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The Undergraduate Research Journal

Aims and Scope

The Undergraduate Research Journal (URJe) is a multi-modal, multi-disciplinary, reviewed annual publication for undergraduate research and creative works at the American University in Cairo.

URJe is committed to showcasing outstanding works of inquiry and investigation in a variety of genres – mainly research articles, essays, and reviews, but other forms of excellent student work may be considered (e.g. creative writing, documentaries, business proposals and audio/visual recordings of various artistic forms of expression).

The Journal contains the following sections:

• Research Articles
  This section is for inquiry and investigation work of upper-level students working with disciplinary research methods.
• Essays
  This section is for work containing a well-articulated, persuasive logically-organized argument on an engaging topic addressing a complex issue.
• Reviews
  This section is for a critical review of a book or article. A critical review is one that assesses strengths and weaknesses of the ideas and content the work. It provides a description, analysis and interpretation of the work providing the reader a way to determine the work's value.
• First Year Research Experience (FYRE) Place
  This section is dedicated to highlighting the best inquiry or research-based projects completed in any 1000-level course.

The Journal provides an educational experience in writing for publication and the peer review process. Our student authors research, write, or produce works of their own intellectual or creative endeavors. AUC undergraduate students review these works, and provide meaningful, constructive feedback under the guidance of the faculty editorial board. Student authors and reviewers gain vital experience revising drafts to produce a polished work that reflects the academic and creative standards at AUC.

URJe is maintained jointly by the Office for Undergraduate Research and the School of Libraries and Learning Technologies at the American University of Cairo.

The publication is provided free of charge, and there are no costs of any kind for authors.