Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I submit my senior or honors thesis?
Yes, however we ask that you revise and edit it down to 5,000 words or thereabouts. While we support students who are completing senior and honors theses, we certainly do not have the space to publish such lengthy endeavors. We encourage you to submit your scholarly work, up to two years after your date of graduation, so long as the work was completed at the University as an undergraduate.
- What is the difference between the people published in JUR and the people who serve as editors for JUR?
The individuals published in JUR have been selected based on the quality of their submissions and positive reviews from Content Editors. Furthermore, submissions are sent to faculty members of supporting departments for professorial reviews, which helps JUR decide whether or not to proceed with the editorial and publication processes.
People who serve on the staff of JUR are not necessarily published in JUR, though it does not preclude individuals, excepting the editors-in-chief, from submitting to JUR. Staff are allowed to submit, since authors are protected and anonymized in the editorial process. Staff members are editors and work on pieces submitted by people who are to be published in JUR.
- Can I submit to JUR and to peer-reviewed research journals?
Yes! In fact, JUR fully encourages and supports those students who choose to submit to outside research journals. If you are published in JUR and another research journal, we congratulate you on your research success. However, you may want to look over the guidelines and regulations for other journals before submitting to JUR as well; some journals have restrictions on submitting to other journals.