Briefs range from approximately 1,000 to 2,500 words, including references, title, authors and affiliations, abstract, and acknowledgements.

For longer briefs, consult with the managing editor, as these can be accommodated in certain circumstances.

Accordingly, all authors submitting materials for peer review should prepare their manuscripts in the following manner:

1. Text should be double-spaced.

2. Text should not be set in columns, unless required by tables included in the manuscript.

3. Indicate in the text where photos and illustrations should be placed in relation to text, but do not insert and wrap text around them. Images should be sent either separately or at the end of the document, with figure numbers/captions noted for each.

4. Prepare tables as you wish them to look, but please use no smaller than 8-point type.

5. Place only one space after a period.

6. Do not type text in all caps. Use caps and lowercase instead.

7. The preferred style used by UTIA is Associated Press. Authors may purchase the current AP stylebook at the UT bookstore to use as a reference.

8. Reference style can be chosen by the author.

All briefs go through peer review, with at least two reviewers, plus a member of the editorial board. Briefs go through one round of reviews, a decision to accept with revisions or rejection, and then a round of editing for a final version. After final acceptance, the brief is then translated into Spanish, and both the English and Spanish versions are formatted to be published at the UTIA website.