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What is Compass?
What is Compass?
Compass aims to navigate its readers through the four exciting fields of Anthropology. Our student journal highlights the exemplary level of academic research in Anthropology at the University of Alberta and elsewhere.
Compass is published as collaboration AGAS and the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
Submissions consist of original ongoing research, reviews of current anthropological issues, and anything related to an anthropological interest from any of the sub-fields.
We welcome multi-media projects that may include audiovisual components, GIS or other 3D modelling, in addition to more traditional print materials.
Compass Journal Editors-in-Chief - Karlene Dunne & Tristian Mula
ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are currently accepting submissions for Volume 6, No. 1, and are looking for peer-reviewers and co-editors for the upcoming Fall and Winter terms!
Why submit your work to Compass?
Become published in an academic peer-reviewed journal.
Experience the peer-review and editing processes involved in academia.
Share your research in an open-access journal.
Enhance your academic CV and graduate school applications.
Why become a Peer-Reviewer for Compass?
Experience the peer-review and editing processes involved in academia.
Learn how to conduct blind peer-reviews, navigate online submission portals, and follow formatting guidelines.
Assist your peers by providing feedback to improve their publications.
Enhance your academic CV and graduate school applications.
Why become a Co-Editor for Compass?
Experience all aspects of the academic publishing pipeline, including advertising, peer-reviewing, copy-editing, formatting, and publishing.
Discover how to navigate online submission portals, manage submissions, and organize peer-reviewers.
Learn how to create promotional materials and organize events - such as poster competitions - to add to your portfolio.
Promote student-led academic journals, providing opportunities for anthropology students to gain experience in academic publishing and conference presenting.
Enhance your academic CV and graduate school applications.
DEADLINES:
Call for Submissions open until October 31, 2026. Submissions are through the Compass website (HERE). You must log into your account or register one.
Call for Peer-Reviewers open until April 30, 2026. Training provided, date TBD in a follow-up email to successful applicants. Those interested can apply HERE.
Applications for Co-Editor Positions open until April 30, 2026. Training provided, date TBD. Looking to fill up to 3 positions. Those interested can apply HERE.
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