NFL invites the submission of innovative research, news items, and thoughtful commentary for Rostrum magazine. Submissions should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words, and may include supporting material such as relevant photographs, handouts, charts, tables, or other appendices. Please also include your mailing address and email address. The NFL does not guarantee when or if submissions will be published.
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September 2011
2011 National Tournament
Deadline: July 22
October 2011
Forensics and Citizenship
Deadline: August 22
November 2011
e-NFL (speech and debate online)
Deadline: September 22
December 2011
Coach Leadership
Deadline: October 22
January 2012
Personal Wellness
Deadline: November 22
February 2012
Advocate Forensics
Deadline: December 22
March 2012
2012 National Tournament Preview
Deadline: January 22
April 2012
Global Awareness
Deadline: February 22
May 2012
Giving Back
Deadline: March 22
1. Submissions need to have current significance to the high school forensic community, including coaches, competitors, and judges.
2. Submissions must be free from religious or political bias or favoritism toward a certain region or school.
3. Submissions may not be inflammatory, libelous, or discriminatory toward any group based on race, culture, nationality, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or socioeconomic status.
4. Submissions should be written in English and free from grammatical errors or misspellings.
5. Submissions should provide APA or MLA citations for references. Please consult the most recent edition of the MLA or APA guidebook for guidelines.
6. Submissions must include a proper title. Subtitles are also acceptable.
7. Submissions must not have been submitted previously or simultaneously to other publications, except in cases of express consent from the NFL Executive Director. Permission from the other publisher/organization may also be required.
8. Submissions may be returned for revision or correction before they are published. In such circumstances, it is the responsibility of the author to return the corrected piece in a timely manner.
9. Submissions will not be returned to the author, except for revision. All submissions become the property of the National Forensic League.
10. Authors will not be paid for their submissions.
11. Authors should submit a short (1 to 2 line) biography to accompany their submissions. The biography may include coaching/competitive experience in forensics as well as educational or professional background information.
12. The NFL does not guarantee if or when a submitted piece will be used.
13. Articles should serve a non-commercial purpose. However, advertising space is available in Rostrum.
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