The PER Editorial Guidelines

PER encourages students, teachers, and industry experts in Pakistan to contribute to our website and quarterly magazine.  Before you submit your article, let’s go through this page to find answers to your questions about:

1. The article submission principles
2. The types of content we can and cannot accept
3. Style and formatting
4. Article submission process 
   

1. The Article Submission Principles

• For publication, submissions must adhere to our quality standards

PER maintains specific standards for the articles we accept. Editors retain the authority to decline contributions that do not meet our editorial criteria.

• The editorial team holds the authority for all final content decisions

This indicates that the PER editorial team has the right to:

• • Edit and modify your content for search optimization, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and updates as needed.
  • Incorporate calls-to-action for PER content and offers, such as downloadable reports and other publications. 
  • Utilize the author’s photo across our content, including PER’s social media channels. 
  • Remove the article from the website and/or magazine.

• Essential requirements for each post we publish

PER has 8 core areas: Education Policy, Science & Technology, School Education, University Education, Creativity & Innovation, Youth Development, Adult Literacy, and Skills Development. 

• • Original ideas, persuasive arguments, and excellent writing are essential. 
  • Submissions must be original and unpublished. 
  • We do not accept articles that have been previously published elsewhere.
  • The articles must be comprehensive, data-rich, analytical, and opinionated.

• PER cannot guarantee article publication

Our editorial team carefully assesses all articles, considering factors such as how well a topic aligns with our site’s structure and focus areas, its SEO potential, and its relevance to our audience. While we strive to publish the most valuable and pertinent educational content, we cannot guarantee the publication of every article submission. Our evaluation is primarily based on the suitability of our audience and the potential impact of each topic.

2. The Types of Content We Can and Cannot Accept

• The Types of Articles We Accept 

The content of the article should be pertinent to the designated focus areas associated with the education sector in Pakistan. The articles must provide readers with in-depth knowledge supported by relevant, recent examples, original quotes, statistics and facts, and up-to-date information.

• The Types of Articles We Do Not Accept

  • Avoid submitting articles on topics already covered in our magazine. 

• • Conduct a site search before submitting to ensure originality. 

• • Refrain from submitting content that is offensive, inaccurate, or excessively critical, as this platform is not intended for airing grievances.

• • Ensure that the content aligns with the focus areas of the Education sector in Pakistan.

• • Submissions should contribute positively to the educational discourse in Pakistan, promoting constructive insights and discussions.
    
    

3. Style and Formatting

• Formatting Guidelines 

• • Articles should be a minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1,000 words.
  • Ensure that all references are reliable and relevant to the content.
  • For Magazine: Incorporate references within the text of your article. Note that we do not accept hyperlinks, footnotes, endnotes, or reference lists at the end of the article.
  • For Website: Incorporate references through hyperlink citations in your article.
  • All submissions must adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Use American spellings.
  • Submit your article in MS Word (PDF documents will not be accepted).
    
    

4. Article Submission Process

• Submission Guidelines

  • Share a brief introduction about yourself (maximum 3 lines).
  • Share a recent photograph of yourself. Image requirements: 1,000 x 1,000 pixels, 300 DPI.
  • Share your mobile number.
  • Unsure whether your article topic is the right fit? Submit your idea through our Article Request Form before proceeding.
  • Submit your article to [email protected].

If your proposed topic meets our editorial criteria and aligns with our content strategy, we will notify you via email.

Note: We welcome you to submit your work for publication in our quarterly digital magazine. A maximum of 6 articles will be selected for each quarterly edition. All other submissions may be considered for publication on our website.