Contributing to the RC42 Social Psychology Portal
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the RC42 Social Psychology digital portal. This document explains how to propose changes, submit content, and participate in the editorial process.
How to Contribute
1. Submit Content via the Website
The easiest way to contribute is by visiting the Contact page:
- Submit a contribution - Share news, events, opportunities, resources, or blog posts using the temporary link on the Contact page.
- Request a profile update - Contact the RC42 team via email to update your profile information.
2. Submit Content via Email
You can also send contributions by email to isa-rc42@isa-sociology.org.
3. Propose Changes via GitHub
If you are familiar with GitHub:
- Fork this repository.
- Create a branch for your changes.
- Make your edits (new
.qmdfiles, data updates, etc.). - Submit a Pull Request with a clear description of your changes.
- The RC42 board will review and merge approved changes.
4. Open a GitHub Issue
Use the provided issue templates to:
- Request a new member profile
- Update an existing profile
- Submit a news item
- Submit an event
- Submit an opportunity
- Submit a resource
Types of Contributions
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Member profile | Your academic profile for the members directory |
| News | Announcements relevant to the RC42 community |
| Event | Conferences, workshops, sessions related to sociological social psychology |
| Opportunity | Calls for papers, positions, fellowships, grants, awards |
| Resource | Publications, teaching materials, datasets, reading lists |
| Blog post | Essays or reflections on topics in sociological social psychology |
| Newsletter item | Content for the RC42 newsletter |
Editorial Guidelines
Content Standards
- Language: English.
- Tone: Academic, professional, respectful.
- Accuracy: Only submit factual, verifiable information. Do not fabricate or exaggerate.
- Relevance: Contributions should be relevant to sociological social psychology and the RC42 community.
- Brevity: Keep submissions concise. News items should be 100–300 words. Blog posts may be longer (500–2000 words).
Formatting
- Use clear, accessible language.
- Provide links to original sources when applicable.
- For publications, use a standard citation format (APA preferred).
- Include dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD) when possible.
Consent and Privacy
For Member Profiles
- You must provide explicit consent to have your profile published.
- You choose what information to share publicly.
- Your verification email is never published - it is used only for editorial contact.
- You may request removal of your profile at any time by contacting the board.
For Contributions
- By submitting content, you grant RC42 permission to publish it on this portal.
- You retain authorship and may request removal at any time.
- The RC42 board may edit contributions for clarity, length, or formatting.
Data Handling
- Submitted data is stored only for the purpose of operating this portal.
- No data is shared with third parties beyond what is published on the portal.
- Form submissions via Netlify are stored according to Netlify’s privacy policy.
Review Process
- All submissions are reviewed by the RC42 board or a designated editor.
- Nothing is published automatically - human review is required for every piece of content.
- You will be contacted if clarification or revisions are needed.
- The board reserves the right to decline submissions that do not meet editorial standards or are not relevant to the RC42 community.
Code of Conduct
Contributors are expected to:
- Be respectful and professional in all communications.
- Provide accurate and honest information.
- Respect the privacy and intellectual property of others.
- Follow the editorial guidelines described above.
Questions?
Contact the RC42 board at isa-rc42@isa-sociology.org.