Research notes in political science journals

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In addition to ‘regular’ articles, some political science journals publish shorter manuscripts as well. They are often called research notes, but the name, and indeed the format itself, can differ from one journal to another. Yet, this definition, by Public Opinion Quarterly, covers a lot of common ground:

Research Notes are shorter reports … of single findings, important extensions or replications of previous research, or other major additions to the literature that warrant publication, and which can be communicated effectively without the more extended theoretical development or detailed analysis characteristic of regular articles.

I have gone through the ‘author guidelines’ of more than three hundred political science journals and put together a list of journals that publish research notes. You can also click on the hyperlinks under Format Name to learn more about the format in each journal.

Please bear in mind that this is not an exhaustive list and that editorial policies change. If you notice that one or more journals are missing, or that one or more existing entries need updating, please send me an email. I would be happy to hear from you.

* Based on direct communication from editors.