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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

The founders of Da Pueo Press (DPP) are students at the University of Hawaii West Oʻahu (UHWO) working with dedicated faculty members and the support of UHWO administrators. We are keenly aware of how our State, our history, and our culture are seen throughout the world and we’re very proud of who we are and of all that we represent. We intend to showcase the efforts and accomplishments of our student population through open-access publications and the purposeful publishing of our works to reflect the uniqueness of our campus and our culture.

DPP is an open-access, peer-reviewed, academic journal that invites submissions from undergraduate students at UHWO. The journal intends to reflect the diversity and academic excellence of students at UHWO and publishes literary and creative works in Hawaiian, Pidgin, and English. Students can submit their work in any of the following categories.

We encourage submissions from all undergraduate students at UHWO. We intend to provide students with exposure to the process of scholarly publication and to provide an international platform for student works.

General Guidelines

Formatting

  • Submissions should follow MLA guidelines. DPP is a Humanities-based journal; as such, we ask all submissions to be in MLA format. You can review MLA expectations and samples of papers and citations on the UHWO Library "Citing Sources" Guide. 
  • Hawaiian, Pidgin, and English
  • Left justification
  • One-inch margins, double-spaced
  • 12 pt., legible font (such as Times New Roman, Arial)
  • Avoid underlining or bold type
  • Word count does NOT include footnotes, references, or citations
  • Additional items from Dr. B’s Antipodes style sheet
  • Submissions must be original, single-authored work and must not have been previously published elsewhere.
  • Submissions must be accompanied by an abstract. Abstracts must be 50-100 words in length, with the exception of Capstone Projects. Capstone Project abstracts must be 150-250 words in length.
  • Submissions should be submitted using Da Pueo Press Online Submission Form
  • The submission must have been completed within the last two years as coursework at UHWO. Please note that Capstone Projects are an exception. (See Specific Guidelines for Capstone)
  • Authors are permitted to submit a maximum of two pieces per journal issue. Multiple submissions can be in the same or different categories
  • Submissions should indicate the language(s) of the manuscript. We welcome submissions that are multilingual and blend a variety of languages. Please check our Language Statement for more information
  • Submissions should follow the UHWO Student Code of Conduct
  • Authors should make every effort to avoid plagiarism, to cite responsibly, and to use inclusive language. Please consult our policies for more specific guidelines
  • Submissions must include titles. Ideally, a title will catch readers’ attention and provide information about the focus of the submission. Use MLA format for titles and their inclusions
  • Submissions must include an Instructor Recommendation Form, which can be downloaded from our site
  • Submissions should be final drafts, that is, carefully proofread and as polished as possible
  • Written submissions must be in either a Word document format (.doc or .docx) or Portable document format (.pdf)
  • Submissions exceeding the stated word count will, as a rule, not be considered for publication. However, a submitted work that exceeds the maximum number of words may be accepted on the condition that it be revised to meet the word limit before publication

First-year writing

  • 500-2,000 words
  • Submission must have originated in an ENG 100, ENG 100T, ENG 200, ENG 209, and ENG 220 course at our UHWO campus. 
  • For an example of formatting expectations, please refer to the sample submission linked here.

Upper Division Writing

Research-based work submitted in UHWO Writing Intensive (WI) courses at the 300- and 400-level and/or for directed readings.

Capstone Projects

Written work presented at senior capstone/colloquium events.

  • 3,000-8,000 words
  • Submission must have originated in a Senior Project (491) or Senior Practicum (490) course at our UHWO campus. 
  • Abstract must provide an overview of the capstone project.
  • For an example of formatting expectations, please refer to our sample submission.

Creative Writing

Written work submitted in UHWO creative writing courses. Submissions can be poetry, creative fiction, or nonfiction pieces.

  • 1,000-2,500 words (fiction and nonfiction)
  • 100-500 words (micro-fiction)
  • 100-1,000 words (poetry), up to 3 poems per submission
  • Submissions must follow creative writing formatting conventions, please refer to our sample linked here.
  • Abstracts for creative writing submissions should briefly explain the submission and thought process behind the piece.

Multimodal works

We’re interested in submissions of original artwork, including but not limited to— photography, paintings and drawings, illustrations, comics, and other creative media.

 In General

  • Please include an appropriate abstract.
  • 1-7 minutes in length or 2-3 pages of art-based forms.
  • on.LinkContact our Submissions Manager if you have any questions. Link

Photographs       

  • No borders. 300 dpi.
  • Please submit photos in either jpeg, pdf, or png formats.
  • Composition, focus, exposure, dust, noise, or grain should be intentional.
  • Include a copy of the model release if the photo includes recognizable people or trademarks.
  • Image quality and detail are important. Images taken with a DSLR camera are preferred, but photos taken from compact digital cameras (including phone cameras) will be considered. 
  • Maximum of 3 photograph submissions per person.

Creative Media, Paintings, Drawings, Illustrations, Comics

  • No borders.
  • Include a copy of the model release if the photo includes recognizable people or trademarks. Do not include depictions of copyrighted characters.
  • Submissions should be in appropriate formats (mp3, mp4, pdf, jpeg, pdf).
  • Consult with your instructor if necessary. 

Reviews

If you have an opinion about either a publication or performance, we would love to read your review. Have you seen a great, or maybe less than great, movie? Have you found a terrific page-turner you just hated to see end? Is there a book or short story that you have a strong opinion about a video game, a television show, a new band, an old documentary, a presentation, a performance, or a musical composition? We welcome reviews of both printed and recorded material.

Be mindful that the review is not about the author but should focus on the work itself. Most readers will be expecting your opinion or evaluation of the subject.

We are especially interested in reviews of works that hold relevance to Hawai’i and Hawaiian culture.

In General

  • 500-2,000 words.
  • Include appropriate information about the subject. Consult MLA guidelines for media inclusions. 
  • Contact our Submissions Manager with your questions. Link
  • Abstracts should include an overview of who is reviewing, why, and other relevant information. 

Books, Audiobooks

  • 1,000-2,000 words
  • Titling shall include author, title of the source, place and date of publication, publisher, number of pages, price, and availability.

Films, Movies

  • Review the work, not the creator of the work.
  • Avoid spoiler alerts.
  • Titling shall include the title of the source, director, and date of release.

Television Shows

  • Titling shall include the title of the series, title of the episode, executive producer, writer, and director (if a specific episode is reviewed).

Music Compositions and Performances

  • Titling shall include the composer, performer/recording artist, date, and location of performance.

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