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Types of Articles Published in the Journal

The Journal solicits submissions for publication as articles in the following categories:

REVIEWS (5,000 6,000 words) Review articles will address a complex issue that has both scientific and civic dimensions, written at a level thatis accessible to an interested but non-expert reader.

RESEARCH ARTICLES (3,000 4,000 words) Research articles will be substantive works of educational research and assessment in science and civicengagement. Various research methods, including qualitative studies, are acceptable for consideration by theJournal as long as the work is rigorous and contributes something of value to the field of science education andcivic engagement.

SCIENCE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY (3,000 4,000 words) These articles will provide case studies where science education directly affects public policy (or vice-versa) ata global, national, state, or local level. Potential topics include the role of science education in developingdemocracies; teaching evolution in U.S. public schools; or AIDS education and national policy in Africannations.

PROJECT REPORTS (1,500 words)

These articles will be shorter and more preliminary reports about interesting science education and civicengagement projects (innovative courses, learning communities, etc.). Several of these reports could bepublished in each issue. The focus of a project report is on the progress or outcomes of an academic innovationthat addresses science and civic engagement.

POINTS OF VIEW (1,500 words) This type of article will provide a forum for thought-provoking ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

TEACHING AND LEARNING (1,500 words) These articles will consist of practical strategies for effective science teaching, learning, and assessment in thecontext of civic engagement e.g., case studies, service-learning, active learning techniques for large classes,etc.). The focus of a teaching and learning report is on a specific strategy as opposed to an entire project.

BOOKS AND MEDIA(1,000 words)

This section of the journal will include reviews of books, media, exhibits, and special programs. Whereverpossible, reviewers will be encouraged to situate the work in a broader context. For example, a review of thePBS video series on Evolution could be combined with a discussion of how to teach this topic effectively in theundergraduate classroom.


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Guidelines for the Preparation and Submission of Manuscripts

The Editorial Board of the Journal has established the following guidelines for authors to use in preparingmanuscripts for submission:

1. Electronic submission: Submit your manuscript as an electronic document using Microsoft Word oranother word processing software that is compatible with Word. Attach the document to an email messagesent to [email protected].

2. Letter: Along with the manuscript, attach to your email message a separate cover letter. In the letter,describe in detail any submissions or previous reports that might be regarded as redundant or duplicativepublication and include copies of such work. Note any financial or other relationships that might lead to aconflict of interest (for example: reporting the results of research on a proprietary product, such as atextbook or other teaching media, that the author or a colleague contributed to). Include a statement of anyfinancial, technical, or other support you received in doing the research or other work reported in thismanuscript. Include a statement that the manuscript has been read and approved by all authors.

3. Language: Prepare your submission using standard U.S. English.

4. Format for Research Articles: Use the standard IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, and

Discussion) for manuscripts reporting experimental or observational studies.

5. Format for Other Articles: While the editors extend greater flexibility in the case of articles that do notreport research, it is still important that authors prepare their manuscripts in a careful way, so that thesections proceed in an orderly and logical sequence, given the purpose of the article.

6. Text: Double-space all portions of the manuscript, including the title page, abstract, text, acknowledgments,references, tables, and legends. Use 12-point font and one inch (1) margins on the top, bottom, and sidesof each page. Number pages consecutively, beginning with the title page.

7. Title page: Include enough information about the article in the title to make it possible for the article to beeasily and accurately located through electronic or Web-based searches. Include on the title page thenames, highest academic degrees, and affiliations of each author. Indicate the name of the department(s)and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed. Specify the name, mailing address, email address,telephone, and FAX numbers of the corresponding author. Indicate any external support provided for thework (grants, equipment, etc.). List word counts for the abstract and text (not including abstract,acknowledgments, figure legends, and references).

8. Abstract: Include an abstract with every research article. Place the abstract on a separate page after thetitle page. Make sure the abstract accurately summarizes the content of the manuscript. Do not exceed 150words.

9. Introduction: Provide sufficient context and background for the study that readers can understand itsrelationship to previously published work. Clearly identify primary and secondary objectives.

10. Research Methods: Include descriptions of Human Subjects or Institutional Review Board approval, ifapplicable. Identify the methods in sufficient detail to allow readers to understand and, if desired, reproducethe results. When statistical analyses are used, specify the methods applied.

11. Results: Present results in a logical sequence, giving the most important findings first. Restrict tables andfigures to those that are absolutely necessary to explain the argument of the manuscript and assess itsvalidity.

12. Discussion: Describe the innovative aspects of the work and the conclusions that follow. Start bysummarizing the main findings. Include a careful discussion of s tudy limitations. Make sure the conclusionsare supported by the results.


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