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wp-writing-style
Use when drafting or polishing a World Politics manuscript so it reads across cases, follows the World Politics house style, and fits the limits (≤ 12,500 words including notes and references; abstract ≤ 150 words; online supplement ≤ 15 pages). Manuscripts are double spaced with the word count indicated and anonymized for triple-blind review. Tightens prose and format; it does not invent content.
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# Writing Style (wp-writing-style)
A World Politics article must read for a **comparative-politics and IR audience that works on other
cases**, follow the **World Politics house style** (author-date), and respect the word limit. This
skill is about reaching across cases and respecting the format — not about generating claims.
## When to trigger
- Drafting the introduction, framing the contribution, or final polish
- Over the word limit and needing to cut without losing the argument
- Writing the **≤ 150-word abstract**
- Aligning citations/headings/format to the World Politics Style Sheet before submission
## Reach across cases