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We accept pitches from students, policy practitioners, and researchers on any subject relevant to policy and politics in the United States and around the world. All are welcome to submit a pitch, including those who do not have an affiliation with Harvard.
It is our mission to publish articles written from a wide variety of perspectives, including by people who have not written for publication before. We know that writing for publication can be a daunting task, but we stand ready to be a resource for writers.
Pitches do not need to be fully written articles and should include:
- An abstract or concept of a proposed piece (no more than 300 words)
- Plans for future research
If you have any questions, please email harvardksr@gmail.com.
Tips for Pitching KSR
Below are a few writing prompts for inspiration on any policy issue:
- What about this issue do most people (or media) miss, misunderstand, or misrepresent? What do readers need to know to more fully or accurately understand the issue?
- What makes this issue particularly important at this point in time or in a certain geography? How can policymakers address these context-specific hurdles?
- Is this issue a cyclical/chronic issue? Why does it resist a sustainable solution?
- Who is most harmed or benefited by this issue? Is it the group you would suspect, or a less obvious group?
Samples of successful pitches from previous journals can be found here.