Writing for the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED):

Suggestions for Researchers/AuthorsDavid R. Parker, Ph.D. (Executive Editor)

drdparker@gmail.com

Today’s Agenda

• JPED’s Purpose• Publication Frequency• A Year in the Life• Accessing JPED• Types of Articles (Research, Practice Brief)• The Review Process• Suggestions for Getting Published in JPED

JPED’s Purpose• JPED is a peer-reviewed journal that “welcomes submissions of

innovative and scholarly manuscripts relevant to the issues and practices of educating students with disabilities in postsecondary educational programs.”

• Historically, JPED seeks to welcome emerging scholars.“Good Afternoon Dr. Parker: My name is ____, and I am a school psychologist and doctoral student in the ____ Department at the University of _____. I am interested in submitting a piece I wrote on students with learning disabilities and learning communities in higher education. If possible, I would like to submit a draft for review to see if the content is appropriate for your journal. I am new to the publication process, so any help would be greatly appreciated!”

• The Journal also seeks to broaden its North American focus by publishing research and practices that reflect a more international scope and increasing the international composition of its editorial review boards.

Publication Frequency• JPED is published 4 times a year:

o March 1st (Issue 1)o June 1st (Issue 2)o September 1st (Issue 3 – Special Issue)o December 1st (Issue 4)

• Each issue typically includes:o 4-5 research articleso 1-2 Practice Briefso 1 book review

• Special Issues:o JUST Design/UD Issues (2012)o College Services for Students with ID (2013)o 30 Years of JPED: Trends in the Literature (2014)

A Year in the Life (2013 - 2014)• Typically 2 issues “in the wings” ready for publication

• 46 submissions received between 7/13 and 5/14o 38 Research/Policy manuscriptso 6 Practice Brief manuscriptso 2 were book reviews

• 3 returned to author; 9 rejected; 9 published/in-press; 13 being revised; 12 under review

• 5 non-U.S. manuscripts (3 Canada, 2 U.K.)

• “Dear Dr. Parker - My colleagues and I are delighted that our manuscript will be published next March. We appreciate your astute editing support and know that we have had a better product after having incorporated the reviewers’ suggestions.”

A Year in the Life • Summer 2013 – JPED Editor represented AHEAD at 8th

International Conference on Higher Education and Disability (Innsbruck, Austria)o JPED poster session; networkingo 5 new international editorial board memberso 2015 Special Issue (Prof. Alan Hurst; UK)

• Summer 2014 – Launch Reviewer of the Year Awardso New annual recognitiono One research ROTY; one Practice Brief ROTYo Nominated by editor; selected by former editors

• Fall 2015 – New selection process for JPED Editoro Application materials due by October 1, 2014o Selection committee decisiono Spring 2015: transition meeting with current and incoming

JPED editors

Accessing JPED• The Journal continues to be provided as a benefit of

membership. Print copies an additional $50.00/year. Switch to universally-accessible formats in Fall 2010, including:o DAISY, text, mp3 audio, and PDF versionso texto mp3 audioo PDF

• JPED is searchable through ERIC online and libraries that subscribe to the EBSCO "Education Research Complete" database.

• Back issues of all JPEDs are available: http://www.ahead.org/publications/jped

Research Articles• Research: Original quantitative, qualitative, or

mixed-method research (25 – 35 pages)

• Integration: Integrate research of others, compare/contrast theories, critique results, and/or provide context for future exploration

• Innovation: Propose new theory, approach, or service delivery model based on review of research/literature

• Policy Analysis: Analyze, critique, or present implications of public policy, statutes, regulation, and litigation

Recent Research Articles• University and Disability: An Italian Experience of

Inclusiono Silvia Maggiolini & Paola Molteni (26/3)

• Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability (ID): Complex Layerso Colleen A. Thoma (26/4)

• One Woman’s Experienceo Melissa Myers, Judy E. MacDonald, Sarah Jacquard,

Matthew Mcneil (27/1)• Effects of an Intensive Disability-Focused Training

Experience on University Faculty Self-Efficacyo Christopher Murray, Allison Lombardi, John R. Seeley, &

Hilary Gerdes (27/2)

Practice Briefs• Practical strategies and programs used to support postsecondary

students with disabilities. Limit the Body to 12 pages (including separate title page, abstract, and references). Tables/figures may be added beyond the 12 page limit.

• Title page• Abstract • Literature Review • Depiction of the Problem• Participant Demographics/Institutional Partners or Resources• Description of Practice• Observed Outcomes• Implications/Portability• References• Tables and Figures (if needed)

Recent Practice Briefs

• Transforming Barriers into Bridges: The Benefits of a Student-Driven Accessibility Planning Committeeo Stephanie J. Cragg, Kristina Nikolova, & Irene Carter

(26/3)• Interdisciplinary Collaborative Support Services for

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorderso Susan Longtin (27/2)

• Assessing the Impact of Inclusive Postsecondary Education Using the Think College Standardso Kathleen Bodisch Lynch & Elizabeth Evans Getzel (26/4)

The Review Process1) Send manuscript (single Word document, including title

page, abstract, and appendices) and cover email to jped@ahead.org.

2) Managing Editor (Richard Allegra) confirms receipt; posts on JPED server.

3) Executive Editor (David Parker) determines if manuscript should be reviewed.

4) Two reviewers conduct “blind” review.a. Recommendation (publish?)b. Areas of weakness (Literature review; Relevance;

Methodology; Findings supported by data; APA formatting…)c. Comments/suggestions

The Review Process5) Editor shares decision with lead author via email (Reject,

Revise/resubmit, Accept with minor editing, Accept as is).a. Synthesis of reviewers’ commentsb. Highlight the most important areas of feedback; additional

suggestions* Do not take comments personally. Feedback generally implies an interest in publication or can help you publish in another journal.

c. Deadline for receiving revised copy

6) Editor may send revised version back to reviewers; offers his own editing suggestions.

7) After acceptance, Valerie Spears requests bio and Permission Form from authors.

8) Valerie proofreads/checks APA formatting and sends galley proof to lead author.

Suggestions for Getting Published

• Recommendations• Q&A Session

Thank you for your interest in writing for JPED.