Please read the following guidelines and then fill out the proposal below. If your proposal is selected, you will be contacted by the journal. If you would prefer to download and complete a document version of this proposal form, please click here.
SAGE is focused on providing Guest Editors with a smooth and enjoyable experience through all stages of their Special Collection journey. We understand the concerns that may come with considering being a Guest Editor; however, SAGE's journals team is here to support you every step of the way, with a strong set of tools, dedicated promotions, and more available as needed.
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As a Guest Editor, you’re the starting point for the research in your Collection, and also the one credited for its success after publication.
Additional responsibilities may vary depending on the journal, and full details will be provided. Learn more about the process with SAGE and the benefits of being a Guest Editor here.
Special Collections are selections of high-quality articles on topics of current interest, organized by Guest Editors who are recognized experts in their field. Running a Special Collection can:
All Special Collection articles, including commissioned papers, will undergo full, independent peer review, in line with SAGE’s ethical and peer review and publishing policies.
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Please provide as much information as possible to enable us to fully evaluate your proposal and work with you to develop the idea into a Collection. Proposals lacking sufficient detail, that do not meet our requirements, or which lack a good standard of English, will not be considered. All Special Collection proposals are subject to approval by each journal’s Editorial Team. We will contact you if we are able to move forward with your proposal.
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If you have any questions, you can email us at US.SpecialCollections@sagepub.com.