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jop-writing-style
Use when shaping prose, length, and formatting for a The Journal of Politics (JOP) manuscript. JOP counts pages, not words — Research Article <= 35 and Short Article <= 10, double-spaced 12-point, inclusive of notes, references, and exhibits — and follows the JOP Style Guide under double-blind review. Polishes and fits to length; it does not draft the substance.
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# Writing Style & Length (jop-writing-style)
JOP's binding constraint is **pages, not words**. The same paper that clears an APSR or AJPS word cap can
still overflow JOP's **35-page** (Research Article) or **10-page** (Short Article) budget — because the
count is **double-spaced, 12-point** and **includes notes, references, and exhibits**. This skill makes
the paper read for a general audience and **fit the page**, in **JOP Style Guide** form, kept anonymous.
## When to trigger
- Polishing a draft for clarity and general-interest readability
- The manuscript is over the page budget and must be cut
- Formatting references and headings to the JOP Style Guide
- A final anonymity pass before `jop-submission`
