The objective of the Adelante student journal is to publish abstracts, research papers, and creative projects to showcase the breadth and diversity of Chico State undergraduate and graduate student research and creative work.
- Showcasing the variety of possible research on campus
- Encouraging research in all disciplines
- Providing a resource to help students formulate their own research topic and approach
- Representing diverse voices
- Demonstrating various research methods and writing styles
Original research, analysis, review, or creative work in any subject area is welcome. Paper submissions must not be published elsewhere or under review for publication elsewhere—aside from that, any undergraduate or graduate student is welcome to submit.
Call for Student Abstracts, Research Papers, Creative Projects, and Journal Cover Art
Submission Deadlines:
- Abstracts: Monday, September 30, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
- Research Papers, Creative Projects, and Journal Cover Art: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
***Please be advised each submission should be approved and supported by a faculty or staff member of CSU, Chico.
- Register and upload your abstracts, research paper, creative project, and journal cover art at https://journals.calstate.edu/adelante/index.
- Please note that the application process requires registering with CSU Open Journals to upload your abstract, paper, creative project, or journal cover art (see link above).
- Abstract*, research paper, and creative project submissions must follow the template provided in the Author Guidelines section.
- *Do not include references in abstracts. The abstract summarizes the key findings, mythology, and conclusions without requiring explanations or citations.
- Journal cover art submissions upload PDF size 8.5x11 with no more than 1-inch margins.
- Important guidelines are listed in the Submission Preparation Checklist section on the Adelante Journal CSU Open Journal website.
Examples:
For more information email Adelante Journal Editor at graduatestudies@csuchico.edu
What is the abstract, research paper, creative project, and journal cover art selection process and timeline?
- Abstracts, research papers, creative projects, and journal cover art will be selected by a committee of staff and administrators in the Office of Graduate Studies, and students will be notified via email (by mid-January 2025).
- All papers will be checked for originality.
- Please note that all articles published in this journal are licensed under a Creative Commons License, and the authors own the copyright to their work.
What if my research involves human subjects?
What if I have additional questions?
Please direct your questions to
Adelante Journal Editor at:
graduatestudies@csuchico.edu.
Click here to view the current electronic version of the Adelante Journal of Student Research and Creative Work.
Adelante is Spanish for "Onward, Ahead, Forward!" The Adelante Postbaccalaureate Pipeline Program is funded by a five-year, $2.9 million grant (Title V “Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions”) from the Department of Education.
