions for the fall issue is usually in September and for the spring issue in late January or early February.  Address: Aporia, 4086 JFSB, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602. Email: aporia@byu.edu. Website: http://aporia.byu.edu/site.php?id=current. Aporia is available free of charge as an Open Access journal on the Internet. <top>

AURORA : The Graduate Journal of Philosophy

The Graduate Center , City University of New York .  Aurora invites graduate students to submit papers in any area of philosophy for publication. The length of the  submissions should range between 4000 and 6000 words . The deadline for the first volume (Sept. 2006) is May 15, 2006. The aim of the journal is to publish quality papers by philosophers starting their career. Hence submissions should both be clearly written and present and maintain a defined thesis. Papers submitted will be reviewed by faculty members of the Graduate Center .  Submissions should start with a 150-word abstract and a set of keyword describing the topic(s) of the paper. Submissions should be prepared for blind review: please ensure that there are no self-identifying references in the text. Submissions should be accompanied by a separate file containing the title of the paper, the name of the author and email address. Either .doc or .rtf files will be accepted. Please make all citations in-text and limit the number of footnotes. For more information, you can visit the new website for Aurora : http://aurora.gc.cuny.edu.  All submissions should be done online, following the instructions to be found at the  website. <top>

Auslegung: A Journal of Philosophy

(two issues per year, circulation: 200). Purpose: to provide a forum for the expression of any and all philosophical perspectives. Primarily interested in publishing the work of new PhDs and students pursuing the PhD degree, but all papers are considered. Sponsor: Graduate Association of Students in Philosophy, University of Kansas . Submissions to: Editor, Auslegung, Department of Philosophy, University of Kansas , Lawrence KS 66045 -2145. Phone: 913/864-3976. <top>

British Journal of Undergraduate Philosophy

The BJUP is the English-speaking world's only national undergraduate philosophy journal. We publish the best papers from BUPS' conferences, but also accept high-quality essays by direct submission. Our non-profit status keeps the cost of subscription to our print version down, and all BUPS members receive the electronic version of the journal for free. New issues go out quarterly. Website: http://www.bups.org/pages/bjup.shtml. <top>

Canadian Undergraduate Journal of Cognitive Science 

An electronic journal published by the Cognitive Science Student Association at Simon Fraser University . Its aim is to provide a forum for students to share work among peers and to gain valuable experience in the process of getting an academic paper published. As a publication, CUJCS provides a unique reference for students, showcasing research by other undergraduate students, improving the contact and exchange of ideas between Canadian students and cognitive scientists alike, and illustrating interdiscplinary work. Although preference will be given to Canadian students, contributions from students elsewhere are strongly encouraged.  Journal topics include: artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, natural language processing, neuroscience, philosophy of mind / psychology / language, cognitive & biological psychology. It encourages submissions that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries.  Website: http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/journal.  E-mail: cogsci-journal@sfu.ca . Accepted papers will be published in full in electronic (PDF) format and be available free of charge at the following URL: http://www.sfu.ca/cognitive-science/journal. <top>

Common Sense : Intercollegiate Journal of Humanism and Free Thought 

CommonSense is produced four times a year by and for college students.  Articles are written by students across the country and examine issues of  politics, philosophy, religion, and culture from a humanist's perspective. All CommonSense staff members are volunteers, and the organization survives  on donations and the support of the Institute for Humanist Studies. If you are interested in helping with CommonSense, particularly in one of these ways (layout, writing, copy editing), please contact us.  Submission Guidelines at: http://www.cs-journal.org/submit.html . Past issues archived at: http://www.cs-journal.org/archive.html . Contact : publisher@csjournal.org.  Business, subscription and advertising queries: business@csjournal.org . Content and editorial queries: editor@csjournal.org .  <top>

Carleton University Student Journal of Philosophy

The Editors invite papers from both graduate and undergraduate students on topics related to any area of philosophy. For more information, send e-mail to: cusjped@carleton.ca. Further details about the CUSJP are on the website at: http://rideau.carleton.ca/philosophy/cusjp. <top>

COGITO: Journal of Philosophy.  A Peer Reviewed Student Publication

COGITO is a Journal that publishes philosophical articles, essays, and papers written by university students. The first issue was published in 1966.  Submissions due: July 31, 2005. The 2005 edition will be jointly produced by the UNSW Socratic Society (http://www.no-big-bang.com/socsoc/), the USYD Russellian Society (http://www.geocities.com/russellian_society/), and the Macquarie University Platonic Society  (http://au.geocities.com/platonicsociety/).  The editors will also reply to a suggested topic or a summary of an article not yet written. Submissions to the Journal should meet these basic conditions: an original work by a student at any level of university study, on a philosophical topic or of philosophical interest, between 2000-6500 words in length, submitted typed on paper, or preferably as an email file attachment,  having good spelling and punctuation.  Submit by email to: guida_nolasco@hotmail.com , or by surface mail to: Russellian Society, SOPHI Offices, L3 Main Quad (near MacLaurin Hall), University of Sydney. <top>

Connexions

an interdisciplinary journal for philosophers of mind and cognitive scientists. Its primary aim is to serve as a forum for graduate research students. However, the Editors welcome contributions and comments from anyone interested in this broad and exciting area. Unlike traditional journals Connexions is not a showcase for finished work but a forum for the discussion of work-in-progress. Readers can comment on journal articles by way of a mailing list, which can be subscribed to by mailing listproc@sheffield.ac.uk and including "subscribe connex-l your name" in the body of the message. Visit the journal website, or contact the editor, Keith Frankish. <top>

Corvus

Call for undergraduate papers Dalhousie University’s (Halifax, NS, Canada) undergraduate journal of philosophy, Corvus, is now accepting submissions for its next issue (Volume 2 due in April) to tadler@dal.ca by no later than February 28, 2007.  Please send papers which are no longer than 3500 words, and which are ready for blind review.  In the email body please provide a mailing address, phone number and a short academic biography of no more than 30 words. Submissions must be in English and the paper must be sent as an attached file in Microsoft Word or Pdf. file format. <top>

Cyberphilosophy Journal 

seeks to provide an electronic forum for students to exchange ideas, arguments and information related to the new field of cyberphilosophy. The aim of the journal is to foster and encourage discussion, research and exploration of the significant impact of the growth of educational, informational and recreational technology upon the modern world. Submissions in relevant areas including metaphysics (e.g., the nature of the online self, the development of virtual communities, technology versus nature), gender issues, artificial intelligence, computer ethics and socio-political philosophy (e.g., online democracy, universal access, creation of global village) are encouraged.  Authors retain copyright on their own work; however, the journal reserves the right to electonically disseminate these same works.  All authors are to acknowledge this agreement by placing the statement: "The author hereby  grants permission to the Cyberphilosophy Journal to electonically disseminate this work in the journal as well as by other electronic means" at the bottom of their accepted submission.  Contact:  jmclaughlin@cariboo.bc.ca. Website: http://www.cariboo.bc.ca/cpj.  <top>

Dear Habermas: a Journal of Postmodern and Critical Thought Devoted to Academic Discourse on Peace and Justice 

According to the website below, "the Dear Habermas community provides sociological and philosophical discussions of peace and justice, the privileging of subjectivity, forgiveness in the interest of good faith public discourse, intertextuality and our role in the creation of texts, and narrative. We need the forums. We need to write for an audience, for in writing and publishing we clarify the intertextual struggles to make our voices heard above the orderly mask of the "administered" academy.  The site serves as a journal on postmodern and critical thought, with special focus on Habermas, defender of whatever can be rescued from the broken illusions of the Enlightenment. Perspectives include race, class, gender, and both postmodern and critical theory analyses of institutional and interpersonal relationships.: Website: http://www.csudh.edu/dearhabermas . Contact: jeannecurran@habermas.org or takata@uwp.edu.  <top>

De Philosophia

is currently accepting submissions from graduate students for its upcoming thematic issue on: "Philosophers and the Truth through the Centuries and Traditions." Deadline: April 1, 1998. The De Philosophia prize will be awarded to the best submission. De Philosophia is a bilingual journal which aims to foster excellence in graduate student research as well as encourage dialogue among diverse philosophical traditions. Consequently, articles that do not satisfy the criteria of both the Continental and Anglo-American traditions (originality, argumentation, erudition, historical knowledge of subject) will not be considered. Authors should send 3 copies of manuscripts (typed, double spaced, not exceeding 9000 words, prepared for blind review) along with an abstract of no more than 150 words to: The Editor, De Philosophia, Department of Philosophy, University of Ottawa, 70 Laurier Ave. East, Arts Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5 (CANADA). For information (DO NOT send submissions as attachments): dephilo@uottawa.ca. <top>

The Dialectic

is an annually published undergraduate philosophy journal. It has been published since the early 1970s and will continue to be published, fmances permitting. Submissions may be written works, drawings, poems, or artwork relating to philosophy or of a philosophical nature. They may be of any length and may include clip-art, etc. The journal is run by student volunteers and paid for by UNH, although the author of a submitted work may be an undergraduate of any discipline in any college/university . The journal does not hold any rights for the works submitted, so that they may be submitted elsewhere as well. The journal is usually printed in March or early April, and an electronic version will be available on the www. Submissions either via e-mail to: the.dialectic@unh.edu, or via regular mail to: Editor, The Dialectic, Philosophy Department, Hamilton Smith Hall Room 27, University ofNew Hampshire, Durham NH 03824 . Please include an electronic form of the work (any standard DOS or Mac format is fme) as well as your name, address, phone number, etc. <top>

Dialogue

(semi-annual, circulation: 1300). purpose: publication of papers in all areas of philosophy by graduate or undergraduate students. Sponsor: Phi Sigma Tau. Manuscript info: papers and book reviews in all areas of philosophy are welcome. Address: Editor, Dr. Thomas L. Prendergast, Department of Philosophy, Marquette University , Milwaukee WI 53233-2289 . Phone: 414/288-5975. <top>

Discourse

The Discourse Editorial Staff is currently seeking submissions for the 2007 issue. The theme for this issue is contemporary issues in social and political philosophy. While well-written work dealing with the aforementioned topic is preferred, the Editorial Staff of Discourse remains open to the possibility of accepting work outside of the year's suggested theme. The Discourse Staff encourages not only essay submissions, but also poetry, short stories, plays, photography, etc.  DISCOURSE accepts original submissions from any person below A.B.D. level.  All submissions will be considered under double blind peer review.  Your name may not appear anywhere in the text.  Please include a cover page and
a short biography page. On the cover page, with the title, include the following: name, phone number, mailing address, e-mail address, university affiliation (if any), a brief (50 word max) biographical citation in the third person.  Submissions should not exceed 7,000 words or 20 double-spaced pages. All submissions must be cited in Chicago Style with footnotes.  All submissions must be e-mailed to: discourse@usfca.edu as a Word document or in Rich Text Format. You will be notified of the receipt of your submission within three business days; if you are not notified please email again.  Submissions must be received no later than January 30, 2007.  If you have any further questions please e-mail us at: discourse@usfca.edu. <top>

The Dualist: Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy 

a publication dedicated to recognizing valuable undergraduate contributions in philosophy and to providing a medium for undergraduate discourse on topics of philosophical interest.  Created by students at Stanford University in 1994, it features submissions from undergraduates around the world.  The journal is published each spring and is distributed to philosophy departments across the nation.  The Dualist accepts submissions every January and appears during the late summer. Archived copies of The Dualist are available online. The Dualist accepts papers on all topics of philosophical interest.  Essays written for classes, honors theses, and independent work are welcome.  Essays should be 10 to 30 pages in length.  Submit both a paper copy and a disk copy (preferably formatted in MS Word for Windows) along with author contact information on a separate sheet.  Do not include author information on the individual pages of the submitted paper.  The author of the top paper submitted for the Spring 2002 issue will receive a $100 award.  Authors of the other published papers receive $25 each. Submission deadline: February 1, 2002.  Address: The Dualist, Department of Philosophy, Stanford University , Stanford , California 94305-2155 .  Contact: dualist@turing.stanford.edu . Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/dualist.  <top>

EIDE: Transylvania University Online Journal of Philosophy

Submissions from those outside Transylvania University—student or non-student--are welcome.  Email submissions to: bburnett@transy.edu. Deadline for submissions: Mar. 4, 2005. Last year’s edition:  http://homepages.transy.edu/%7Ephilosophy/Eidemain.html. <top>

Eidos : The Philosophy Graduate Journal 

published by students at the University of Waterloo since 1978. From its inception Eidos has been devoted to providing a forum for academic discussion on philosophical themes to graduate students in Canada and abroad. Eidos is listed in the Philosopher's Index and has a subscription base  of individuals and institutions from Europe, Asia, South America and across North America .  Each issue of Eidos is devoted to a single theme or topic, toward which all articles and critical notices are directed. As well, two special sections provide information pertinent to graduate students interested in the field.  Although Eidos is edited and published by graduate students, for each issue the services of a guest editor are employed to ensure consistent quality. The guest editor is an expert in the field pertaining to the theme, and is primarily responsible for providing qualified referees and soliciting authors for "Developing themes" and "Philosophy in Canada ." The guest editor also renders a "blind" ranking of all articles submitted for publication, based on the referees' reports and his/her own judgment. Book reviews and solicited articles are not formally refereed.  Referees' reports and the guest editor's comments are provided to authors.  Address: Eidos, c/o Christine Freeman-Roth, Department of Philosophy, University of Waterloo , Waterloo , Ontario N2L 3G1 .  E-mail : eidos@uwaterloo.ca .  Website: http://watarts.uwaterloo.ca/PHIL/cpshelle/eidos.html. <top>

Ephemeris: An Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy 

Ephemeris is an undergraduate journal of philosophy published, a student-run journal it is in its sixth year of publication. The purpose of EPHEMERIS is to harvest exceptional undergraduate writing grounded in the distinct value and interest of philosophical endeavors. We provide a showplace for quality undergraduate work in philosophy.  Ephemeris welcomes work from undergraduates anywhere and in all areas of the philosophical discipline. Contributions should take the form of essay, article, or short note.  Submissions should be in Word or RTF and can be emailed to  singlaa@union.edu or to jacobsa2@union.edu or mailed on floppy disk or CD to: The Editors, Ephemeris, c/o Department of Philosophy, Union College , Schenectady , NY 12308 ..  We offer a prize of $200 for the paper deemed best by the Editors of Ephemeris and a prize of $75 for the paper deemed next best. Ask to be placed on our mailing list. Website: http://www.vu.union.edu/~ephemeris.  <top>

Episteme: A Journal of Undergraduate Philosophy

One volume per year, with submission deadlines in February or March. Episteme is an entirely student-run publication that aims to recognize and encourage excellence in undergraduate philosophy by providing both students and faculty with the best examples of work currently being done in undergraduate philosophy programs.  Episteme considers papers written by undergraduate students in any area of philosophy.  Papers are evaluated according to the following criteria: quality of research, depth of philosophical inquiry, creativity, original insight and clarity.  Submissions should adhere to the following regulations: (1) Maximum of  4000 words (2) Combine research and original insight. (3) Provide a cover sheet that includes the following information: author's name, current address (mailing and permanent), email address, telephone number, college or university name, and title of submission. (4) Endnotes may be used, put please submit a "Works Cited" page in  MLA bibliographic style as well. (5) Title page should bear the title of the paper only no name, address or university should appear on the submission itself. (6) Provide three double-spaced paper copies with numbered pages and one (electronic) copy formatted for Microsoft Word for Windows on a 3.5" floppy disk.  Address: The Editors, Episteme, Blair Knapp Hall, Department of Philosophy, Denison University , Granville , Ohio 43023 , episteme@denison.edu. Departments currently not receiving Episteme can contact the above address to be put on our mailing list. <top>

Federal Governance : a Graduate Journal of Theory and Politics 

is currently accepting essays, book notes and reviews on topics related to federalism, multi-level governance and associated areas of political studies and political theory.  Federal Governance, a new journal published under the auspices of the Canadian Network of Federalism Studies (CNFS) and the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations at Queen's University, provides a forum for graduate students and recent post-graduates engaged in research on these important topics. Suggested topics: Nationalism and Multinational States · Politics of Devolution and Decentralization · Aboriginal Self Government · Cosmopolitanism and Global Governance · Citizenship and Federal Theory · Consociational Democracy · Regionalism · Language Rights · Mediation and Reconciliation in Deeply Divided Societies · Diverse Constitutionalism · Governance and the European Union · Multilevel Governance and Ethnic · Conflict Technology and Electoral Reform · Federalism and the Policy Process · North American Integration. To view the Federal Governance website, visit: http://cnfs.queensu.ca/federalgovernance.  To contact the editors and to submit papers by email: 
federalgovernance@cnfs.queensu.ca. <top>

Gnosis 

Gnosis is a journal of philosophy published by students under the auspices of the Department of Philosophy of Concordia University. Most authors are graduate students, but submissions by undergraduates are welcomed. Gnosis was founded in 1973 and provides student work with exposure it may not otherwise receive. Gnosis is interested in publishing articles across the whole range of philosophical topics and positions. Submissions may be in either English or French. Gnosis is available free of charge as an Open Access journal on the Internet.  Address: Gnosis, Concordia University, Phil. Dept., 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H3G 1M8.  Email: gnosis@alcor.concordia.ca. Website:  http://alcor.concordia.ca/~gnosis. <top>

The Interlocutor: Sewanee Undergraduate Philosophy Review

As a part of their Senior Seminar, the seniors in the Philosophy Department function as the editorial board for The Interlocutor. The Interlocutor solicits submissions from undergraduate philosophers around the country and seeks to publish undergraduate work of high-quality.  Review of articles will be blind. Name of author should occur only on the title page. Those eligible to submit essays include undergraduate students or recent graduates not in graduate school (excluding present or former Sewanee Philosophy majors). Although there is no limit to the length of essay that will be  considered for publication, there is a presumption that promising essays will not exceed twenty-five pages. Style should follow recommendations in Turabian. Essays must be submitted in both electronic form (on a disk) and hard copy.  Word processing format requirement: MS Word.  The deadline for essay submission is typically at the beginning of March each year; check the website for details.  Address: Professor Jim Peterman, Philosophy Department, 735 University Avenue , Sewanee , TN , 37375 . Info: jpeterma@sewanee.edu. Phone: 931-598-1482. Website: http://www.sewanee.edu/philosophy/interlocutor. <top>

Journal of Applied Philosophy

The Society of Applied Philosophy offers an annual prize for an essay by someone who is NOT a professional philosopher. Graduate students are eligible. The prize is 100 pounds sterling + five-year subscription to the Journal of Applied Philosophy. The winning essay will be published in that Journal (published by Blackwells). This year's [1998] topic is "the market." Papers should be 3000-6000 words, and embody philosophical commentary on t