A new year has rolled around, and with it a new edition of UCD School of Archaeology’s student journal Trowel forthcoming. After the fantastic success of Trowel XIII, both in quality of publication as well as enthusiasm of application, it is with great pride and excitement that the 2012/2013 editors are now asking for interested parties to contemplate putting forward papers of their own.

First and foremost, do not be put off! This is, above all else, a student led and published endeavour. It is for students that it is run. Whether your writing is already worthy of “antiquity” or still requiring a little work we are here to help, and we hope that any perceived formalities will not put you off.

Articles should be 3000 words (2000 for undergraduates), but for now all we need is a 300-word abstract, which should be submitted by March 15th.

The provisional deadline of the completed paper will be June 7th, with the aim of publishing in September of this year.

This is a golden opportunity for students to experience the process of submitting a paper, and seeing your name in print, outside of the world of formal academia. Most of all we want this to be fun.

So, to any and all that have ever wanted to write up a paper for a journal, to experience the process of drafting and collaboration, or to see yourself published then please write up your abstract soon and send it on to us at trowelucd@gmail.com.

While you are here you might also wish to look over back issues which can be found from the links above. Perhaps they might serve as inspiration for your own piece with us!

Many thanks, and hope to see you all in the inbox soon!

Editors,
Trowel XIV