FAQ

Only current or previous members of the National Honor Society (NHS) and independent study students are eligible to submit papers.

Students who are not members of the National Honor Society (NHS) but have completed a paper as part of an AP Seminar, AP Research, Social Studies Fair, or an independent study during your academic years here at CCAS are also eligible to submit their papers. Students should visit Ms. Lee (Room 600) for further details.

It's great to hear that you're interested in pursuing further research! To get started and understand more about qualifying as an independent study student, you should visit Ms. Lee (Room 600) for detailed guidance and next steps.

The maximum word limit is 8,000 words, excluding references.

Submissions should follow MLA, APA, or Chicago format. It is strongly recommended to adhere to APA formatting guidelines.

Yes, submitted papers will be made available under an open access policy. This means that your research papers will be freely accessible to site visitors in the hope of facilitating a greater exchange of knowledge.

No, immediate publication does not occur. If you are a member of the NHS, your paper must first be approved by Ms. Lee. For non-NHS members, the paper undergoes a review and approval process by the NHS DOL sub-committee leaders.

• 2023 Sub-committee Leaders: Yoon Suh '25, Seoyeon Yang '24, Chaeyoung Kim '25

Yes, if your paper does not pass the approval process, you will be notified via email. Along with the notification, you will receive comments outlining areas of improvement. This feedback will help you to revise and improve your draft for resubmission.

The deadline for submission depends on the intended publication issue. 

Updates:

To be considered for the summer issue, you should submit your paper by the last day of the spring semester. Similarly, to be considered for the winter issue, you should submit your paper by the last day of the fall semester.