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Faculty Advisor:Dr. Tama Hasson
Co-Editors-in-Chief:Liane Dallalzadeh
Jeffrey Lin
What is USJ?
UCLA’s premier undergraduate science journal
Annual publication showcasing original undergraduate research
Exposes undergraduates to the vibrant UCLA research community
Provides a new venue for interaction between faculty and students
25 volumes since founding
USJ Benefits:
Interaction with fellow undergraduates passionate about science and research.
Knowledge and skill in scientific writing Real experience with peer review and
publishing an academic journal.
How can you contribute to USJ?
How can you contribute to USJ? Authors: submit articles for publication Staff:
Managing Editors: Oversee all decisions and are responsible for one subdivision of the journal:○ Research ○ Review○ Layout
Assistant Managing Editors: work with the MEs to ensure all deadlines are met and all staff members are on task.
Editorial Board: Edit research and review articles for clarityWe are recruiting for all staff positions as well as Asst.
ME of Review, Asst. ME of Research, ME of Layout
Course Credit
Honors Collegium 101B2 units, P/NP, Honors credit for working on USJ Winter QuarterWorkshops on Peer Review
H.C. 101B is MANDATORY for USJ involvement
Application Deadline for USJ Staff:
Wednesday November 7th , 2012
Email application to [email protected] and turn in hard copy @ LS 2103
*** Everything must be turned in by 4 PM.
Our Journal:
USJ articles are categorized into two sections:
Review articles (7-10 articles) Research articles (7-10 articles)
Review Articles
Summary of the current state of understanding on a particular topic
Analyze or discuss research published by others (highlighting 2-3 new key findings)
No reporting on preliminary data or new experimental results
Please adhere strictly to our submission guidelines (http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/usj.htm)
Deadline: Thursday January 10th, 2013 @ 4 PM in Life Science Building Room 2103.
Example
Research Articles Original research conducted by you, an
undergraduate, supported by a faculty advisor
Article MUST be in scientific paper formatPlease adhere strictly to our submission
guidelines (can be found online: http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/usj.htm )
E-mail us, [email protected], with questions or concerns
Deadline: Thursday January 10th, 2013 @ 4 PM.
Example
Want to publish?
Submission Guidelines can be found on our website: http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/usj.htm
Submission Guidelines must be STRICTLY FOLLOWED.
E-mail us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or concerns
USJ cannot guarantee that all research articles submitted will be published
Timeline
Now to Jan. 10, 2013: Write and submit Research articles, Review articles
Jan. 10, 2013: Due date for ALL articles Jan. 12, 2013 to March 2013:
Editorial Board and Review Board, Writers revise article (completed by Spring Break)
End of March 2013 – May 1, 2013: Managing Editor layout/design, final revision by faculty and editors
May 1, 2013: Send to Print (4-6 Weeks)
June - Release date for Vol. 26 June - End of the year Banquet!!!
Contact USJ Website: http://www.ugresearchsci.ucla.edu/usj.htm E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uclausj Faculty Advisor:
Tama Hasson, Ph.D., [email protected] Program Representative:
Menise Lyons Co-Editors-in-Chief:
Jeffrey LinLiane Dallalzadeh
From USJ…to you
Thanks for attending this meeting.
We look forward to working with you this year.
Submission Deadline for Articles: Thursday January 10th , 2013 at 4PM
Application Deadline for USJ Staff: Wednesday November 7th , 2012 at 4PM
