Gavel Crest Blog Submission Guidelines
Formatting Requirements:
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Line Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2.54 cm (Normal) on all sides
Word Limit: 1000–1500 words
Citation Style:
Relevant sources must be cited as footnotes in Bluebook (20th edition) or OSCOLA format.
Submission Requirements:
The manuscript must be accompanied by a Cover Letter specifying the author’s:
Name
Designation
Institution
Contact Number
Email for future reference
Do not include the author’s name anywhere in the main manuscript.
All submissions must be in .doc or .docx format.
The subject of the email should be titled: “Submission for Gavel Crest Blog.”
Co-authorship is allowed for a maximum of one (1) co-author.
Content & Ethical Guidelines:
Authors bear sole responsibility for the accuracy of facts, opinions, and views stated in the manuscript.
The language should be politically neutral and must not contain abusive or defamatory content.
Plagiarism should be less than 10%. Any manuscript found with gross plagiarism will be rejected.
Copyright & Editorial Discretion:
Copyright of all blog posts shall remain with Gavel Crest.
Moral rights shall vest with the author(s).
Manuscripts not following these guidelines will be rejected.
The Editorial Board reserves the final discretion on acceptance of the manuscript after a thorough review.
How to Submit:
Ensure your manuscript meets the eligibility and formatting criteria outlined above.
Attach a plagiarism report along with your submission.
If you do not have access to a plagiarism report, email us with your blog, and we will inform you about the plagiarism check cost and process.
Submit your blog via email to gavelcrest@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Submission for Gavel Crest Blog.”