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EXPEDITION MAGAZINE
Writer’s Guidelines
Editorial Policy and Practice
PURPOSE. Expedition presents articles on research in archaeology and anthropology to a broad audience
of scholars, students, and the lay public. While reflecting the interests of researchers associated with
the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the magazine
communicates the entire range of ideas represented within archaeology and anthropology throughout
the world. It therefore offers all scholars involved in such research an opportunity to publish well-
illustrated accounts of their work for a broad, general audience.
FORMAT. Expedition appears three times a year (April, August, and December). Individual issues
generally consist of articles on a variety of topics, although special issues may include multiple
articles that focus on a single theme. In addition to feature articles, the magazine includes short
articles, many of which fall within fairly regular departments (e.g. Book News & Reviews, Field
Experience, From the Archives, Meet the Curators, Museum Mosaic, Portraits, Research Notes,
Science & Archaeology, and What in the World).
Feature articles should not exceed 3,000 words and should be accompanied by 7-10 illustrations
(photographs and line drawings, preferably in color) and up to 7 bibliographic references. Photo
essays on a particular site, topic, or exhibit are also appropriate.
Departmental pieces vary in length, but should not exceed 1,200 words with 3-4 illustrations and 3
bibliographic references. Book News & Reviews and Portraits should be about 500 words. Items
included in Museum Mosaic are usually 100 words or less with one illustration.
REVIEW PROCESS AND EDITING.
Feature articles are refereed by at least two scholars. An otherwise excellent article may not be
appropriate in content or format for Expedition’s audience. If the reviewers recommend acceptance of
an article, it may be sent back to the author