For Contributors
Submission of
a manuscript to the Alberta Journal of Educational Research
(AJER) implies, and is an undertaking on the part
of the author(s), that neither the manuscript nor any substantially
similar manuscript has been published, is in press, or is under
consideration elsewhere. This is a condition for publication in
AJER. Prior to publication, authors will assign
their copyright to AJER by means of a standard form.
Format
Use a standard
typeface and size, such as Times New Roman 12 pt., and double-space
throughout, including block quotations, references, and notes.
Manuscripts are not to exceed 6,500 words excluding graphics.
Please indicate the word count (text only) in the cover letter
accompanying manuscripts. Provide an abstract of approximately
100 words either in a separate file, or on a separate page. To
ensure anonymity in the review process, the author's name and
affiliation should appear only on the title page; the title alone
heads the first page of the manuscript.
Style
AJER's editorial style conforms closely
to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
(5th ed.). Manuscripts that do not conform may either be returned
for adjustment, or editorial changes may be made. For spelling,
consult Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. Spelling in
quoted material must remain as in the original.
Referencing
Sources cited
appear in parentheses after each reference (direct or otherwise),
giving author's name (unless mentioned in text), year of publication,
and page number(s) in the case of direct quotes. Enclose quotes
of 40 or fewer words in double quotation marks in the text; indent
quotes longer than 40 words in block format. Page numbers must
be given.
List all sources alphabetically at the end of the manuscript under
the heading References using the APA style.
Footnotes are not allowed, and the use of endnotes is discouraged;
however, necessary brief explanatory notes, numbered consecutively
and marked in the text with superscript numerals, may appear before
the References under the heading Notes; citations in notes
follow the same format as other references.
Graphics
Number tables
and figures with Arabic numerals and provide each on a separate
page at the end of the manuscript. Prepare tables using tabs and
without vertical lines. It is preferred that figures, charts,
and diagrams be submitted electronically either in GIF or JPEG
formats. Either insert the graphic within the text, at the intended
location, or indicate placement of figures and tables in
text, e.g., Insert Figure 3 about here. In either case,
please ensure that graphics files are submitted along with the
text file.
Submitting
To help ensure
an efficient review process, it is preferred that authors submit
their manuscript and abstract electronically, preferably as E-mail
attachments, or alternatively as files on a high-density diskette.
The preferred file formats are Microsoft Word and Rich Text Format
(RTF). Files may be prepared using either Macintosh or Windows
machines.
E-mail: ajer@ualberta.ca
To make inquiries or to mail submissions, please contact:
Larry Prochner, Editor
Alberta Journal of Educational Research
845 Education Centre South
Faculty of Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5
CANADA
Tel: (780) 492-7941
Fax: (780) 492-0236
E-mail: ajer@ualberta.ca
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of Alberta, 2007.
Last revised: November 20, 2007
Designed by G.H. Buck