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Editorial Policy. Urban Geography publishes research articles covering a wide range of topics and approaches of interest to urban geographers. Articles should be relevant, timely, and well-designed, should have broad significance, and should demonstrate originality.

Editorial policy requires that the author certify in a cover letter that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere in whole or in part, that it is not currently under editorial review by any other publication, and that it will not be submitted elsewhere while under editorial review by Urban Geography. The cover letter must also include the title of article and name, affiliation, full mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of each author.

To facilitate the anonymous review process, please remove all identifying information from the manuscript as well as headers and/or footers. All parts of the manuscript, including abstract, text, indented quotations, footnotes, references, tables, and figure captions, must be double-spaced in 12-point type, with one-inch page margins, right margin remaining uneven. Prepare the manuscript as a single file (preferably as a Microsoft Word *.doc file or rich text format *.rtf file), and submit the manuscript along with the cover letter by email with “Urban Geography Submission” in the subject line to

The manuscript review process will be handled by one of the Co-Editors:

Abstract. A double-spaced abstract of no more than 150 words is required. Consult James O. Wheeler, "Writing Abstracts," Urban Geography, Vol. 17, No. 4, 1996, if more details are needed.

Text. Please use indentation to indicate the start of a new paragraph.

Footnotes. Footnotes should be used sparingly and only for remarks not suited to the body of the text. Footnotes should be typed (all lines double-spaced) on a separate page and placed in the manuscript at the end of the text immediately before "References." Acknowledgments should be given as Footnote 1 and keyed immediately following the title of the manuscript.

Citations. In the text, references to the literature should cite, in parentheses, the author's last name [comma] and year of publication, e.g., (McCreery, 2003). Indicate page numbers only in the case of a direct quote, e.g., (Jordan, 2004, p. 12). If a work has more than two authors, include only the last name of the first author and as many of the subsequent authors as necessary to distinguish the work from other references, followed by "et al."

References. Beginning on a separate page following the footnotes, all references should be listed alphabetically by author's last name. Please do not use a hanging indent; lines should be flush left and double-spaced, with an additional double space between entries. Alphabetize a work with no author–e.g., a newspaper article–by the first significant word in the title. List the names of all authors for each entry (i.e., do not use "et al."). For works such as brochures, films, CDs, or computer software, identify them as such immediately following the title. For a non-English article, chapter, or book, give the English translation in brackets immediately following the foreign language title. For a publication of limited circulation, include a name and address from which the publication can be obtained.

Special care is needed to ensure that all references cited in the text are included under "References" and that all references included under "References" are cited in the text. Bibliographic information should be ordered as follows:

Articles. Author's last name [comma], author's initial(s) (with each initial followed by a period) [comma], year of publication (no parentheses) [comma], title of article (do not enclose in quotation marks; capitalize only proper nouns and first word of title and subtitle) [period]. Title of journal underlined or in italics (with first and major words beginning with caps) [comma], volume (starting with caps and abbreviated, followed by a period, a space, and then the Arabic numeral; do not include issue number unless each issue of journal begins on Page 1) [comma], inclusive page numbers (numbers only; do not include "pp.") [period]. Example:

Edgington, D. W., 1995, Locational preferences of Japanese real estate investors in North America. Urban Geography, Vol. 16, 373-396.

Books. Author's name (same as for articles) [comma], year of publication (no parentheses) [comma], title of book underlined or in italics (with first and major words beginning with caps) [period]. City of publication, USPS state abbreviation or the name of the country) [colon]: Publishing company [period]. Example:

Berry, B. J. L., 1991, Long-Wave Rhythms in Economic Development and Political Behavior. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Chapters in Books. Author's name (same as for articles) [comma], year of publication (no parentheses) [comma], title of chapter (same as title of article: do not enclose in quotation marks; capitalize only proper nouns and first word of title and subtitle) [period]. The word "In" followed by editor's initial(s) (with each initial followed by a period) and last name (do not invert) [comma], the word "editor" [comma], title of book underlined or in italics (with first and major words beginning with caps) [period]. City of publication (same as for books) [colon]: Publishing company [comma], chapter's inclusive page numbers (without "pp.") [period]. Example:

Borchert, J. R., 1991, Futures of American cities. In J. F. Hart, editor, Our Changing Cities. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 218-250.

Tables. Each table must be typed (double-spaced) on a separate page. Tables should be numbered consecutively and placed immediately after "References."

Copyrighted Material. Permission to use copyrighted material must be obtained by the author from the copyright holder.

Maps and Diagrams. Maps and diagrams are referenced in text as figures. At the time your manuscript is accepted, a separate electronic file (not embedded in a word processing file) will be required for each map, diagram, chart, or photograph. Graphics embedded in a word processing file are not acceptable. Graphics must be of professional quality and be produced according to the following specifications and recommendations:

1. Figures should be submitted electronically. As listed above, do not submit maps and diagrams embedded in a word processing file and do not submit them as graphic images. Graphic image formats should only be used for photographs. File formats are listed in order of preference. When submitting electronic versions of figures, the following graphics file formats are acceptable (as long as they are accessible in the PC domain):

(a) Drawing programs (preferred): Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand, Corel Draw, and Corel Photopaint. Do not flatten or render graphic or text layers. Pictures and images should not be inserted into one of these drawing programs and submitted as drawing program files unless they are part of a larger composite drawing.

(b) Visual presentation formats (do not work well in a professional publishing environment but can be utilized): Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Quattro Pro, and Corel Presentations.

(c) Output formats: .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) and .eps (encapsulated postscript).

(d) Graphic Image formats (listed in order of preference but are only used as a last resort and authors should be aware they must be modified to the exact standards of the journal): .tif or .tiff, .bmp, .pcx, .jpg or .jpeg, and .gif.

2. Figures should be created at scale. That is, they should be generated at the same size they will appear in the journal.

(a) Horizontal (portrait) positioning is preferred and means that the illustration is to be read in the same manner as the text. For a full-page illustration, width is not to exceed 4¾ inches; maximum length is 7½ inches if figure caption is to occupy one line only. Smaller sizes are encouraged. In measuring length, allow 1/8 of an inch for each additional line of figure caption.

(b) Vertical (broadside or landscape) positioning is acceptable but requires a 90º shift of the publication to be read and is therefore discouraged. Such an illustration usually occupies a full page. For a full-page illustration, the figure's short axis is not to exceed 4¾ inches, and its long axis is to be 7½ inches or less. Smaller sizes are encouraged. In measuring the short axis, if figure caption is more than one line, allow 1/8 of an inch for each additional line.

3. Please do not include figure number, caption, or source within the body of the figure.

(a) On the back of each map or diagram, write lightly in pencil the figure number and manuscript author's last name.

(b) Type all figure captions (including source, if applicable) on a separate page (double-spaced) and insert this page at the end of the manuscript.

4. Dot matrix graphics cannot be accepted. For graphics generated on laser printers, 300 dots per inch is acceptable; however, 600 dpi is preferred for sharper image quality.

5. For computer generated figures, hatch and other patterns reproduce better than density grey tones; however, if grey tones are used, select those that use fewer than 100 dpi.

6. On maps, figure-ground relationship can be enhanced by applying a dot screen or stipple to water areas. Use italicized letters for identifying water features.

7. Six-point type is the smallest that should be used on at-scale figures; larger type is preferred.

Photographs. Occasionally, black and white photographs are accepted; they must have excellent contrast and exposure and be printed on glossy paper at the exact size to appear in the journal. Photographs–like maps and diagrams–are referenced in text as figures.

Language (English-Language Editing)

In some cases, papers submitted to Urban Geography suffer from English-language problems that make it difficult or impossible for reviewers to evaluate the research or to provide constructive comments. In these cases, the Editors may decline to send papers out for external review.

Authors for whom English is a second language may wish to have a manuscript professionally edited before submission for external review. Authors may wish to make arrangements with any of a large number of professional editing services, such as:

Word Merchant Communications, http://www.wordmerchant.ca
International Science Editing, http://www.internationalscienceediting.com
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Cambridge Language Consulting, http://www.camlang.com

Authors considering the use of any of these services should contact the firms directly for information on cost, payment, and other terms of service.

Please note that this information is provided for the convenience of authors, and does not constitute endorsement of the listed services. The use of English-language editing services does not guarantee acceptance or preference for publication in Urban Geography. Neither Bellwether Publishing, Ltd., nor the Editors of Urban Geography, receives any commission or any other benefit from any of these editing services in exchange for this listing. We cannot accept responsibility or liability for any services provided, and we do not imply any guarantees or warranties about their content or accuracy.

Urban Geography Style Examples

Use The Chicago Manual of Style for general style guidelines. Exceptions, additions, and highlights are listed here.

Title Page:

[TITLE] – roman, centered, all caps
[Author] – italicized, centered, upper- and lowercase; "and" is not italicized
[Affiliation] – boldface, centered, upper- and lowercase, department and institution

List authors vertically (do not place authors side by side unless they are at the same institution)

Mark the corresponding author with and endnote number (usually ¹ or ²). The accompanying endnote should read:

Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to [corresponding author, full mailing address]; telephone: [telephone number]; fax: [fax number]; e-mail: [e-mail address].

Samples (2 authors, 3 authors):

Abstract:

"Abstract:" – italicized, indented, initial cap; the rest of the abstract is double indented.

 

Sample:

    Abstract: This study examines Miami's position in the urban hierarchy and its development in the context of the process of globalization. Miami is an exceptional city in the sense that it combines a subordinate and peripheral position in the national urban system with a prominent international position.

 

    In 1996 Miami celebrates its centennial. In its lifetime, this city changed, first from a military outpost to a popular resort for northern tourists, and then to a "Latin" city with an outspoken southern orientation. . . .

Headings:

#1 – BOLD, CENTERED, ALL CAPS

#2 – ROMAN, CENTERED, ALL CAPS

#3 – Roman, Centered, Initial Caps

#4 – Italicized, Left Justified, Upper- and Lowercase

#5 – Italicized, indented, initial cap only, followed by a period. Followed by the rest of the paragraph.

Notes:
    Number 1 head is for publisher use only to indicate special sections within the journal
    If using one level of headings – Use level 2 headings
    If using two levels of headings – Use level 2 and 4 headings
    If using three levels of headings – Use level 2, 4, and 5 headings
    If using four levels of headings – Use level 2, 3, 4, and 5 headings

Running Heads:

These will be inserted in the typeset manuscript by the publisher. Authors should not include running heads or footers on the submitted manuscript as this complicates the review process.

Text:

Reference citations in text – list by year (oldest to newest), then alphabetically; if there are 3 or more authors in a reference, then use only the first author's name with "et al."; make sure that all citations have a corresponding reference listed at the end of the article; only use page numbers for direct quotes; spell out "and"; use a comma between author and date; do not use the word "see" before citations (e.g., Townsend and Butler, 1996, p. 255)

Table and figure citations – write the table or figure number in the right margin the first time that it is mentioned; use the abbreviation when citing the figure (e.g., Fig. 1, Table 1, etc.)

Endnote citations – write the endnote number in the right margin to make it more visible to the typesetter

Prefixes – "anti-," "mid-," "post-," and "pre-" are generally hyphenated; most others are not hyphenated unless they can be misread (e.g., "sub," "multi," "counter," "under," "non")

Hyphens – "African American" should not be hyphenated, even when used as an adjective

Abbreviations – states should be spelled out when written in the text (abbreviate when they are within parentheses); "versus" should be spelled out in the text (abbreviate when it is within parentheses); U.S. and U.K. should be spelled out in text; use "e.g." rather than "for example" and "i.e." rather than "that is" in parentheses.

Semicolons – semicolons should only be used when separating complete sentences or groups that include commas

Lists – for full paragraphs or lists within paragraphs: use "(1), (2), (3), etc."

Capitalization – when "Black" and "White" are used as a racial group they should be capitalized; capitalize both words in a title if they are hyphenated (e.g, "Re-Presenting"); lowercase all prepositions regardless of length (e.g., in, of, under, at from, by, etc.); "State" should be capitalized if referring to the government (e.g., the State of Louisiana); "Western" should be capitalized when it is referring to the geographical region (e.g., Western-style shopping malls)

Commas – use commas for numbers with 4 or more digits (e.g., 6,270)

Numbers – should be spelled out if under "10"; use figures for all numbers 10 and over, or if the number is under 10 but grouped with numbers 10 and above (e.g., 5 of the 15 cities); use numbers in parentheses for a series within a paragraph, as well as a series of paragraphs (e.g., This paper makes three main points: (1)_____, (2)_____, and (3)_____); use percent symbols when used with numerals (e.g., 75%)

Tables:

"Table 1. [Table Title]" – Period after table number, followed by one emdash; [Table Numbers] are bold, [Table Title] is roman, the whole line is centered with large and small caps

Use two horizontal lines under the table title, one horizontal line below column heads

Column headings – roman, centered, cap on first word only

Row headings – roman, left justified, cap on first word only

Spell out all abbreviations that will fit into the table

n.a. = not available – roman, with periods, lowercase

Notes at bottom of table

Table notes – use letters to indicate notes (not numbers because they may be confused with the article's endnotes); list each letter on its own line

p-values (or other statistics [e.g., F]) – put all p-values on the same line in descending order with periods between each (i.e., *p > .05. **p > .01. ***p > .001.)

"Source:" or "Sources:" – italicized, left justified, initial cap

Sample:

TABLE 1.—SELECTED INDICATORS OF THE POSITION OF FOUR CITIES IN THE U.S. URBAN HEIRARCHY^a

^aForbes 500 headquarters in 1993; number of headquarters of largest 500 U.S. law firms in 1993; number of Federal Express shipments to other destinations; national rank order of air-traffic connectivity in 1992 (number of nonstop and one-stop services).
Sources: Forbes (April 25, 1994); Lawyer's Almanac (1994); Mitchelson and Wheeler (1994); Ivy (1993).

Figures:

"Fig. 1." [figure caption]. – indented under figure, bold, upper and lowercase, abbreviate "Figure," after the figure caption use a period

Sample:

Photo

    Fig. 1. A classification of cities according to their importance as command centers in the world-economy and the extent of the internationalization of their urban landscapes.

Endnotes:

"NOTES" – roman, centered, all caps

"¹" – list the endnote markings in the text and in the NOTES section with superscript numbers; full justify, no indent

Samples:

¹Festival marketplaces in restored market buildings or on the site of a historic marketplace include Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston (incorporating Quincy Market), Pike Street Market, Seattle, and south Street Seaport, New York (occupying the site of the historic Fulton Market).
²It is probably significant, then, that earlier in his career Benjamin Thompson renovated Weybosset Arcade in Providence, Rhode Island, the oldest mall in the United States (Frieden and Sagalyn, 1989, p. 10).
³For example, Lubbock, Texas introduced recycled water into a dry creekbed in order to create a riverwalk (Breen and Rigby, 1991).

References:

"REFERENCES" – centered, roman, uppercase
Make sure that all references are cited in the text. If not, query the author to delete them
Alphabetize references by last name of author
Use last names and initials only, do not spell out the first or middle names for consistency
Always cite the city and state (and country if other than the United States)

Samples:

Advertisement

More Music! More Fun! More Celebration!, 1994, Honolulu Advertiser, November 21, advertisement.

 

Journal Publication

Amin, A. and Thrift, N., 1992, Neo-Marshallian nodes in global networks. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Vol. 16, 571-587.

 

Books

Brechin, G., 1990, San Francisco: The city beautiful. In P. Polledri, editor, Visionary San Francisco. Munich, Germany: Prestel-Verlag, 40-61.

Forbes, J., 1982, Native Americans of California and Nevada. Happy Camp, CA: Naturegraph Publications (revised edition).

Cutler, I., 1982, Chicago: Metropolis of the Mid-Continent (3rd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.

 

Edited Book

Marston, S. A., Towers, G., Cadwallader, M., and Kirby, A., 1989, The urban problematic. In G. L. Gaile and C. J. Willmott, editors, Geography in America. Columbus, OH: Merrill, 651-672.

 

Unpublished Manuscript

Elgie, R., 1966, The Development of San Francisco Manufacturing, 1848-1880. Unpublished master's thesis, Department of Geography, University of California, Berkeley.

 

Working Paper

Kroll, C. and Kimball, L., 1997, Not in My City. Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles Homelessness Project, Working Paper 53.

 

Author is Also Editor

Berry, B. J. L., editor, 1977, The Social Burdens of Environmental Pollution: A Comparative Metropolitan Data Source. Cambridge, MA: Ballinger.

 

Book in Press

Holloway, S. L. and Valentine, G., in press, Children and the Information Age. London, UK: Falmer.

 

 Supplement Reference

Saegert, S., 1980, Masculine cities and feminine suburbs: Polarized ideas, contradictory realities. Signs. Journal of Women in Culture and Society, Special Issue. Women and the American City, spring supplement, Vol. 5, No. 3, S96-S111.

 

Magazine Article

Spencer, S., 1979, Childhood’s End. Harper’s, May, pp. 16-19.

 

Newspaper Article

Debro, A., 1999, Fountain Heights residents still oppose downtown revitalization project. Birmingham News, January 24, p. 19A.

 

Paper (unpublished) Presented at a Meeting

Lake, R. W., 1995, Volunteers, NIMBYs, and Environmental Justice: Dilemmas of Democratic Practice. Unpublished paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Chicago, IL.

 

Paper (published) Presented at a Meeting

Lake, R. W., 1995, Volunteers, NIMBYs, and Environmental Justice: Dilemmas of Democratic Practice. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Chicago, IL.

 

Government Report

Industrial Relations, 1916, Industrial Relations: Final Report and Testimony Submitted to Congress by the Commission on Industrial Relations. Washington, DC: Senate Document 415, 64th Congress, 1st Session, Volume 11.

LFC (La Follette Committee), 1938, Hearings, Exhibit 9527, Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher to Bishop, August 26, 1938. In United States Senate, Subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor, Hearings on S. Res. 266: Violations of Free Speech and the Rights of Labor (75 Parts), Part 61, 22374-22375. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

_______, 1944, Violations of Free Speech and the Rights of Labor, Report of the Committee on Education and Labor Pursuant to S. Res. 266, Report 398, Part IX. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

United States Department of Commerce, 1993, Unpublished export trade statistics.

 

Computer Reports

U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1991, 1990 Census of Population and Housing, Summary Tape File 1A, Pacific Division. CD-90-1A [Compact Disc-ROM].

 

Internet Source

Nezu, R., 2000, E-commerce: A revolution with power. Retrieved December 15, 2001 from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Web site at http://www.oecd.org/subject/growth/speech_nezy_final.pdf

 

Article with non-English title

Blanchard, R., 1922, Une methodé de geographie urbaine [A method of urban geography]. La Vie Urbaine, Vol. 4, 310-319.

 

"CASES CITED" – centered, roman, uppercase
For Legal Geographies Series include the cases cited at the end of REFERENCES

Samples:

Abrams v. United States, 1919, 250 US 616.

Atchison T. & S. F. Railway v. Gee, 1905, 139 F. 582 (CCSD, Iowa).

In re Phelan (Thomas v. Cincinnati, N.O. & T.P. Railway), 1894, 62 7 803 (CCSD, Ohio).

Operation Rescue v. Women=s Health Center, Inc., 1993, 626 So.2d. 664.

Vegelahn v. Guntner, 1896, 167 Mass. 92, 44 N.E. 1077.

 

"LEGISLATION CITED" – centered, roman, uppercase
For Legal Geographies Series include the legislation cited at the end of CASES CITED

Samples:

An Act to Encourage the Gradual Civilization of the Indian Tribes in This Province, and to Amend the Laws Respecting Indians [Indian Act], S.C. 1857, 20 Vic, c.26.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982, Schedule B, Canada Act, 1982, 1982, c.11 (U.K.) [R.S.C., 1985, Appendix II, No. 44].

Constitution Act, 1982, Schedule B., Canada Act, 1982, 1982, c.11 (U.K.).

For additional guidance on any matters not specifically addressed in the above listed instructions and examples, please consult The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition.

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