soctheory-argument-developmentUse when stress-testing the reasoning of a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript — turning stated propositions into a valid, warranted argument that survives rival theories and counter-cases. Develops and audits the argument; it does NOT define the concepts (soctheory-theory-construction) or bound the
soctheory-boundary-conditionsUse when specifying the scope, domain, and limits of a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript's theory — stating where it holds, where it does not, and what it does NOT claim. Bounds the theory as a contribution; it does NOT build the concepts (soctheory-theory-construction) or audit the reasoning (soc
soctheory-conceptual-exhibitsUse when building the figures and typologies of a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript — mechanism diagrams, process models, 2x2 typologies, and concept maps that carry theoretical work (never regression tables or data plots). Designs conceptual exhibits; it does NOT build the underlying theory (soct
soctheory-contribution-framingUse when articulating the theoretical contribution of a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript — naming the new way of seeing it provides and differentiating it from prior theory. Frames the contribution; it does NOT build the theory (soctheory-theory-construction) or audit its reasoning (soctheory-arg
soctheory-literature-positioningUse when locating a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript in a tradition and conversation — naming whose theory you extend, challenge, or synthesize, and avoiding sibling-journal misattribution. Positions the argument; it does NOT build the concepts (soctheory-theory-construction) or frame the novelty
soctheory-rebuttalUse when writing the response document for a Sociological Theory (ST) Revise & Resubmit — structuring point-by-point replies that show the theory was genuinely strengthened, not just defended. Drafts the response; revise the manuscript's theory FIRST (soctheory-theory-construction / soctheory-argume
soctheory-review-processUse when you need to understand Sociological Theory (ST)'s double-anonymous peer review and interpret a decision letter focused on conceptual novelty and logical soundness. Explains the process and decision types; it does NOT draft the response document (that is soctheory-rebuttal).
soctheory-submissionUse when running the final pre-submission preflight for a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript — Manuscript Central portal, ASA format and length cap, abstract, masking for double-anonymous review, ASA-style references, fee, ethics/originality, and required files. Theory-only journal; there is no dat
soctheory-theory-constructionUse when building the actual theory for a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript — turning a positioned problem into defined concepts, explicit mechanisms, internally consistent propositions, and scope conditions. Constructs the theory; it does NOT stress-test the argument's validity against rivals (so
soctheory-topic-selectionUse when deciding whether an idea is a genuine theoretical problem and a fit for Sociological Theory (ST) rather than an empirical study or a review essay. Screens the problem and venue fit; it does NOT build the theory (soctheory-theory-construction) or position it in a tradition (soctheory-literat
soctheory-workflowUse when deciding which soctheory-* sub-skill to invoke next, or when sequencing a Sociological Theory manuscript from theoretical-problem framing through peer-review revision for a Sociological Theory (ST) submission. Routes — does not replace — the specialized skills.
soctheory-writing-styleUse when drafting or polishing a Sociological Theory (ST) manuscript so it reads as an argument for a broad theoretical readership, follows the ASA Style Guide, and fits ST's length cap (max ~14,500 words inclusive of footnotes, references, tables, figures, and appendices — verify current). Tightens