Writer Guidelines

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Earthzine accepts articles at any time, though articles written for a specific theme must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start of the relevant quarter (see above). Writers may submit completed articles or queries; queries many be submitted using the form below.

Many of the subjects of articles are highly technical, but every effort should be taken to make the language free of jargon and as accessible as possible to a non-specialized reader.  For instance, use examples to show how a new technology or application would mitigate or solve a real-world problem.

Articles are typically between 500 and 2500 words, depending on topic and scope. Please submit articles in a format compatible with Microsoft Word (preferred) or PDF. Use IEEE citation style: http://www.ieee.org/portal/cms_docs/pubs/transactions/auinfo03.pdf

Submit graphics in common formats such as jpg, tiff, bmp, and gif. Photos and images should be of sufficient resolution to present all relevant detail.  Image file sizes should not exceed 1 MB. We suggest including one image for approximately every 300 words. Make sure you obtain permission if you use human subjects. Earthzine does not pay royalties or use copyrighted material without permission. Submit a completed IEEE copyright form with your final article. Create hyperlinks within your article to words and phrases that should be defined, individuals and organizations with web sites, and other external links pertinent to your topic.

Earthzine’s practice is to capitalize “Earth” in honor of the planet on which we live.

Earthzine solicits and publishes voluntary submissions. Your initial proposal should present your topic, list your sources, and cite your credentials for writing on this topic. Each proposal and article will be reviewed by Earthzine’s editorial staff and volunteer reviewers with relevant expertise. See our Reviewer Guidelines.

How to submit

Submit your proposal or article to Jeff Kart, Managing Editor, jkart@earthzine.org.

For information about our Editorial Calendar, or for more information on ways in which you may volunteer and contribute, visit our Volunteer and Contribute page or send us an email: editor@earthzine.org

Visit http://www.earthzine.org/geossiceo-page/ to learn more about GEO, GEOSS and the ICEO.  You can also learn more about the activities of ICEO at its website, http://www.ieee-earth.org/.

Visit the IEEE Copyright and Consent page to learn more about Earthzine’s copyright rules.

Before you prepare an article for Earthzine, you may submit a query.  You can cut and paste this form, or answer the questions in a separate document.  Email information to editor@earthzine.org.

Your name:

Your academic or institutional affiliation and/or position:

Your area of research, study or interest:

How to contact you (email, phone, or address):

Preliminary title for your article:

Are you submitting this article idea for a specific themed issue of Earthzine?

Yes – for the ____________ theme, which starts on ______ [date].

No.

Audience for your article (technical, general, students):

Approximate length of your article:

• Brief (500 words or less)
• Moderate (1,000 – 2,000 words)
• Long (2,000 – 3,000 words)

In a few sentences please give us a short summary of your article.