OPEN FORUM FOR KERALA
STUDIES
Style Sheet
Guidelines
to Authors
Authors are
responsible for the content of their Research Papers especially for the
accuracy of all quotations and their proper attribution, all notes and
references citing the necessary details. The article is considered for
publication must be an original research output and on the clear understanding
that it is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. A
declaration to this regard should accompany the Research Paper. An abstract not
exceeding 200 words should be given along with key words not exceeding five.
The Research paper should including introduction sub titles conclusion and
detailed bibliography. The authors use double inverted comas while quoting
sentences. The quotation runs to more than fifty words set it off from the text
as a separate paragraph without quotation marks, indenting half an inch on both
sides. All non English words should be italicized. The authors follow the Microsoft Word format
with footnote option. The Research Paper not exceeding 20pages should be neatly
typed with double spaced on one side of A4 paper (in soft and hard copy). All
citation should be in the footnotes with bibliographical details. The font size
is 12 for content and 10 for footnote the font Cambria. The authors are
requested to send their full contact details and designation.
SOURCE MATERIAL
For directions on how to use
these properly, consult MLA Handbook for Writers of Research
Papers. In the bibliography primary and secondary
sources should be categorized separately.
BOOKS
The details
of book includes, complete name of the author(s) or editor(s), full title (italicized) place, name
of publisher, date of publication and
specify edition.
CITING ARTICLES IN PERIODICALS
(print version)
Magazines, newspapers and
other media are treated differently. There is a specific format for each type
of source. It includes author’s name, title of article in single inverter comas
‘...’ periodical, or journal title (italicized) ISSN, volume number, issue number,
date of publication, page numbers
INTERVIEWS, UNPUBLISHED
WRITINGS/ Oral sources
This category must include the details, name,
title or description, date and place
FROM THE INTERNET (electronic publications)
Use the following information
in the order for internet sources.
• Author’s name (it normally
appears at the beginning or the end of the document)
• Title of the document (if no
author’s name is available, begin entry with this)
• Information about print
publication (if the document gives information pertaining to previous print
publication, provide information as indicated for books or periodicals above)
• Title of the site (italicized)
• Date of electronic
publication or latest update
• Name of sponsoring
organization
• Date of access (the date you
visited the site)
• URL (electronic address,
enclosed in angle brackets
