Manuscript Submission and Guidelines for Authors
The editorial team of the Texas Journal of Literacy Education invites you to submit your literacy research and/or effective and innovative teaching strategies to the next issue. We welcome all voices from literacy researchers, classroom teachers, and graduate students. Last issue’s acceptance rate was approximately 26%. The blind review and editorial decision process typically takes about 8-12 weeks. Submit your manuscripts below.
If you have questions, email: chaseyoung@shsu.edu
If you have questions, email: chaseyoung@shsu.edu
Co-Editors
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Dr. Chase Young
Sam Houston State University Drs. Bethanie Pletcher and Sherrye Garrett Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi |
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Preparing Your Manuscript
Please prepare two files: a blinded manuscript and a cover letter. Blinded manuscripts must:
Cover letter should include:
- include the title of the work;
- follow APA (6th edition) formatting guidelines;
- between 2,000 and 6,000 words, not including references;
- include an abstract of 250 words or less (research submissions only);
- have all references to author(s) removed for blind review;
- tables and figures should be embedded in the manuscript and figures.
Cover letter should include:
- the title of your submission;
- your name and affiliation (as you would have them published) and your email;
- addresses and any coauthors should be listed in preferred order, with name, affiliation, and contact information.
