Submission of Manuscripts
Send manuscripts to chris.houghton@canterbury.ac.nz
Types of manuscripts
The journal publishes three types of articles:
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- Standard journal article (6,000-7,000 words).
- Short critical and analytical essays (2,000-3,000 words)
- Book reviews (800 -1,500 words long)
Citation/Style Manual
The journal uses the APA 7 style. Please use the following links for common examples:
Abstract and Keywords
- An abstract of no more than 250 words should be at the beginning of the article.
- 5–7 keywords below the abstract.
Cover Sheet
Your submission should have a cover sheet which provides the title of the paper, name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Please note any expected changes of contact information, with dates. To facilitate the peer-review process, please refrain from using your name on the cover page.
Illustrations and Photographs
- Please do not embed digital images, including maps, in the text. These should be submitted as separate, high-resolution TIFF, EPS, or JPEG files. The maximum final print size should be 120 x 180 mm (4.75 x 7 inches).
- Please identify the appropriate slot at the end of the paragraph by using, as an example, “<figure A about here>.” You need to provide a separate, double-spaced document listing all maps, figures, photo captions, and the respective sources of the images.
Maps
The map must contain all important place-names mentioned in the text and needs to be submitted as separate graphics files You need to indicate the approximate slot in the text. An example is shown here: “<map A about here>.”
Fonts, Font Size, and Paragraph Spacing
- Use double-spacing, including references and notes (if any).
- Use just one font (Times, Times New Roman, or Courier preferred) and type size 12.
- Number all pages
Measurements and Currencies
- Use metric units.
- Spell out units of measure in the text: 10 hectares (25 acres); 35 kilometres (22 miles).
- Specify the currency. The type of currency precedes the symbol: NZ$1400; AU$700; US$50; £2500; FJ$500.
Non-English Words
If authors prefer the use of italics, their wishes will be respected. Put the meaning in parenthesis: kia ora (hello).
Numbers
All numbers below 101 should be written in words.
Footnotes not endnotes
Footnotes should be kept to the minimum. Do not use end notes.
Permissions
Make sure that you obtain permission to reproduce lengthy quoted material, or illustrations/images. We would require copies of permission letters prior to publication. Contact the editor in case of difficulties.
Punctuation
Use double quotation marks (“ ”) around short quotes (under two lines).
Author Biography
Authors should provide a short biography at the end of their paper.