Submission Guidelines

We currently accept two types of papers:

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• Original Research Articles: Papers that present new findings based on experiments, surveys, data analysis, or theoretical work. Original Research Articles should include an Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion structure.
   

• Literature Reviews: Papers that synthesize and critically evaluate existing research on a focused topic. Literature Reviews should provide a structured overview of key sources, a critical discussion of themes or debates, and a conclusion about the state of research on the topic.​

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Each format may look slightly different, but all papers should be written in clear, formal academic language.

Abstract: Every submission must begin with a concise abstract (150–300 words) summarizing the purpose, methods, and conclusions of the paper.
 

Length: Most papers should fall between 2,000–8,000 words, though exceptions may be considered.
 

Citations: Any academic citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) is acceptable, as long as it is used consistently throughout the paper. Please choose the citation style most appropriate for your academic discipline.
 

Clarity: Writing should be formal, well-organized, and free of plagiarism.

Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial, size 12) and double-spacing.
 

Include section headings (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Discussion, Conclusion).
 

Numbered pages are encouraged.
 

Figures and tables should be clearly labeled and referenced in the text.

All submissions must include a title page containing the following information:

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Title of the Paper
 

• Bold, size 16–18 font, written in title case (capitalize major words).
   

• Avoid abbreviations or overly casual phrasing.
   

Author Information
 

• Full name of the author (First Last).
   

• School and current grade level (or year of study if undergraduate).
   

• Contact email address.
   

Optional: Mentor or advisor name (if applicable) and author affiliation (program paper was written for if applicable).

Papers must be submitted as a Google Doc link with editing access turned on (“Anyone with the link can comment”).

The Oxford Journal of Student Scholarship charges an Article Processing Charge to support the costs of editorial review, copyediting, and online publication.

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• Standard Article Processing Charge (APC): $200

  • Covers full editorial review, feedback, and publication if accepted.

  • Typical turnaround time for initial review: 8-12 weeks.

  • This fee is due only after acceptance.

• Fast Track Review: $125

  • Guarantees a 2-week turnaround for initial review.

  • Designed for students working under time-sensitive deadlines.

  • This fee is due at the time of submission and is non-refundable.

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Please note: Choosing Fast Track does not guarantee acceptance. The APC will still be due if the paper is accepted after Fast Track review.

Submissions are reviewed by our editorial team prior to formal academic review. If your paper does not adhere to our guidelines it may be sent back to you prior to academic review.

Students may be asked to revise and resubmit their work before final acceptance.

We expect all submissions to reflect original work. Proper attribution of sources is required. Papers found to include plagiarism or AI-generated writing will not be considered.