Content Guidelines

General Principles

• Respect - Treat all community members with respect and dignity
• Accuracy - Ensure your content is factually accurate and well-researched
• Relevance - Content should be relevant to the university community or academic interests
• Originality - Submit original content or properly attribute sources
• Accessibility - Write in clear, accessible language that can be understood by diverse audiences

Content Requirements

Article Structure

• Title - Clear, descriptive, and engaging (50-100 characters)
• Category - Select the most appropriate category for your content
• Content - Minimum 500 words, well-structured with headings and paragraphs
• Excerpt - A brief summary (100-200 words) that captures the essence of your article
• Author Information - Your name and affiliation with UGR

Writing Quality

• Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Write in Spanish or English (specify your language preference)
• Use clear and concise language
• Structure your content with headings, subheadings, and paragraphs
• Include relevant examples, data, or references when appropriate

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are not allowed:

• Plagiarism - Do not submit content that is not your own without proper attribution
• Hate Speech - Content that promotes discrimination, harassment, or violence
• False Information - Deliberately misleading or false information
• Spam - Promotional content, advertisements, or repetitive submissions
• Personal Attacks - Content that attacks individuals rather than ideas
• Illegal Content - Content that violates laws or university policies
• Inappropriate Material - Explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content

Category-Specific Guidelines

Science

• Present research findings clearly and accurately
• Cite sources and references
• Explain complex concepts in accessible language
• Distinguish between established facts and hypotheses

Literature

• Provide thoughtful analysis and critique
• Avoid spoilers or provide warnings when necessary
• Support opinions with examples from the text
• Respect diverse perspectives and interpretations

Programming

• Include working code examples when relevant
• Explain concepts clearly for different skill levels
• Test code before sharing
• Provide context and use cases

Medicine

• Ensure medical information is accurate and up-to-date
• Include disclaimers when appropriate
• Cite medical sources and research
• Do not provide medical diagnoses or treatment advice

Art

• Include images or descriptions of artwork when relevant
• Provide context and interpretation
• Respect copyright and intellectual property
• Encourage constructive discussion

Opinion

• Clearly identify opinions as such
• Support opinions with reasoning and evidence
• Be open to respectful disagreement
• Avoid inflammatory or divisive language

Moderation Process

All submitted content goes through a moderation process:

1. Initial Review - Content is reviewed for compliance with guidelines
2. Quality Check - Content is evaluated for quality, accuracy, and relevance
3. Approval/Rejection - Content is either approved for publication or returned with feedback
4. Publication - Approved content is published and made available to the community

Best Practices

• Proofread - Review your content before submitting
• Research - Verify facts and cite sources
• Engage - Respond to comments and engage with readers
• Update - Keep your content current and accurate
• Share - Promote your published articles on social media