General Document Format

  • File Format: Submissions should be as a Microsoft Word document or as LaTeX, including pdf.
  • Font Type and Size: Please use Times New Roman, 12-point font, for the main text.
  • Font Colour: Text should exclusively be black.
  • Line Spacing: The text must be 1.5 spaced.
  • Margins: Ensure that your document has 1-inch margins on all sides.
  • Page Numbers: Pages should be numbered consecutively in the bottom right corner.

Structure and Components

  • Title Page: Please use the provided 2 pages and fill them in accordingly.
  • Abstract: Each submission should include an abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing the key points of the paper.
  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords as per the provided template.
  • Text Structure: Papers should ideally be organized into the following sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • Figures and Tables: All figures and tables must be embedded within the text at the appropriate points, labelled consecutively, and include a descriptive title.
  • References/Citations: Use the Harvard citation style for references, other citation standards may also be accepted. Ensure all references cited in the text are included in a reference list at the end of the document.

Submission Process

  • Papers should be submitted to credit.research.centre@ed.ac.uk, with the subject Working Paper Submission.
  • File Naming Convention:Name your submission file as follows: Lastname_Firstname_PaperTitle.docx.

For any inquiries regarding the submission process or guidelines, please contact credit.research.centre@ed.ac.uk.

We look forward to your submissions and the opportunity to share your research and insights with the Credit Research Centre community.