Guidelines for contributors
Content
We welcome reports of research, including practitioner research; descriptions and discussions of the use of specific research methods; reflections and opinion pieces on issues in the world of ELT research; indications of useful resources for other researchers; relevant interviews, book reviews, and so on.
Length
Your article should be up to 2000 words long [not including appendices but including references]. Appendices should be included only where absolutely necessary and should be kept as brief as possible. There is no need to include an abstract.
Format
Either MS Word for Windows format or Rich Text Format (*.rtf). Please use Times New Roman font, size 12, and double-spacing. Number all pages.
Headings
Format headings and sub-headings as follows:
HEADING 1
Heading 2
Heading 3
Do not use numbering systems for headings and sub-headings and do not go beyond three levels of heading.
Tables and Figures
Place any tables, figures or images in your text [not separately at the end]. Each table and figure should be numbered and have a title. Avoid colour and textured backgrounds (e.g. use shades of white, black and grey in graphs). For tables, place the number and title above it, for figures place these details below.
References
Format your reference list according to the APA Publication Manual (5th ed., 2001). Examples of types of sources are given below.
Single author book:
Swales, J. M. (2004). Research genres: Explorations and applications. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Journal article:
Canagarajah, A. S. (1996). "Nondiscursive" requirements in academic publishing, material resources of periphery scholars, and the politics of knowledge production. Written Communication, 13, 435-472.
Edited book:
Johnson, R. K., & Swain, M. (Eds.). (1997). Immersion education: International perspectives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Section of edited book:
Bygate, M. (1996). Effects of task repetition: Appraising the developing language of learners. In D. Willis & J. Willis (Eds.), Challenge and change in language teaching (pp. 136-146). Oxford: Heinemann.
Electronic source:
British Educational Research Association. (1992). Ethical guidelines. Retrieved 22 May, 2004, from http://www.bera.ac.uk/guidelines.html
This free web tool for formatting references may be useful: Citation Machine
References in your text should follow this format:
According to Smith (1990) …
Several sources suggest that … (Johnson, 1993; Jones, 2005)
James (1999: 34) says that "whenever we…"
Please make sure that page numbers are given for any direct quotes in your text. Also ensure that all sources cited in your text appear in your reference list and that the reference list only includes the sources in your text. Do not over-reference your paper.
Readership
Research News is sent to all members of the Research SIG and your article may also be placed online, to be read more widely.Please attempt to communicate in terms which will be accessible to a general readership of ELT professionals.
Contact
Send your article to:
Shaida Mohammadi, Newsletter Editor
We welcome reports of research, including practitioner research; descriptions and discussions of the use of specific research methods; reflections and opinion pieces on issues in the world of ELT research; indications of useful resources for other researchers; relevant interviews, book reviews, and so on.
Length
Your article should be up to 2000 words long [not including appendices but including references]. Appendices should be included only where absolutely necessary and should be kept as brief as possible. There is no need to include an abstract.
Format
Either MS Word for Windows format or Rich Text Format (*.rtf). Please use Times New Roman font, size 12, and double-spacing. Number all pages.
Headings
Format headings and sub-headings as follows:
HEADING 1
Heading 2
Heading 3
Do not use numbering systems for headings and sub-headings and do not go beyond three levels of heading.
Tables and Figures
Place any tables, figures or images in your text [not separately at the end]. Each table and figure should be numbered and have a title. Avoid colour and textured backgrounds (e.g. use shades of white, black and grey in graphs). For tables, place the number and title above it, for figures place these details below.
References
Format your reference list according to the APA Publication Manual (5th ed., 2001). Examples of types of sources are given below.
Single author book:
Swales, J. M. (2004). Research genres: Explorations and applications. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Journal article:
Canagarajah, A. S. (1996). "Nondiscursive" requirements in academic publishing, material resources of periphery scholars, and the politics of knowledge production. Written Communication, 13, 435-472.
Edited book:
Johnson, R. K., & Swain, M. (Eds.). (1997). Immersion education: International perspectives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Section of edited book:
Bygate, M. (1996). Effects of task repetition: Appraising the developing language of learners. In D. Willis & J. Willis (Eds.), Challenge and change in language teaching (pp. 136-146). Oxford: Heinemann.
Electronic source:
British Educational Research Association. (1992). Ethical guidelines. Retrieved 22 May, 2004, from http://www.bera.ac.uk/guidelines.html
This free web tool for formatting references may be useful: Citation Machine
References in your text should follow this format:
According to Smith (1990) …
Several sources suggest that … (Johnson, 1993; Jones, 2005)
James (1999: 34) says that "whenever we…"
Please make sure that page numbers are given for any direct quotes in your text. Also ensure that all sources cited in your text appear in your reference list and that the reference list only includes the sources in your text. Do not over-reference your paper.
Readership
Research News is sent to all members of the Research SIG and your article may also be placed online, to be read more widely.Please attempt to communicate in terms which will be accessible to a general readership of ELT professionals.
Contact
Send your article to:
Shaida Mohammadi, Newsletter Editor
