Author Guidelines
Catalyst invites original, interdisciplinary submissions that explore and advance the field of service-learning and community engagement. Catalyst is open to a wide range of scholarly and creative formats, with specific guidelines based on submission type and author background. Please review the information below before submitting.
General Guidelines
Originality
- Only original work will be considered.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed. However, once accepted by Catalyst, all other submissions must be withdrawn.
Referencing
All manuscripts must use APA 7th edition citation style.
Word Count
- Word counts vary by category and author type (student, faculty/staff, or community partner)
- Word limits exclude references, tables, and figures.
Guidelines by Submission Category
Book Reviews
- Up to 1,500 words
- Minimum of 1,500 words for student and community partner submissions
Case Studies
- Up to 3,000 words
- Minimum of 1,500 words for student and community partner submissions
Community-Engaged Projects
- Typically co-created and multimodal
- Contact the Managing Editor to discuss submission parameters based on the format
Community Partner Profiles
- Up to 1,500 words
- Minimum of 1,500 words for student and community partner submissions
Creative Works (creative nonfiction, poetry, visual art, photography, short documentary film, podcast)
- Up to 5,000 words, 5 image files, or 20 minutes of media
- Minimum of 3,000 words, 3 images, or 10 minutes for student and community partner submissions
Critical Reflections
- Up to 3,000 words
- Minimum of 1,500 words for student and community partner submissions
Research Articles
- Up to 8,000 words
- Minimum of 5,000 words for student and community partner submissions