Academic writing is any nonfiction prose which examines works, ideas, events, developments, discoveries, and/or processes in the light and context of previous scholarship in the field, presuming this exists. It is marked by an informed, objective tone and a dedication to explore its subject from any and all reasonable perspectives. The best and most thorough guide to academic writing available online is https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/
The majority of academic writing is produced in response to a particular question or an assignment - however, any writing which strives to comprehend and analyze ideas and information related to one or more fields of study can be considered suitable for publication in JASPER.
The Journal of Academic & Scholarly Prose & Emerson Research is a reviewed online journal. Submissions are evaluated by editorial board and those of surpassing quality are submitted for peer-review prior to publication. This means accepted work may require revision prior to publication.
Submissions should be between 800 and 8000 words (3-33pgs). JASPER publishes nonfiction scholarly prose - papers written for assignments, independent research projects, and analyses.
References in submtted work should be listed in either APA or MLA formats.
One submission per student per semester is permitted. If multiple papers are submitted, the most recent submission is the one evaluated.
Please submit only work started and completed since your time at Emerson. Alumni may submit work completed during their Emerson studies.
For issues submitting your work or questions about our publication, please contact reference@emerson.edu.