Describes principles guiding acceptance of manuscripts for Counselor Education and Supervision which include relevance to readers, careful planning, scholarship and balance, and clear presentation. (ABL)

The "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" resembles the Bible not so much in terms of the dictates it espouses, but because of the way it has been, and still is, regarded by psychologists and psychology students. If the "Manual" is like the Bible, one may predict the continuing neglect of its dictates.…

Describes 15 periodicals serving primarily the field of community college education. Lists editor(s) and address and describes content, audience, circulation, and manuscript requirements and practices for journals categorized as general, research, or program-oriented. (DMM)

Notes that persons new to the field of counselor education and supervision are often highly motivated to publish in professional journals. Describes 21 stages involved in writing for publication, ranging from idea inception to identifying citations. (Author/NB)

Presents "Language Arts" reviewers' observations about manuscripts they have reviewed over the years. Focuses on: what reviewers observed in the language arts field; specific comments on authors' writing; and constructive suggestions for prospective authors. (MM)

Describes author's perspectives on her personal experiences with four barriers to publishing psychological work: the reluctance to commit oneself in public, the reluctance to prepare a written summary of work performed, fear of rejection, and lack of confidence in one's own evaluations. Gives advice for overcoming such barriers to publishing. (NB)

Describes the policies and processes for publishing manuscripts in CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Manuscripts for Volume 66 (1989-90) will focus on: 1) who will be teaching the world's children; 2) children's literature; 3) celebrating diversity; 4) empowering teachers; 5) math and science; 6) developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction. (RJC)

Suggests strategies for being successful in publishing research results such as selecting target journals before writing, attending to details, accepting the editor's instructions at face value, delaying inquires concerning lag time for manuscript reviews, and focusing on the revision requests of the editor. The author also discusses some of the…

Shares reflections of past and current editors of "The Reading Teacher" on the persons, contents, and events associated with the journal across its more than four decades. (MG)

Explains and illustrates important differences between writing a thesis or dissertation and writing a research report for publication in a professional journal. Discusses how to speed up the review process and encourage acceptance of the manuscript. (JOW)

Guidelines are offered on writing for publication: selection of the journal for submission and mechanics related to article preparation. (Author)

Discusses course for the future of the Journal of Mental Health Counseling in terms of previous and future editorial practices and offers developmental framework to establish such a course. Presents editorial board's opinions about the journal's review policy and discusses appropriate topics for publication by contrasting some critical features of…

Gives sound advice on how to turn the disappointment of having a manuscript rejected into a growth experience. (JOW)

Shares the nominations of the authors choices for influential, significant, or memorable articles that have been published in 40 years of "The Reading Teacher." (MG)

Describes selected conceptual and technical problems that often lead to manuscript rejections, and presents strategies for avoiding these problems when preparing reports on group research. Focuses on conceptual considerations, methodological considerations, interpretation of research results, and maintenance of a healthy perspective when preparing…