ENTRY STRUCTURE AND GUIDELINES
Entry structures are defined by five categories as follows: individuals; nations/case studies; legislation/documents; organizations/agencies; and concepts (e.g., eunuchs, forced marriage, sweatshops, etc.); all associated with the topic of Modern Slavery. Keep in mind that there is no sure-fire way to pin down all of the specific details or variations that may be needed for specific entries. These entry structures are not designed so that the first item should be its own paragraph, etc., but to serve as general guidelines for the types of information needed in the articles. The last entry structure defined below is for a generic entry and can be used as a guideline if your entry does not fit into these categories, any specific questions regarding entry structure and content should be directed to the general editor. Please note that bibliographic citations are intended to refer the reader to further information on the subject; there should be no more than four citations per entry.
All text for the entries should be flush left with one space between sentences. There should be two hard returns at the end of each paragraph. There should not be any subheadings within an entry. If a subheading seems necessary because the information cannot flow within the entry discussion, there may be a need for a separate entry. If this happens, contact the general editor immediately.
HISTORICAL FIGURES
1. Name (last name, first name, if applicable) birth and death year (or either, if known).
Annan, Kofi Atta (1938-)
2. Brief defining statement that includes this person's relevance and importance to the subject in the form of what she or he did, for example:
As Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Atta Annan has been actively involved in developing and enforcing international protocols against human trafficking.
3. Further development of the history of the person as defined by the subject of Modern Slavery. (It is not important to the reader if someone grew up or was educated at a certain place if the reason why this person is being included in this work happened 40 years later and was not directly influenced by these circumstances).
4. Cross-references to other related entries in the form of "See also."
5. "For Further Reading" citations.
6. Article author's name and affiliation.
CONCEPTS
1. Definition of the concept and its elements.
2. Origin, history, and evolution of the concept.
3. The concept as it is manifest today, if applicable.
4. Cross-references to other related entries in the form of "See also."
5. "For Further Reading" citations.
6. Article author's name and affiliation.
NATIONS/CASE STUDIES
1. Define the geographical boundaries of the region and provide the years in which Modern Slavery has been a factor. If the region was once part of a different territory (or used a different name), be sure to provide this information.
2. Define the types of ways that Modern Slavery exists within this region.
3. Identify the means by which the government has taken steps to fight practices of Modern Slavery within this area.
4. Cross-references to other related entries in the form of "See also."
5. "For Further Reading" citations.
6. Article author's name and affiliation.
LEGISLATION/DOCUMENT
1. Present an overview of the significance of this legislation/document to the issue of Modern Slavery.
2. What government/source was responsible for creating and/or implementing this legislation/document; how effective has the effort been?
3. Try to include one or two significant episodes or events that pertain to the history of this particular legislation/document.
4. Cross-references to other related entries in the form of "See also."
5. "For Further Reading" citations.
6. Article author's name and affiliation.
ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES
1. Present an overview of the significance of this organization/agency to the issue of Modern Slavery.
2. What government/source was responsible for creating this organization/agency; how effective has the group's effort been?
3. Try to include one or two significant episodes or events that pertain to the history of this particular organization/agency.
4. Cross-references to other related entries in the form of "See also."
5. "For Further Reading" citations.
6. Article author's name and affiliation.
GENERIC ENTRY
1. Definition.
2. Relevance to Modern Slavery.
3. Historical consequences.
4. Cross-references to other related entries in the form of "See also."
5. "For Further Reading" citations.
6. Article author's name and affiliation.
STYLES IN TEXT
Footnotes, Endnotes, Citations, and Quoted Material
Never use the software formatting feature to create bibliographic citations. In a book of this size and scope, numbered notes would be highly problematic and so should not be included. The author/date citation system outlined in the Chicago Manual of Style 14th Edition (chapter 16) is preferred for all direct quotes (page numbers are not necessary) and should be consulted for unusual sources; where Chicago differs from these guidelines, these guidelines take precedence.
Bibliographic citations will be listed at the end of each entry and a master bibliography for the volume will appear in the backmatter of the book. Due to the large size of this undertaking, consistency will be the key.
Each contributor will be responsible for full and consistent citation of all reference material used for a particular entry.