Contributor Guidelines
How to contribute, what we look for, and what happens after you submit. These guidelines explain our editorial standards for student correspondents, writers and community contributors.
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Who can contribute
- StudentsCampus news, achievements and student experiences.
- Campus correspondentsRegular reports from your institution or MSSN unit.
- Community membersReports on Muslim community initiatives and developments.
- WritersEducational features and signed opinion articles.
- Subject-matter contributorsExpert explainers in health, finance, education or Islamic studies.
What we accept
- News reportsRelevant, factual and checkable reporting.
- Campus storiesFrom Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges.
- Educational featuresClear, sourced and original study or career guides.
- Community reportingVerified initiatives, programmes and events.
- Opinion articlesClearly labelled as opinion and separated from news.
- Original photographsWith permission and full credit details.
Editorial standards
- AccuracyCheck names, dates, institutions and figures.
- OriginalityNo copied or plagiarised text.
- Source transparencySay clearly where facts and quotations came from.
- Respectful languageNo abuse, defamation or harassment.
- Clear attributionCredit people, institutions and sources accurately.
- Photo permissionsOnly share images you own or have permission to share.
- Sensitive informationProtect private and personal details of third parties.
What happens after you submit
- Submission received
- Initial editorial review
- Fact-checking or follow-up where needed
- Editorial decision
- Publication, if approved
Attribution and copyright
Ownership of your work
Contributor credit, permissions and publication rights follow the organisation’s editorial policies. Submitting does not by itself transfer ownership of your work.
Questions about contributing?
Ask the editorial team before you write, or while your story is in progress.
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