From the School's foundation, one of its objects has been to assist in the publication of research undertaken at the School. Over the years there has been a steady and distinguished flow of papers, books and journals, some issued directly from the School and some issued in association with selected British publishers.
Journals
Several journals of international repute originate from departments and institutes within the School. The journals listed here are owned by the School and in addition to their high reputation contribute revenue for teaching and research to the departments in which they are based.
For further information contact the LSE's head of academic publishing Beverley Friedgood, email b.friedgood@lse.ac.uk|
Getting published in the social sciences
In this section you will find suggestions and advice on publishing your research. This advice is intended for PhD students and academics in the early stages of their careers at LSE.
In addition to the advice available here, the Teaching and Learning Centre| at LSE also run occasional workshops on publishing for PhD students and early career research staff. PhD students should refer to the PhD students' portal|. Research staff should read the relevant pages on the Research Staff| website.
Academic publishing advice
Publishing in politics: A guide for new researchers.| This booklet is an excellent introduction to getting published. Written for researchers in politics and published on behalf of Political Studies Association by Wiley-Blackwell it is a useful introduction to researchers in all fields:
Introduction
by Alasdair R. Young, co-editor of Politics
Why publish
In what form to publish
Publishing research articles
by Alasdair R. Young, co-editor of Politics
Choosing a journal
Writing the article
Submitting the article,
The screening process
What to do after submitting
Publishing a review article
by Martin J. Smith, co-editor of Political Studies and Political Studies Review
Publishing your PhD
by Heidi Bagtazo, Senior Commissioning Editor, Routledge
Finding a publisher
Understanding the market
Writing and submitting your proposal
The review process
The contract and delivery of manuscript
Guidelines for submission to some major politics journals
~ with grateful acknowledgment to PSA/Wiley-Blackwell.
Publishing in geography: A guide for new researchers| Published by the Royal Geographical Society and Wiley-Blackwell. This booklet is a helpful introduction to publishing, especially aimed at those researching human and physical geography.
~ with grateful acknowledgment to RGS-IBG/Wiley-Blackwell.
Publishing advice at LSE
If you have a query on publishing your research that has not been answered here, please contact LSE.academic.publishing@lse.ac.uk|
We would also strongly recommend you attend the workshops on journal and book publishing and formulating a publishing strategy offered by the Teaching and Learning Centre| at LSE. PhD students should refer to the PhD students' portal|. Research staff should read the relevant pages on the Research Staff| website.
Other sources of information
Society of Authors| An organisation providing support to professional writers.
Writers' and Artists' Yearbook| An annual directory of media contacts and information for writers.
Development of the LSE's publishing resources
The key objective of the Academic Publications Office is to develop the School's publishing resources:
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To develop existing journals and foster new journal projects within the LSE
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To advise staff and students on getting published
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To provide an advisory service for academic departments on all aspects of publication
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To provide advice on the protection of the School's intellectual property rights with respect to publications
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To promote partnerships with commercial publishers for LSE-branded book series