Graduate Essay Prize
Submissions are invited for the 2006 Literature Compass Graduate Essay
Prize.
Literature Compass publishes peer reviewed survey articles from across
the entire discipline. Experienced researchers, teaching faculty, and
advanced students will all benefit from the accessible, informative
articles that provide overviews of current research.
Entries for the 2006 Graduate Essay Prize should contain a survey
element which ensures the essay remains accessible to the
non-specialist. The incorporation of advanced graduate work is strongly
encouraged.
There will be a prize awarded for each of the 9 sections on Literature
Compass:
Medieval Seventeenth Century The Victorians
Renaissance Eighteenth Century Twentieth Century & Contemporary
Shakespeare Romanticism American
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 Compass
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, including endnotes and bibliography.
What is the deadline?
September 1st 2006.
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 2006 MLA Convention.
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