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pmla-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a literary or language-studies project fits PMLA (Publications of the Modern Language Association) and which venue to target. PMLA is the discipline's generalist flagship, so the test is interest to scholars and teachers of language and literature broadly, not narrow specialist novelty. Helps frame the question; it does not gather sources.

When to use

• Choosing among possible essays or framings for a PMLA submission
• Deciding between a regular article and a special feature
• Confirming the project is the kind of work PMLA publishes
• Pressure-testing fit before investing in a project
• Reframing specialist pitches to address significant problems
• Evaluating if a piece is too narrow or for specialists only

When not to use

• Gathering sources
• Writing the essay
• Submitting the manuscript

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