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sf-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a project fits Social Forces (SF) and how to frame it. SF is a general social-science journal (centered on sociology) that prizes methodological rigor and a theoretically grounded contribution of interest to a broad audience. Helps frame the question and judge fit; it does not collect data.

When to use

• Choosing among possible projects or framings for an SF submission
• Judging if a paper is too narrow, descriptive, or under-identified
• Deciding if a project is better suited to SF than a subfield or methods outlet
• Pressure-testing fit before investing in a project
• Framing questions for a general social-science audience
• Scoring manuscript on venue fit, novelty, evidence readiness, and audience ownership
• Comparing against sibling venues like ASR, AJS, Demography, or JMF

When not to use

• Collecting data
• Polishing format after fit is established
• Giving submission-ready advice without checking official source maps

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