Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Editorial Standards
In line with Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies’ motto, the goal of The Pardee Atlas Journal of Global Affairs is to advance human progress by promoting diverse voices on topics related to, but not limited to, global affairs. This includes our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while ensuring ethical practices related to publishing are met.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- The Pardee Atlas is committed to ensuring the diversity of its team members and promoting unique perspectives from people of all backgrounds.
- We encourage the submission of diverse topics related to global affairs that reflect the unique perspectives displayed in international affairs.
- Our team is made up of diverse members who come from all walks of life. We encourage writers of all kinds to submit pieces that reflect their unique perspectives.
- When choosing team members, we value diversity and respect while also looking for skills, abilities, and perspectives to ensure the goals of the Pardee Atlas are met. We also seek commitment from our team members to improve global affairs by promoting original research and analysis.
- All pieces submitted to the Pardee Atlas are reviewed equally and unbiasedly.
Editorial Standards
- All pieces submitted to The Pardee Atlas must be original pieces written by the submitter. “Original” means that the piece may not have been previously published. This also means that the submitter must write their own work and properly attribute information, thoughts, and ideas to their proper sources, which must be cited in the correct format as determined in the submission guidelines.
- Plagiarism and neglect of copyright laws are strictly prohibited.
- Hateful ideas and rumors are strictly prohibited and unacceptable and will not be published by the Pardee Atlas. The Pardee Atlas will not be used to promote hateful messages, rumors, or biases, as all are unacceptable.
- No writer submitting their pieces to The Pardee Atlas should receive financial connections through their submitted pieces. Similarly, no team members on the Atlas team can accept monetary contributions for their work on the Atlas.
- All submitted pieces to the Pardee Atlas are reviewed for originality and quality of content. Prior to publishing, they undergo an in-depth editing process that involves multiple Atlas team members reviewing each submission and providing suggestions for edits in multiple drafts.
- The Atlas believes in publishing meaningful and original contributions to global affairs and strives to maintain high editorial standards.