Contribute to the Campaign
APSA's Civic Engagement Resource Collection showcases the work of political scientists who conduct research, teach, or provide campus service to encourage student political participation, democratic engagement, and voting. APSA welcomes new submissions. New collection submissions will be featured on this website, in APSA's member monthly newsletter, and in APSA's Teaching and Learning Program communications. If you would like to contribute a blog to be featured in APSA's Civic Engagement Resource Collection:
If you would like to contribute a blog to be featured in APSA's Civic Engagement Resource Collection, please send the following information to educate@apsanet.org
- Name and affiliation of all contributors
- Summary of post-proposal (no more than a paragraph)
- Draft of the essay (1.5k word limit)
- Recommended theme for your work to be featured in post
If you would like to contribute a teaching resource to be featured in APSA's Civic Engagement Resource Collection, please complete the "Submit a Resource" form. On step four, select the box "Civic Education and Engagement." Teaching resources could include:
- Course Syllabus
- Civic Engagement Resources
- Active Learning Assignments
- Assessment Tools and Rubrics
- Simulation and Games
- Experiential Learning Modules
- Writing Assignment Prompts
Submission topics should focus on one of the following themes.
- Best Practices in Encouraging Student Registration, Voting, and Democratic Engagement
- Voter Suppression, Voter Fraud, and Voter Engagement
- Research on Civic Education
- Classroom Resources and Reflections for Civic Education
- Best Practices for Getting Students to the Polls
- Key Local & State Races
- Preparing Students for Election Outcomes
- Tips for Continued Engagement
APSA retains full editorial control over collection materials. All submissions should be non-partisan in their framing and tone. All submissions should be written in accessible language and to a general audience.