The CPS blog is being developed as a space to take research from within CPS to an external audience. The blog is intended to host research articles, think pieces, explainers, historical perspectives, opinions, and other policy related articles.
To submit an article, send it in MSWord format to cps.iitb.website@gmail.com
What to Write About
The CPS blog is dedicated to addressing public policy issues in India and the world. Articles are invited on public policy issues such as
This list is merely indicative and not exhaustive. Other ideas are welcome as well.
Quick Submission Format
Note: These are just the basic guidelines. Please make sure to look at the CPS Style Guide to ensure that your quotations and references are done in the correct format.
How to Write a Blog Post
Blog posts are different from journal articles. First, since the audience may not always be research peers, it is important to write in clear, simple language; avoiding the excessive use of jargon. It should also be kept in mind that reading online is a different experience from reading books or printed articles. Attention spans on the internet are notoriously short. To ensure maximum engagement, we suggest the following:
What NOT to do
General Rules
Please go through the CPS Style Guide for details.
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