Author Guide
Emerging Papers publishes original research from exceptional high school scholars under a continuous, open-access publication model.
Who Can Submit
- Target Authors: Submissions are primarily open to high school students (or recent graduates presenting work completed during high school).
- Student-Focused Teacher Research: Educators and teachers conducting educational research, pedagogical studies, or academic work specifically focused on high school students or secondary education are eligible to submit as sole authors.
- Co-authorship & Mentorship: Teachers, mentors, or academic supervisors may also appear as co-authors and/or advisors on student-led research papers, provided the student's contribution remains central to the project.
- Parent / Guardian Consent: Authors under 18 need the consent of a parent or legal guardian. After you submit, we email them a link to confirm, and your paper can only be published once they have.
Full eligibility, peer review, and integrity requirements are set out in the Publication Policy — read it in full before submitting.
Before You Submit
Review the following before preparing your manuscript:
Manuscript Templates
Word templates for each paper type — download the one that matches what you're submitting and format your paper accordingly.