Instructions to Authors

Electronic Submission Guidelines  Figure Preparation Checklist Production Expenses.

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Articles

Articles are papers of major extent and contain detailed geoenvironmental data that support original interpretations or methods. Article length is not to exceed 20 double-spaced typewritten pages.

Manuscript Review

The DEG Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision concerning the acceptance or rejection of a paper. Manuscripts are reviewed by two or more referees for technical merit, quality of scientific content, and utility of the results for practicing geologists. Discussions and Replies are reviewed by the DEG Editor-in-Chief.

Manuscript Submittal

Format your manuscript using double-spaced lines and 12-point type, and submit one of three ways.

• Online: Submit your entire manuscript through the Rapid Review tracking system.
• Print: Print and/or copy your manuscript on only one side of each sheet. Send two copies of the manuscript and figures to DEG Editorial Assistant, AAPG, 1444 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119-3604. Include your computer files on a disk or CD. Headquarters staff will enter your contact information into Rapid Review and upload your files.
• Online and Print: Complete the online submittal forms through Rapid Review, but mail your manuscript using the Print submittal instructions.

Manuscript Parameters

• Use metric units of measure with the English unit equivalent in parentheses or, conversely, English units with metric equivalents in parentheses. Laboratory measurements do not require conversions.
• Do not use abbreviations except for units of measure.
• Limit the use of acronyms.
• Cite figures in numerical order.
• Cite all references and include complete information for each citation in "References Cited" section.
• Limit the length of the abstract to no more than 250 words.
• Follow the North American Stratigraphic Code (available from the AAPG Bookstore).

Manuscript Sections

Organize manuscripts as follows.

1. Title
2. Author(s) and address(es)
3. Acknowledgments
4. Abstract
5. Text
6. Appendix(es)
7. References Cited
8. Figure captions (separate sheet)
9. Figures and Tables (separate from text)

Permission/Copyright

The author is responsible for obtaining permission to use previously published illustrations. A letter of permission from the copyright holder must be submitted with the manuscript before editing begins. A form to request permission is available on the AAPG Publications Web site or by contacting the DEG Journal at .

Cover Photographs

The Environmental Geosciences Journal considers good quality color slides, 8 x 10 photographs, or digital images of geoenvironmental interest for the cover. Materials will not be returned.

References Format

• Order references alphabetically. Order multiple listings by the same author(s) by date (earliest first).
• Single author journal article: Author’s last name, initials, year, title of paper: full name of journal, v. x, p. xx–xx.
• Single author chapter or paper in a book: Author’s last name, initials, year, chapter title, in editor’s or compilers initials, last name, book title: city of publication, publisher, p. xx–xx.
• Single author book: Author’s last name, initials, year, book title: city of publication, publisher, xxx p.
• Multiple authors: First author’s last name, initials, initials and last name of second, third, etc. authors, year, etc.
• Maps: Author’s or compiler’s last name, initials, year, map title: city of publication, map publisher, map scale, number of sheets.
• Computer programs on disk: Organization name, year, program name, version number: city of distributor, name of distributor.
• Internet: Author name(s), year of publication or last revision (if known), title of document, title or complete work (if applicable), URL in angle brackets, date of access.
• Work submitted or in preparation: Cite as personal communication.

Artwork Preparation

Oversized or color figures are published at the expense of author.

• For digital guidelines see "Electronic Submission Guidelines."
• Identify all figures by number. Do not submit figures larger than 8.5 x 11 in., except with permission of the DEG Editor-in-Chief.
• Submit final figures on disk or CD, or as high-quality laser prints.
• Submit originals of any final hand-drawn figures. These will be returned on request.
• Submit color photographs
  1. on photo CD (scanned at 300 dpi),
  2. as 35 mm slides (not duplicates), or
  3. as good quality prints no larger than 8.5 x 11 in.
• Submit black and white photographs as:
  1. images scanned at 300 dpi, or
  2. glossy prints no larger than 8.5 x 11 in.

Scales/Axes

• Figures must include scales.
• Axes must be labeled on graphs.
• Scale bars must be included on photomicrographs. If a slide is submitted, indicate the scale on a print of the slide and we will impose the scale on the image electronically.

Galley Proof

No content changes are allowed at galley proof stage.

Reprints

In lieu of reprints, a PDF will be available to authors.