Journal of Teaching Writing

 

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Editorial Assistant
Reema Meer
Editor
Kim Brain Lovejoy
Reviews Editor
Janis Haswell

 

The Journal of Teaching Writing publishes articles of interest to teachers at all grade levels, from preschool through university, about the practices and theories that bear on our knowledge of how people learn and communicate through writing. Whether the focus of such articles is on language development, the composing process, discourse theory, or writing pedagogy, the content should clearly reflect the spirit of inquiry which characterizes the revelation we sometimes experience when we reflect on our teaching: the stimulating conversation we have had with colleagues; the insight we have gained through an effective professional conference; or the proposition we have entertained from a professional journal or book—in short, it should enable the reader to make a connection between what happens or could happen in class and what he or she has heard, read, or wondered about the profession. We especially welcome articles written by classroom teachers, whether they are first-time writers or well-established authors. In any case, we encourage peer review of manuscripts before they are submitted to confirm for the writer that the content is new to the current discourse about the topic.

 

Submission Guidelines

 

·         Articles may range in length from short descriptions (10–15 pages) of principles or practices that offer helpful insights to longer pieces (15–20 pages) that explore topics in greater detail. All articles should have a clear philosophical or theoretical basis.

·         Contributors should submit four copies of each manuscript, each including a separate sheet with the author’s name (please do not put your name on any manuscript pages), address, E-mail, telephone, and fax numbers, and a short biographical paragraph. Manuscripts must conform to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 2009.  

·         The Editorial Board reviews all manuscripts anonymously; the Editor makes the final selections for each issue. Authors are notified of a decision within approximately four to six months. Publication of accepted manuscripts generally occurs twelve to eighteen months after submission. The rate of acceptance is approximately ten (10) percent.

 

Subscription Rates

Individual subscriptions to the Journal of Teaching Writing are $20.00 per year and institutional subscriptions are $25.00 per year. A $5.00 handling charge is added to subscriptions outside the continental United States.

 

Send manuscripts and subscription inquiries to:

 

Journal of Teaching Writing

Indiana University

425 University Boulevard CA 345

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Phone: 317.274.4777 Fax: 317.278.1287

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