We believe that there are many different ways of sharing knowledge. This can take the conventional form of academic research and scientific articles. It can also happen in the form of creative means such as paintings, poetry, or comics. It can be complex and complicated, or easily accessible while still in-depth, i.e., in the form of a podcast or documentary. It can rely on tried and tested means, or be experimental.

We see Cálice as an opportunity for all contributors to explore topics they are interested in—as long as they are in some way related to society, culture and/or politics—and to explore and play with different ways of sharing their insights and knowledge. This, we hope, will lead to a multitude of perspectives, debates and bits of knowledge which we regard as essential for a well-functioning democracy. It is therefore that we do not have themed editions but leave you to decide for yourself what you want to work on.

In the guidelines below you find instructions on deadlines and submission as well as our overall policy. If you have questions or would like to join the magazine as a regular contributor, please do not hesitate to drop us a message: calice.magazine@gmail.com.

1. Submission of contributions

a. What topics are featured in the magazine?

The magazine has no clearly defined set of subjects or themes that need to be followed. You are free to choose your own subject and format which can be anything from traditional articles over videos and podcasts to artworks, comics, and creative writing. 

b. How long should the contribution be?

The length of your contributions can vary depending on the topic, material, depth, and target audience. We recommend keeping articles to a maximum of 2 500 words.

Videos and audio contributions can be short (5-10 min), medium length (15-30 min), or full-length documentaries (30-60 min).

It is always possible to split your contribution into several parts creating a series of connected articles/ podcasts/ videos/ …

c. Do you accept foreign language contributions?

Yes, we do. The main language of the magazine is (US) English but we also feature foreign language content alongside English translations. If you submit anything in a language other than English, please send us your contribution as well as an English translation.
Our team can support you with translations from Arabic, French, German, and Swedish.

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d. How do I reference my sources?

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We use two methods of referencing sources:

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1) Hyperlinks in the text. You can find an example of this here.

2) Footnotes and reference list. Your references should include the author's name, title, publishing year, publisher/ source (i.e., the newspaper or journal the content was published in), and if possible a link to the source. You can find an example of this here.

3) For content such as podcasts, please add a reference list. You can find an example of this here.

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Even if you choose to indicate your sources through footnotes and a reference list, we encourage you to add links to your sources (as far as possible) in the reference list to make it as easy as possible to find the source for those who are interested in exploring the topic further.

e. Can I add pictures?
If you are adding photos or illustrations to your contribution, make sure you have the right to use it. Please include the name of the person who created the image in your contribution as well as a link to it if it is from an online source. The same applies to video and audio material.

f. Do you accept AI content?
As a general rule, no. Your submission should be 100% your own work. We make exceptions for cover photos and occasionally accompanying illustrations which must be indicated as created by AI.

g. What should I include in my submission, and in which format should I submit?

Your submission should include your full name and be sent to calice.magazine@gmail.com.
If possible, include a short description of a maximum of 140 characters.
If you have an image that you would like us to use as a cover image, you can send it to us, crediting the creator (see 1.c. Can I add pictures; 2.a. Referencing, copyright, and plagiarism).

Please use the following formats for your submissions:
• Texts: docx
• Videos: mp4
• Audio: mp3
• Photos, art, comics: jpg or png

h. Instagram and Spotify

Send us a link to your Facebook and/or Instagram account if you would like us to tag you in posts on your contribution to the magazine.
Instagram: @calicemagazine
Spotify: Cálice Magazine (Dextercast)

2. Policy

a. Referencing, copyright, and plagiarism

If you use information/ data that you have not gathered yourself (i.e., when using news reports or academic articles as a source) credit the author(s) of that source. You can do so through hyperlinks or a bibliography.

When using material (i.e., photos or videos) that is not your own, make sure you have the right to use it. Credit the author(s) and reference their work appropriately. If you created the visual content (i.e., photo) make sure to indicate that.

The editors will check all contributions for correct referencing, copyright issues, and plagiarism, but please try to make their job as easy as possible! You can use websites such as pixabay, wikimedia, flickr and unsplash to find pictures that do not fall under the copyright. Make sure to double-check the usage right and reference the authors correctly.

b. AI

We do not accept artworks, videos, podcasts, texts, comics, or other content created by AI. Make sure that your work is 100% your own. We make an exception for cover images (which must be indicated as AI-created).

c. Sources, fake news, and objectivity

There are many different ways of gathering information, creating, and presenting knowledge. A frequent concern both in academia and in journalism is objectivity, or even whether it is possible to be objective. Having sources to reference is an important aspect of building a strong argument, reflexivity and cross-referencing can help to reduce personal bias. When using sources—be it newspaper articles, interviews, … —we recommend that you keep the following questions in mind:

● Who is speaking?
● What are they saying?
● How are they saying it?
● Why are they saying these things in this way?

If you speak of your own experiences and opinions, be transparent about it. Highlight your own bias/ that you are presenting an opinion in your work.

When using sources such as other articles, websites, documentaries, …, please ensure that these sources are credible. If you come across “facts” and you aren’t sure about their credibility, make sure to cross-reference and verify your information. This way we can avoid accidentally spreading fake news.

Here are some fact-checking websites:
● http://www.factcheck.org/about/our-mission/ 
● http://www.politifact.com/
● https://mediabiasfactcheck.com

d. Discrimination
Discrimination on any grounds within contributions or in interactions between contributors will not be tolerated. Inappropriate and discriminatory contributions and contributions featuring hate speech will not be accepted.