Call For Papers: 2005 Literature Compass Graduate Essay Prize
Submissions are invited for the 2005 Literature Compass Graduate Essay
Prize.
Literature Compass (www.literature-compass.com) aims to be the starting
point for anyone in an academic setting who needs to find authoritative
reference information on a topic, drawn from high-quality published
reference works, and the latest thinking on the topic, specially
commissioned from leading academics in the field.
There will be a prize awarded for each of the 9 sections on Literature
Compass:
American Renaissance Shakespeare
Eighteenth Century Romanticism The Victorians
Medieval Seventeenth Century Twentieth Century
What do I win?
Each section winner will receive $200/£100 of free Blackwell books and
have their article published on Literature Compass
(www.literature-compass.com).
Can I choose my own topic?
Those entering can choose their own topic; however, as with Viewpoint
articles already published on Literature Compass, submitted essays
should have a survey element, putting the chosen topic in context for
the non-specialist.
Is there a word limit?
The upper word limit is 5000 words.
What is the deadline?
September 1st 2005.
Where should I send my article?
Essays should be submitted by email as a Word document to
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section they are entering their essay for, and give details of their
affiliation, and their supervisor's name and email address.
How is my essay reviewed?
The Review Panel for each section will comprise the relevant Section
Editor(s) and three Editorial Board members. All submissions will be
read 'blind'.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced at the 2005 MLA Convention.
For more information, please contact Kivmars Bowling, Associate Managing
Editor, Literature Compass,
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http://www.literature-compass.com/GraduateEssayPrize.asp
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