Transcript Writing for JPED: Suggestions for Researchers/Authors

Writing for the Journal of Postsecondary
Education and Disability:
Suggestions for Researchers/Authors
AHEAD 2013
Baltimore, MD
David R. Parker, Ph.D. (Executive Editor), Richard
Allegra (Managing Editor), Valerie Spears-Jarrell
(Editorial Assistant)
[email protected]
Today’s Agenda
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JPED’s Purpose
Publication Frequency
A Year in the Life (2012 - 2013)
Accessing JPED
Types of Articles (Research, Practice Brief)
The Review Process
Suggestions from Editorial Board Members
JPED’s Purpose
• JPED is a peer-reviewed journal that “welcomes submissions of
innovative and scholarly manuscripts relevant to the issues and
practices of educating students with disabilities in
postsecondary educational programs.”
• Historically, JPED seeks to welcome emerging scholars.
“Good Afternoon Dr. Parker: My name is ____, and I am a school
psychologist and doctoral student in the ____ Department at the
University of _____. I am interested in submitting a piece I wrote on
students with learning disabilities and learning communities in
higher education. If possible, I would like to submit a draft for
review to see if the content is appropriate for your journal. I am new
to the publication process, so any help would be greatly
appreciated!”
• The Journal also seeks to broaden its North American focus by
publishing research and practices that reflect a more
international scope.
Publication Frequency
• JPED is published 4 times a year:
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March 1st (Issue 1)
June 1st (Issue 2)
September 1st (Issue 3 – Special Issue)
December 1st (Issue 4)
• Each issue typically includes:
 4-5 research articles
 1 Practice Brief
 1 book review
• Special Issues:
 STEM Research/Initiatives (2011)
 JUST Design/UD Issues (2012)
 College Services for Students with ID (2013)
A Year in the Life (2012 - 2013)
• 67 submissions (up from 49 in 2011-2012)
– 3 Practice Brief manuscripts
– 64 Research/Policy manuscripts
• 4 returned to author; 11 rejected; 24 published/inpress; 9 being revised; 19 under review
• 6 non-U.S. manuscripts (2 Canada, Ireland, Italy, Israel,
Australia)
• “Dear Dr. Parker - My colleagues and I are delighted
that our manuscript will be published next March. We
appreciate your astute editing support and know that
we have had a better product after having incorporated
the reviewers’ suggestions.”
Accessing JPED
• The Journal continues to be provided as a benefit of
membership. Switch to universally-accessible formats
in Fall 2010, including:
– DAISY, text, mp3 audio, and PDF versions
– text
– mp3 audio
– PDF
* Printed version available for small additional fee
• JPED is searchable through ERIC online and libraries
that subscribe to the EBSCO "Education Research
Complete" database.
• Newly-organized back issues of all JPEDs are available:
http://www.ahead.org/publications/jped
Article 1 - Research Articles
• Research: Original quantitative, qualitative, or
mixed-method research (25 – 35 pages)
• Integration: Integrate research of others,
compare/contrast theories, critique results,
and/or provide context for future exploration
• Innovation: Propose new theory, approach, or
service delivery model based on review of
research/literature
• Policy Analysis: Analyze, critique, or present
implications of public policy, statutes, regulation,
and litigation
Recent Research Articles
• Preparing for the Future IT Era: Perceptions of
Students with Disabilities about IT Training in South
Korea
• Dongil Kim, Jiyoung Son, Mary Lee Vance (25/4)
• Cognitive Diversity and the Design of Classroom Tests
for All Learners
• Erin Shinn, Nicole S. Ofiesh (25/3)
• The Forgotten: Formal Assessment of the Adult Writer
• Daniel J. McNair, Toi L. Curry (26/1)
• Financial Barriers for Students with Non-apparent
Disabilities within Canadian Postsecondary Education
• Tony Chambers, Melissa Bolton, Mahadeo A. Sukhai (26/1)
• DSS and Accommodations in Higher Education:
Perceptions of Students with Psychological Disabilities
– Kathleen F. Stein (26/2)
Article 2 - Practice Briefs
• Practical strategies and programs used to support
postsecondary students with disabilities. Limit the Body to 12
pages (including separate title page, abstract, and references).
Tables/figures may be added beyond the 12 page limit.
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Title page
Abstract
Literature Review
Depiction of the Problem
Participant Demographics/Institutional Partners or Resources
Description of Practice
Observed Outcomes
Implications/Portability
References
Tables and Figures (if needed)
Recent Practice Briefs
• Project LINC: Supporting Lecturers and Adjunct
Instructors in Foreign Language Classrooms
• Sally S. Scott, Wade Edwards (25/3)
• Modeling Positive Behaviors for Postsecondary
Students with Autism/Asperger’s: The Use of
“Television Coaching”
• Jack Trammell
• Examination Accommodations for Students with
Sensory Defensiveness
• Kieran Lewis, Clodagh Nolan (26/2)
• b-Learning in a Distance Learning Graduate Program
for Deaf Students
• Jose Reis Lagarto, Ana Mineiro, Joana Pereira (26/1)
The Review Process
1) Send manuscript (Word document) and cover email to
[email protected].
2) Managing Editor (Richard Allegra) confirms receipt;
posts on JPED server.
3) Executive Editor (David Parker) determines if
manuscript should be reviewed.
4) Two reviewers conduct “blind” review.
a. Recommendation (publish?)
b. Areas of weakness (Literature review; Relevance;
Methodology; Findings supported by data; APA
formatting; etc.)
c. Comments/suggestions
The Review Process
5) Editor shares decision with lead author via email (Reject,
Revise/resubmit, Accept with minor editing, Accept as is).
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Synthesis of reviewers’ comments
Highlight the most important areas of feedback; additional
suggestions
* Do not take comments personally. Feedback generally implies an
interest in publication or can help you publish in another journal.
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Deadline for receiving revised copy
6) Editor may send revised version back to reviewers; offers
his own editing suggestions.
7) After acceptance, Valerie Spears requests bio and
Permission Form from authors.
8) Valerie proofreads/checks APA formatting and sends galley
proof to lead author.
Suggestions from Reviewers
• Recommendations from the experts
• Q&A Session
Thank you for your interest in writing for JPED.