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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission includes an abstract and a Works Cited section in APA format
  • The submission follows academic best practices for font, stylistic continuity, research methods, and ethical standards.
  • The submission file is a Microsoft Word document
  • A signed author contract will be submitted as a supplemental document in this system or sent to liblearn@iu.edu.
  • All information provided is free from grammar, spelling, and ethical issues, and reviewed for accessibility compliance. All information adheres to copyright laws. All citations are in APA format.
  • An AI statement is included, if AI was used in the process of creating the submission. The statement explains the role of AI and the scope in which it was employed. AI -generated writing will not be accepted.

Author Guidelines

Mission statement:

The Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East is an open-access platform focused on showcasing high-caliber undergraduate and graduate work from IU East students. It offers a supportive publishing experience that highlights faculty mentorship, ethical research, and editorial development, enabling students to actively participate in academic publication. JSRIUE aims to elevate student voices, foster intellectual and professional growth, and contribute to the academic community, all while upholding the rigorous standards of IU East.

JSRIUE accepts submissions in APA 7th edition. Here is an APA Common Reference Examples Guide & an APA Student Paper Checklist.  Each author is responsible for correct grammar and follows ethical practices of authoring, including ethical research practices (for example, no plagiarism, no AI-generated writing or sources,  IRB approvals as needed.) 

All visual elements, including images and charts not created by the author, must have written approval from the original copyright holder(s) to be part of the journal article. This approval must be added to your submission record. 

AI Policy

You may use AI tools for brainstorming, outlining, or checking clarity, but AI cannot write any part of your manuscript, and it is highly recommended that you avoid the use of AI for finding sources. If you use AI at any point, include a short note with your submission explaining in what capacity you used AI. You are responsible for the originality and accuracy of your work. Manuscripts that rely on AI for writing or ideas will not be accepted

What type of work is eligible to be published in JSRIUE? The Journal of Student Research at IU East accepts the following:

  • Literature reviews
  • Research papers/reports
  • Theses, SUMRS Scholars projects and other research-based writing
    (NOTE: Authors must work with their faculty mentors with regard to IRB approval and other ethical considerations)

If you have questions about whether your work will be accepted, contact KT Lowe at lowekat@iu.edu.

What happens after my work is submitted?
After completing an Author Contract, submitted student work is vetted in a peer review process by the student editorial board during the fall semester. Authors will be notified by the editors if their submissions are accepted.  Note that acceptance may be conditional based on required editorial changes.

What if I don't want to be published in the Journal, but would like my work archived in ScholarWorks? All students are welcome and encouraged to place their final research papers, capstone projects, thesis papers, or PowerPoint presentations into IU ScholarWorks! Contact Beth South at liblearn@iu.edu for assistance.

 

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to Open Access publication and the following terms:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attributions 4.0 International  (A CCBY 4.0 Deed) that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.  Additional CC options include:
    CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC,  CC BY-NC-SA, and CC BY-NC-ND. 
  2. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
  3. Student authors waive FERPA rights for only the publication of the author submitted works.
    Specifically: Students of Indiana University East voluntarily agree to submit their own works to The Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East, with full understanding of FERPA rights and in recognition that for this one, specific instance they understand that The Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East is Public and Open Access. Additionally, the Journal is viewable via the Internet and searchable via Indiana University, Google, and Google-Scholar search engines.