a. A $25.00 manuscript processing fee payable to the American Sociological Association. First submissions of all papers must be accompanied by this fee. No processing fee is required for revised and resubmitted manuscripts, or for manuscripts submitted by student members of ASA. The fee may also be paid by credit card (Visa or Master Card). We require the name on the card, the credit card number, and the expiration date. If submitting electronically, the manuscript is not formally acknowledged for review until payment is received via check or credit card.
b. Electronic submission is preferred by SPQ. Electronic files of the manuscript and abstract in Word or Rich Text Format should be sent to spq@northwestern.edu. The manuscript should be accompanied by a cover letter. Please do not submit manuscripts in PDF form.
c. Submission by mail is also accepted. If your preference is to have your manuscript reviewed by the traditional parcel post method, please include five (5) copies of your manuscript. If you would like to submit by mail but are willing to have your paper reviewed electronically, please include only one copy and a disk or CD.
d. All copies must be typed, printed, or photocopied. Manuscripts must be double-spaced with ample margins.
