The Michigan Sociological Review (MSR) is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Michigan Sociological Association (MSA). The journal welcomes submissions addressing a broad range of theoretical, methodological, pedagogical, and empirical questions in sociology and related fields. In addition to research articles, MSR publishes pedagogical reflections, reviews of books and media, and selected keynote addresses from the annual meeting of the MSA. Calls for papers are circulated through professional networks, including the American Sociological Association’s Footnotes.
MSR is indexed in JSTOR, ProQuest, and EBSCO.
Call for Papers
The Michigan Sociological Review (MSR), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Michigan Sociological Association, is now accepting submissions for its Spring 2027 issue. We invite faculty and graduate students from sociology programs across Michigan to contribute their research and insights.
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Submission Guidelines:
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Deadline: We are still accepting submissions for the next journal issue, please contact the Editor for the deadline date.
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Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in .doc or .rtf format (not .pdf) and follow the ASA format.
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Files Required:
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One file with the manuscript, ensuring all author identification is removed.
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A second file with the author’s contact information, a brief biography, and acknowledgments.
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Topics of Interest: We welcome a broad range of articles from a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches that explore issues of interest to Michigan sociologists. We also welcome essays on teaching methods, as well as reviews of books, films, and educational software.
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Please send your submissions via email to: michigansociologicalreview@gmail.com. Please ensure that your manuscript and accompanying files are attached as specified above.
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For more information about the Michigan Sociological Review and detailed submission guidelines, please visit our website at Submit a Manuscript | MSA. The MSR is indexed with JSTOR, ProQuest, and EBSCO.
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We look forward to your contributions and to advancing the field of sociology in our region.