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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.
  • Please register with the journal before submitting your manuscripts. Registered authors will receive notifications about the status of their submissions and important information for edits and publication as well as updates on journal issues.
  • Submissions should be between 10 and 20 pages in length, double-spaced (excluding citations, references, and appendices) depending on the type of submission (scholarly work, literature reviews, book reviews - as outlined below)

  • Complete and accurate citations, references, bibliographies, and works cited must be provided, following the most current Chicago Notes and Bibliography Style of citations
  • Be submitted in 12 point, Times New Roman font
  • Maintain 1-inch margins.
  • Files must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

    The file name should follow this format: "LastName_FirstInitial_ShortTitle" (e.g., "Smith_J_ColonialHistory.docx").
  • Submit all manuscripts via the journal website to ensure we receive your submissions! Please ensure all relevant fields are filled out and that you have the following information ready when submitting:

    *Author’s name and introduction.
    *Title of the submission.
    *A short abstract (100-200 words) summarizing the paper.

    A confirmation of receipt and timeline for the peer-review process will be provided after submission.

Author Guidelines

     1. Eligibility

Submissions are open to all currently enrolled students at the University of Waterloo or other recognized institutions.

  • Original Research Papers
    • Length: 10-20 pages
    • Encouraged Approaches: Both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are welcome. Papers should identify a historical problem, review relevant literature, describe research methods, present findings, and discuss implications.
  • Scholarly Articles
    • Length: 8-15 pages
    • Encouraged Approaches:
      • Critical Scholarship – Works engaging with critical theory, postcolonial studies, feminist history, or other interdisciplinary approaches.
      • Position Papers – Analytical essays identifying historical issues and proposing interpretations or solutions supported by scholarly research.
      • Case Studies – In-depth examinations of historical events, figures, or developments, discussing their broader significance.
  • Literature Reviews
    • Length: 10-15 pages
    • Encouraged Approaches: Qualitative and quantitative analyses of historiography, methodological debates, or thematic studies.
  • Book Reviews
    • Length: 500-750 words
    • Encouraged Approaches: Reviews should include an assessment of the book’s contribution to the field, its strengths and weaknesses, and recommendations for scholars and students.

     2. Submission Requirements

  • Manuscript Format:
    • Submissions must be double-spaced and formatted in an 11- or 12-point font, such as Times New Roman or Arial.
    • Use 1-inch margins on all sides.
    • Manuscripts should be between 5 and 20 pages in length depending on the type of submission (based on eligibility criteria as listed above), excluding citations, references, and appendices.
    • Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
  • Citation Style:
    • Manuscripts must follow the latest Chicago Notes and Bibliography Style of citations and ensure all references, citations, and bibliographies are complete and accurate.
  • Submission Process:
    • Register with the journal via the “Register” link at the top of the home page before submitting.
      • If already registered, log in to access the submission system and begin the five-step submission process:
        • Initial Submission: Upload your manuscript and provide the required details.
        • Peer Review: Your submission will undergo a peer-review process.
        • Revisions: Make any required revisions based on feedback.
        • Final Submission: Submit the revised manuscript for final consideration.
        • Publication: Accepted manuscripts will be prepared for publication.

**Submissions may also be made via email. Please note that emailed submissions must follow the following guidelines:

    • all submissions must be made to uwhistoricalreview@gmail.com
    • The subject line must be formatted as follows: WHR EMAIL SUBMISSION "Manuscript title."_AuthorName
    • All Submissions must be in doc/dox. Format: the title should be the same as the subject line.
    • emailed submissions will follow the same process as standard submissions through the website.

     3. Open Access Policy

  • The Waterloo Historical Review adheres to an open-access policy. All articles are freely available to the public immediately upon publication.
  • Authors retain the rights to their individual contributions, while the journal maintains ownership of all published content. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction with proper attribution.

     4. Privacy and Confidentiality

  • Authors' personal information will be used solely for the purposes of the journal and will not be shared with external parties.
  • Submissions and related data are handled confidentially. Personal information collected during the registration and submission process is protected in accordance with privacy regulations.
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     6. Additional Information

  • Peer Review Process: All submissions are subject to a peer-review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.
  • Revisions: Authors may be required to make revisions based on peer-review feedback. The journal’s editorial team will provide guidance on necessary changes.

We look forward to your contributions to the Waterloo Historical Review and appreciate your commitment to advancing historical scholarship.

Copyright Notice

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Waterloo Historical Review maintains ownership of all published content, and authors retain the rights to their contributions. While the journal provides open access to its content, allowing for unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, we cannot overstate the importance of proper attribution. It is crucial to both the author(s) and the journal, reinforcing the value of intellectual property and encouraging responsible use of the content.

The journal’s open-access policy ensures that research is freely available to the public, fostering a greater exchange of knowledge and supporting academic and scholarly engagement. However, all rights to the published material remain with the Waterloo Historical Review. We are committed to maintaining the integrity and scholarly standards of the publication, ensuring the quality and reliability of the content.

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By submitting work to the Waterloo Historical Review, authors acknowledge and consent that their written submissions may be shared with members of the editorial team, including other student editors and faculty advisors, for the purposes of review, editing, and feedback. The editorial team may also involve professors and subject matter experts, as deemed appropriate, to ensure the scholarly quality of the publication. Authors further agree that their work may undergo revisions based on feedback from these reviewers before final publication.

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