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ajs-review-process

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Use to understand how the American Journal of Sociology (AJS) evaluates a manuscript — its distinctive student-run, double-blind review out of the University of Chicago Department of Sociology, the "preject" screen, reviewer assignment by a Manuscript Assignment Board, and decision categories. Sets expectations and shapes the paper to survive review; it does not contact editors.

When to use

• Stress-test the manuscript against the AJS process
• Interpreting a decision letter
• Understanding the 'preject' screen
• Understanding reviewer assignment by a Manuscript Assignment Board
• Shaping the paper to pass review
• Calibrating expectations for AJS decisions

When not to use

• Contacting editors

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