Resources for Editors

This section of resources for ASCE journal editors presents a "virtual" guide for journal editors, associate editors, and editorial board members, as well as for members of institute, division, and council Executive Committees and Publications Committees. Information is included about the article submission, the review process, general ASCE policies, and other topics related to the management of ASCE journals. Information for journal reviewers and journal authors is available elsewhere on this Web site. If you have questions about these or other issues, please consult an ASCE journals staff contact.

Article Submission

• General information, by journal
• Submission guidelines by journal
• Types of journal content
• Length of journal submissions, including companion papers 
• Parts of a journal article
• Writing style
• Author-date references
• Permissions requirements

Review Process

• Methods of submission and review
• Review process and decision descriptions
• Review forms for editors and reviewers
• Journal issue deadlines

ASCE Journal Policies

• Ethical Standards for ASCE Journals
• ASCE Policy on Peer Review
• ASCE Standards of Acceptance
• Disclaimer

Journals Management

• Responsibilities of journal editors
• Discussions and closures
• Special issues
• Secretarial assistance
• Journal contents review
• Richard R. Torrens Award