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Writing for the Triple Helix
The Triple Helix focuses on scientific and technological developments and theirimplications for society and/or the law. As the focus of the journal is interdisciplinary innature, articles must demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach.
Articles that focussolely on the social, political, economic, or legal components of the issue to thedetriment of the scientific thematic will not be published.
Major Forms of Articles
In choosing a topic, you should also consider the approach you wish to take in relationto your chosen topic. Articles may take three major forms:
A
news review
article outlines recent advancements in a particular field andevaluates them in the context of existing knowledge. Evaluations should be basedupon a discussion of the relevant evidence and an analysis of the consistency ofthe evidence, concluding with areas for future research
An
analytical piece
outlines how a particular scientific issue affects society.Analyses should provide a brief historical overview of the development, and thenturn more broadly to its effects, focussing on the interaction between differentcommunity groups, the role of government and other stakeholders and/or differentethical frameworks.
An
opinion piece
expresses your view on a current scientific issue, or on a legal orethical issue in a scientific area. Opinion pieces should provide a brief overview ofthe issue, a critical examination of the current methods of dealing with the issueand a possible solution to the issue. These pieces must be backed by solidevidence and must also acknowledge opposing views.
Choosing Topics
Consider the list of topics posted on our website, and have a look at articles thathave been published in previous editions of
The Triple Helix.
Peruse headlines from credible media sources. However, you should avoidrehashing popular or cliché arguments which have already been widely circulated.
Check out the latest academic research from reputable publications. Look forpapers which interest you and have an ethical, political, or societal component. Ifyou see ethical parallels between your issue and mainstream ones, this is youropportunity to make the connection for readers.
Essays and reports that have been completed as part of your undergraduatestudies can also be submitted as long as they fit the journal’s requirements. Pleasebe aware they may require some revision to suit our publication.
You are encouraged to prepare several topics in case your original topic isunsuitable.
Article Proposal
The aim of an article proposal is to enable the editorial team to evaluate and giveyou early feedback on your article’s topic and approach. It is also a goodopportunity for you to organise your preliminary research. The more informationyou can provide at this stage, the better.
You will need to have:
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A tentative/working title for your article
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An idea of what approach your article will take
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An outline of your major arguments, including examples and case studies
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You will need to able to demonstrate the
significance
of your subject matter andthe
originality
of your argument.
It would be preferable if you are able to provide a working set of sources, but this isnot strictly necessary, particularly if you have a substantial number of examplesand case studies.
You may submit more than one article proposal if you have several topics in mind.
Major stages of the process
Article proposal submissions
The editorial team evaluates submitted proposals based on how they fit with the journal’s aims and requirements. Once your proposal has been approved, an editor willprovide you with feedback on your article. You should take the editor’s suggestions andcomments into account when writing your first draft.
Draft Submissions
First drafts
: Most editorial changes are made at this stage and you may be askedto provide sources for statements which require more substantiation, as well asrewrite certain paragraphs to improve the flow of the article.
Second drafts
: Editors will proofread your article and may ask for sources to beprovided for statements which require more substantiation, particularly where newinformation has been inserted following the first draft. Your article is then submittedto a Faculty Advisor who will proofread your article and ensure that it is scientificallyrobust. You must amend your article in accordance with the Faculty Advisor’scomments.
Final drafts
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Your final draft should address all issues raised by the FacultyAdvisor and contain all necessary sources to support any new information inserted.
SLE approval
: All major drafts are forwarded to the Senior Literary Editor of theregion for approval. Writers must take the SLE’s comments into account for eachdraft.
Other drafts
: Please note that the first draft ’, ‘second draft, and ‘final draft’ stagesare merely formal stages. It is quite common for several drafts to be exchangedbetween you and your editor in between these formal stages in order for your finaldraft to be perfect.
Tracked changes
: All changes and comments made are tracked and will besubject to your approval. However, you should note that articles which fail to meetthe highest writing standards at the final draft stage will not be published. It wouldalso be greatly appreciated if you could briefly address your grounds for rejectingany comments changes.
Production
Final drafts are sent to the US for production. Changes may be made by the USproduction team at this stage; however, this situation rarely occurs.
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List of reputable sources
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and the various libraries around the campuswill provide you with a greater range of publications.Science
Nature, Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, European Journal on Biophysics, World Health Report
bythe World Health OrganizationLawMost university law reviews/journalsand legal bulletins are also crediblesources of information
Alternative Law Journal, Psychiatry,Psychology and Law, John Marshall Journal of Computer and Information Law
Politics and Economics
The Economist. Wall Street Journal,Far Eastern Economic Review Business Review Weekly, Journal of Economics
Other databasesUniversity of Melbourne e-PrintsRepository(http://eprints.infodiv.unimelb.edu.au/)PubMed, The World Bank (haspublications and information onresearch topics:http://www.worldbank.org/ ), WorldHealth Organization
For further information:
Editor-in-Chief: Celeste LeongEmail: c.leong@ugrad.unimelb.edu.auSenior Editor: Maryam JahanshahiEmail: m.jahanshahi@ugrad.unimelb.edu.au
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