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arsoc-topic-selection

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Use when judging whether a sociology literature is an Annual Review of Sociology (ARSoc)-scale review topic — mature, broadly important, and genuinely in need of an authoritative cross-subfield synthesis — and framing the review's animating question. Decides fit; it does not gather the literature (arsoc-literature-synthesis) or pitch the Committee (arsoc-proposal-and-commissioning).

When to use

• Judging if a literature is ARSoc-shaped
• Deciding between ARSoc and sibling outlets
• Framing the review's animating question
• Assessing topic maturity and broad importance
• Checking need for synthesis
• Evaluating tractability for the ARSoc envelope

When not to use

• Gathering the literature
• Pitching the Committee
• Reporting original data or findings
• Developing pure theoretical arguments
• Writing handbook chapters
• Submitting unsolicited manuscripts

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