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At Compass we try always to deliver the best possible service to authors. Click on the links below to find out what they say about us!

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History Compass

"Everyone was very professional. I knew who I reported to and everyone on my article was in the loop. We all kept to our deadlines and it was very smooth. People tell me they've seen it. Even scholars have emailed me to ask me more about my research."

Jill Nussel
Indiana University

"The publishing process was simple and professional, contact was always courteous and friendly, and issues were resolved promptly. History Compass would be very valuable in the historiography classroom with its emphasis on survey material. I hope to assign material in the near future."

Fiona Groenhout
University of Western Australia

"Colleagues have quickly noted and commented upon the appearance of the article. History Compass is a fantastic teaching and learning resource."

Kimberly Lynn Hossain
Western Washington University

"The editor, Malcolm Smuts was extremely helpful. He got feedback to me very quickly. It was also helpful that I could expand in some areas and not be overly concerned about a specific word count. Not only does my department believe it is an excellent article, but they also appreciate internet sources."

Retha Warnicke
Arizona State University

"Publishing in History Compass allowed me to articulate some broad ideas and made it accessible on-line."

Guy Geltner
Oxford University

"Very friendly interaction throughout the entire process; very professional and highly efficient; overall, fantastic. It has broadened the readership base of my work immensely!"

Ernest Koh
The University of Western Australia

"The editorial process was very efficient and friendly. It was very beneficial to undertake this review piece on my own sub-field and to pitch it to an undergraduate audience. Usually we press forward with our own research, so I enjoyed taking the time to consider how best to present recent and possible future developments in my field for non-specialists."

Ann S. Blum
University of Massachusetts, Boston

"I received prompt feedback at every stage in the publishing process. Friendly and helpful reminders kept the process moving smoothly. Other scholars have contacted me regarding my work in Compass. The online proof system worked very well, and the author support was fantastic!"

Kimberly Luke
Florida State University

"It has been a most positive experience. I am thoroughly impressed by the efficiency with which the editors and staff handled the review, proofreading, and publication of my article."

Morris Bian
Auburn University

"It was speedy and efficient, in terms of the editorial and administrative process, as well as of publication."

Jason Peacey
University College London

"I have received many responses from readers. The editors were timely and courteous in their responses and comments, and the process of publishing was highly transparent. Also, it was good to receive free books by Blackwell."

Annika A. Culver
Skidmore College

Many thanks for your message and the offprint—delighted we got there in the end! I have recommended History Compass to my library and will keep encouraging. Good luck with the journal. The development of such online resources is clearly the way ahead, and History Compass seems to me to be ahead of the game.

Max Jones
University of Manchester

Publishing with History Compass has been a valuable experience on several fronts. The editorial board and the staff at History Compass are first-rate, and I was impressed by the efficiency with which my manuscript made its way through the publication process. The article I submitted to History Compass was the first published academic work of my career, and the pace of History Compass’ editorial process was reassuring. Given the pressures of pre-tenure reviews and evaluations that new faculty members face, there is an enormous pressure to get work published. Where other journals and volumes can take months, if not longer, to make their way to press, History Compass produces peer-reviewed and quality scholarship on a timeline that assures pre-tenure faculty of published work in a timely fashion. More importantly, History Compass has proven to be a remarkable forum where the notion that scholarship and teaching are referential practices gains real traction.

Tillman Nechtman
Skidmore College

Delighted to hear of the publication of my article. And please also accept a warm thank you for making the entire experience entirely stress free. I must commend the History Compass team for their exceptional professionalism and for the manner in which the publishing process was made author inspiring and author friendly.

Rohan D'Souza
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Thank you so much for your prompt attention to my concerns—very professional and much appreciated!

Philippa Mein Smith
University of Canterbury, NZ

Thank you very much for your message about the publication of my article. This is great news, and I am very pleased with the result. Please let me take the opportunity to thank you, Kevin Passmore and Andrew Davidson for all your efforts. I would be glad to write another contribution to History Compass if you wish.

Arnd Bauerkaemper
ZEDAT, Freie Universität Berlin

Thanks to you, Keren and Mark Wasserman. I've taken a look at the piece on line. Were I to contribute to the "Have Your Say" section, I'd note that it was a handsome work, handsomely produced. Gracias.

Mark Szuchman
Florida International University

Many thanks for letting me know. I am delighted to see the article out—and in such good company!

Scott Newton
Cardiff University

Thank you very much for informing me. The article looks very good, and, yes, I've been very happy working with History Compass on this, particularly with the professionalism and efficiency of the various people I've had to deal with. If only all journals were so quick...

Thanks again!

John Carter Wood
The Open University

Thanks for all your help, it has been a pleasure working with you and publishing in History Compass!

Christopher Lee
Stanford University

I was very excited to see that the article's been published. It looks fantastic and I can't thank you enough for the wonderful job you've done in seeing it through its various stages. It's been great having the benefit of your experience and expertise on this project.

Matthew Jordan
University of New England

My article looks splendid and I'm very pleased. It's been a pleasure working with you.

Christopher Merrett
University of KwaZulu-Natal

Many thanks for notifying me about my published article. I appreciate all your work on this; I am very pleased with the results and also to have access to History Compass as a whole.

Alastair Reid
University of Cambridge

Thanks for letting me know about the publication of my article. And thanks for your efficient, professional work. You've made the process easy and pleasant.

William Taylor
University of California, Berkeley

Many thanks for the good news about the publication of my article. I look forward to printing out the article and accessing the site. You are running a good ship at History Compass, and I remain grateful for the excellent editorial work you invested in the publication of my article!

Dale Hoak
The College of William and Mary

Thank you for everything. My writing conditions haven't been ideal these last few months during an incredibly hectic academic year, but I have been fortunate that you and Crispin Bates have so politely and professionally helped smooth out the essay's rough edges.

Robert Nichols
Stockton, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Literature Compass

"The editing process was very smooth and painless. The article also has good visibility. It has been noticed and reviewed and included in courses."

Kevin J. McGinley
Fatih University

"I enjoyed the style of writing (survey plus my own research/perspective), and I also appreciated the speed of the process."

Pamela Hammons
University of Miami

"The publishing process was fast. The peer reviews were excellent. Access to the various Compasses has proven very valuable."

Robert Burroughs
Nottingham Trent University

"I thought that the process was very professional and streamlined. My editors were incredibly helpful and understanding with regards to deadlines etc."

Claire Knowles
University of Melbourne

"I thought the process was superb in all its parts. Cindy Wall, the editor who initially contacted me gave me both useful direction and lots of flexibility, as well as good feedback at points throughout. Kivmars Bowling, who managed the process, was wonderful throughout, also very flexible. Readers' reports came quickly and were very helpful. Also, the editorial staff was great. Gracious, helpful, responsive. Thank you for a very good experience. I appreciate the high quality of the work you are doing."

Donna Heiland
Vice President, Teagle Foundation

"I think the processes worked very well -- everything was smooth, timely, and handled very professionally!"

Amanpal Garcha
Ohio State University

"I really enjoyed the experience of publishing with Literature Compass and hope to do so again in future. Furthermore, I am more than happy to commend the journal to others, colleagues and students alike."

Adam Rounce
Keele University

"This gave me a good opportunity to explore a complex topic in detail, and yet be 'forced' to produce an analysis that was accessible while also being wide-ranging. I built up good corpus of reading and research that has impacted really usefully on other areas of my work."

Adam Hansen
Queen’s University Belfast

"The turn-around time was excellent, the process was generally easy, and Kivmars Bowling has been unfailingly cordial from the first invitation to submit a piece to, most recently, an invitation to write a blog entry. I like the content of the journal and hope to use it with my students (after I was invited to submit, I took a close look, and my library now subscribes). My article has been noticed within my department. "

Nicole Guenther Discenza
University of South Florida

"I liked the personal attention from and contact with Compass editors, the fast turn-around to seeing article in print. I valued knowing that students would have quick access to essay. I liked being part of a cutting edge conversation on trends in the field."

Cheryl Nixon
University of Massachusetts, Boston

"The process ran very smoothly and Kivmars was very good at organising things. The editorial feedback and reviews were also very helpful in revising the paper. I honestly can't think how it could have been better."

Matt Green
University of Nottingham

"This was a well-managed process enabling publication in a peer-reviewed journal with a turn-around far quicker than print media. I liked the opportunity to write a state-of-play review article on a particular area of my field proved very beneficial (and Compass's publicity has generated further interest in my work)."

Richard Dance
University of Cambridge

"Literature Compass is a very good online journal, which offers interesting introductions to key themes in the literary field. The editors were really helpful and the reader provided useful criticism, which has enhanced my research."

Carlo M Bajetta
Universita' della Valle d'Aosta - Italy

"It was a lot of fun dealing with the Literature Compass team. Thanks."

Jenna Mead
University of Tasmania, Australia

"I liked the prompt and helpful communication from Kivmars Bowling and insightful, useful comments from the editor and reviewers who helped me pull my essay together; the exposure of publishing online under the prestigious name of Blackwell."

Nicole Clifton
Northern Illinois University

"I like that Literature Compass is a juried online journal and that the turn-around time on feedback from the readers is relatively quick in comparison to that of traditional journals. The process through which I worked seemed clear and straightforward. The responses from editorial staff were quick and helpful. I am particularly glad now to know about Literature Compass and its associated publications. The articles are especially timely and helpful."

Julie Campbell
Eastern Illinois University

Thank you again for the opportunity to publish in your journal and for the exceptionally speedy and efficient processing of the essay. It's amazing to be able to start writing a project at Christmas and see it in print in June.

Chris Jones
University of Wales, Bangor

I'm delighted to appear in Literature Compass. I've enjoyed every moment of the process. Thanks so much for the time and effort you and your teams put into publishing my piece. I'm especially grateful to the two anonymous readers who did an excellent job and whose contribution significantly improved the end result.

Jenna Mead
University of Tasmania

I would also like to add that I feel a great sense of achievement having had my first article published with you. It goes without saying that I will continue to recommend the journal to my contacts and wish you every luck with the journal as it moves forward. It is great to be on board as one of your authors!

Ruth Griffin
Nottingham Trent University

Philosophy Compass

"I like the high quality of the other entries and the editors, the speed of the referee's report, and the wide availability of the finished product."

Michael LeBuff
Texas A&M University

"The quality of the publication process has been of the highest standard. The volume editor was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The referees provided insightful comments and constructive feedback. All the members of the editorial office were extremely efficient and courteous. Congratulations for making the whole process as painless and glitch-free as it can possibly be. Thank you very much indeed."

Josefa Toribio
University of Edinburgh

"Good liaison with the editor (Aaron Meskin), good referee comments on initial draft and fast publication once completed. I also enjoyed the chance to do something that was partly a survey piece and partly gave me a chance to add to the debate as well. Compass provides an excellent forum for academics and students alike to get to grips with the conceptual terrain in any given area and points to ways forward for future debate."

Matthew Kieran
University of Leeds

"The submission process was very smooth, as was the resubmission process after referees' reports had been received. Once the article was in its final form, publication was amazingly quick."

Margaret Davies
Flinders University

"The whole process was quick. The referees' reports were helpful. It helped my tenure case and helped disseminate my research."

Martin Lin
Rutgers University, New Brunswick

This was my first experience with quite this sort of process. The Manuscript Central interface was far superior to my one previous experience with online submission! I found the instructions clear and the process was quite painless. I was impressed, and now I wish that more major journals were set up to use this sort of process.

Ted Gracyk
Minnesota State University Moorhead

The quality of the publication process has been of the highest standards. The volume editor was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The referees provided insightful comments and constructive feedback. All the members of the editorial office were extremely efficient and courteous. Congratulations for making the whole process as painless and glitch free as it can possibly be. Thank you very much indeed.

Josefa Toribio
The University of Edinburgh

Thanks for the message about the publication of my article. I think it looks great, and I'm pleased to see it online! I think you all have done a fantastic job making sure that the publication process was quick, manageable, efficient, and much more pleasant than it normally is. Thanks for your help, and I look forward to working with you again…

Anne Margaret Baxley
Washington University in St. Louis

Religion Compass

"I was very pleased with my experience with the journal. Everything that the journal promised, it did indeed do from timely editing and publication."

Karen Nemet-Nejat
Yale University

"I appreciated the opportunity to summarize current status of a topic in my field of interest, with immediate online publication."

Theodore Gracyk
Minnesota State University Moorhead

"I very much appreciated the opportunity to work on a survey article. Having an article on-line is advantageous. I've received comments that people have found my article through general web searches."

Jackie Jay
University of Chicago

"The process was very swift. I appreciated the personal contact with the various people at Compass. I really have no criticisms or suggestions for improvement. I was very happy. "

Derek F. Maher
East Carolina University

"I liked the very quick and efficient turn-around."

Jeanne Abrams
University of Denver

"The finished product looks excellent. The editor was also helpful (VERY helpful!), keeping me up-to-date with how the review process was going."

John Walliss
Liverpool Hope University

What a great journal!

Mary McClintock Fulkerson
Duke University Divinity School

I had a wonderful working experience with Religion Compass. Everyone involved in the process has been helpful and responsive. The publication process is speedy and the editorial staff is professional and efficient.

JeeLoo Liu
Cal State University, Fullerton

It is always a pleasure, all too seldom, to work with professionals.

Sigurd Bergmann
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim

Geography Compass

"Great communication between publisher and author. It enabled us to publish a review paper on a very complex subject, which will now draw a lot of attention."

Thorsten Wagener
Pennsylvania State University

"Very good support from the editors. Very pleased at number of hits—seems to have an excellent circulation, and chance of being spotted in an information-overload world."

Emma Mawdsley
Cambridge University

I have found working with you, and my editor at Durham University, very easy. You seem to have done a great job on organizing Compass.

Janet Momsen
University of California

Overall the experience has been very positive. Our initial inquiry to the editors was responded to enthusiastically and with constructive suggestions. They were respectful of the timelines for which we could prepare the manuscript. The reviews of the manuscript were thorough and very efficient. The required changes were communicated effectively and the article is in print quickly. All administrative details were superbly handled by Helen.

Ryan Plummer
Brock University

The article looks very nice – better that it would have been in a traditional printed format. The production side of things was from my point of view quite painless. I would do it again.

Andrew Goudie
Oxford University

Jon May and the referees were very constructive. The turn around time between acceptance of the manuscript and receipt of proofs is faster than average, and the fact that work gets published online quickly a big advantage, in contrast to many other journals in the field. Overall I'm quite pleased, and I would certainly be happy to publish with Compass again.

Robert Vanderbeck
University of Leeds

I very much enjoyed writing the review piece for Geography Compass. For me, the invitation to submit a survey of current research provided an opportunity for me to become acquainted with the latest research taking place in one of my areas of interest, and to critically think about the prospective directions for future studies in this field. Identifying these areas has expanded my own interests beyond what they were originally. The entire process was quite efficient and straightforward, with clear and timely communication between me, the editor, and other members of the publishing team throughout.

Terri Ferguson
University of Sheffield

I think the process of writing for Compass has been very smooth and efficient! I've been kept well-informed at every stage and everyone involved has been very helpful.

Katy Jenkins
University of Sheffield

Language and Linguistics Compass

The review process was very quick, the editorial instruction clear and incisive and the publication side of things has gone very smoothly. All in all, it has been a pleasure writing for Linguistics Compass - I’m grateful for the opportunity to have done so.

Simon Liversedge
University of Southampton

Sociology Compass

Writing the article gave me an opportunity to put some ideas together around a theme that has become very important to me.

N Crossley
Manchester University

The process was well structured and organised, with follow up at every step along the way, friendly communication. Content-wise: good balance between academic and popular writing.

Hilde van de Bulck
University of Antwerp

 
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