Introduction
The Kaleidoscope Chronicle aims to recognise the hard work and ingenuity of our students for exercising their critical thinking faculties in giving their voices in academia. With the steadily increasing quality of teaching and learning at HSUHK, The Kaleidoscope Chronicle establishes an annual thematic focus and invites submissions from students on a yearly basis. The papers submitted by selected students will undergo a meticulous review and editorial process aimed at ensuring the excellence of their scholarly contributions.
Through the demanding editorial standards in place, students are encouraged to refine their academic writing skills and assume greater responsibility in their scholarly endeavors. The publication of their work in the journal not only enhances their academic proficiency but also augments their competitiveness in both job seeking and advanced academic pursuits. It is envisioned that the journal will foster a culture of academic inquiry and discourse among students at HSUHK.
For more details, please contact the editors of the journal, at engjournal@hsu.edu.hk.
Why should I submit my work?
If your work is accepted, you will:
- have a chance to have it published (impressive résumé!);
- have a chance to have it stored in the HSUHK library database;
- gain valuable experience with the publication process;
- improve your work through rigorous review;
- receive a copy of your work (or an excerpt of your work) in print;
Our team of reviewers and editors will provide you with a simulated process of rigorous academic review where you will receive feedback to make necessary revisions and enhance your audience awareness by learning how to write in a more reader-friendly manner.
Submission
How do I submit my work?
Please email your submissions to engjournal@hsu.edu.hk.
Note: Submissions must be sent in a .doc or .docx format and must not be a protected file format. Any work that does not follow the above format will not be considered.
What kinds of papers does the Journal accept?
Our Journal accepts a wide range of academic papers, as shown below:
| Types of paper | Description | Word limit (words) |
|---|---|---|
| Research article | – with a primary research focus – e.g. capstone project, term papers | 3000 – 6000 |
| Review article | – with a secondary research focus – e.g. secondary research reports, academic essays, term papers | 1000 – 2000 |
| Artistic review | – an academic review of artistic production – e.g. film, play, and musical performance | 800 – 1000 |
Submission Guidelines
- Submission: Email your work to engjournal@hsu.edu.hk after reviewing the submission guidelines.
- Word limit: Submissions must not exceed the word limit of your respective paper type as stated in the above table.
- File format: Submissions must be sent in a .doc or .docx format and must not be a protected file format.
- Formatting: For literature papers, please adhere to the MLA documentation format. For linguistics and language papers, kindly follow the APA documentation format. For assistance with citation formatting, we suggest referring to owl.purdue.edu.
- Originality: All work must be original to the author and must not have been published in any citable form. All uses of generative artificial intelligence technologies should be cited properly.
- Cover page: Please include a cover page with information about the submission and the author(s). Please refer to this sample paper for the format of a cover page.
- Authors: You should include your full name, student ID and programme on the cover page. Avoid including your name anywhere else in the paper (for the purpose of a blind review).
- Plagiarism and libel: Any work containing plagiarized, defamatory, or libelous content will be formally rejected from publication.
- Copyrights: Submitted material must not infringe existing copyrights or the rights of a third party.
Other Suggestions
- Review process: You must be prepared to respond promptly to emails from managing editors regarding additional documents or declarations to submit. If selected, you are also expected to respond promptly to emails from your review editors and make necessary revisions based on their comments.
- Proofreading: Proofread your work to make sure that there are no typos, spelling errors, or grammatical inaccuracies. This will ensure a more efficient reviewing process.
- Formatting and citations: You may refer to this sample paper for an example of a well-formatted paper.
Review Process
The editorial board will review your submission and recommend a course of action for the work. All submissions are read by a panel of editorial staff and undergo a preliminary screening process; only those that seem likely to meet the standards of the Journal are sent to review editors for detailed comments and further feedback. Based on these comments, you will be required to revise your paper to ensure its quality is up to publication standards.
When will I know the results of my submission?
Shortlisted submissions that are qualified to undergo detailed review will receive notification by email.
When will the Journal be published?
The Journal is expected to be published by the end of Semester 2 every year.