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The Journal as a System of Norms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 June 2010

Albert Weale
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Abstract

As with any other institution, a scholarly journal can be understood as a system of norms. This article examines those norms, drawing its evidence from participant observation over a number of years. It discusses particular norms as they apply to authors, reviewers and editors, before considering some general themes including: the implicit nature of the norms and tacit knowledge, changes in norms and monitoring.

Type
Fortieth Anniversary Contribution
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British Journal of Political Science , Volume 40 , Issue 3 , July 2010 , pp. 477 - 485
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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