Submission Guidelines

The LBJ Journal of Public Affairs is continually seeking submissions for its Print Journal. The LBJ Journal, a product of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, is one of the oldest student-run public affairs journals in the nation. It serves as an interdisciplinary forum dedicated to the advancement of innovation in public policy.

We believe the LBJ Journal is a unique venue through which students, professionals, and practitioners alike can examine the elements needed to create reasonable and executable policy. We invite you to engage in that discussion by submitting your research and writings to the LBJ Journal.

Topic areas under consideration will include, but are not limited to:

• Energy and Environment Policy
• Global Policy Studies and International Security
• Politics and Governance
• Health and Social Policy
• Education Policy
• Technology Policy
• Employment and Workforce Training
• Philanthropy and Non-Profit Organizations

Submissions should be between 2,500 and 5,000 words, and contain a cover page with your name, e-mail address, and phone number.

How to Submit Your Paper

E-mail it to the editors using our contact form, using the category "Submit a paper for publication."

You will receive a confirmation e-mail letting you know that we have received your paper.

If you do not receive confirmation, please e-mail us, again with our contact form, using the category "Contact the Editors about a submission."

The selection process is blind. The managing editors remove author identity from submissions before sharing them with the editorial board. Selected authors should be available for the editing process, which will take place in December. If you have any other questions or comments, please contact us.

Our Judging Criteria

Please read our typical judging criteria to get a better sense of the kind of scholarship the LBJ Journal is soliciting:

1. Is your article organized around a clear thesis statement pertaining to a substantive, practical policy issue?
2. Does your paper engage in timely, relevant policy analysis? In other words, does your article analyze the formulation, implementation and consequences of public policy decisions?
3. Does your paper give clear, attainable policy recommendations in light of your analysis?
4. Are the paragraphs rationally/clearly organized?

If you meet these four basic criteria, your paper will be competitive. The rest is up to you!