OHIO READING TEACHER: CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS!!!

Deadline for the next issue: June 30, 2008

The Ohio Reading Teacheris a peer-reviewed journal published once yearly by the Ohio Council of the International Reading Association.  The journal shares current theory, research, and practice in all facets of literacy learning.  Readers of ORT include classroom teachers (K-12), researchers, administrators, and curriculum specialists.  The editors welcome manuscripts that share effective classroom practices, describe research findings, or discuss professional issues affecting literacy educators at all levels.  We are especially interested in publishing action-research studies undertaken in Ohio classrooms.

In addition, poetry that reflects literacy issues and/or vignettes of classroom stories are encouraged and welcomed. These can be one-page submissions that capture real life scenarios that reflect literacy on any level. Humorous stories, poignant reflections, Ah ha moments, reflective queries.

  (N.B.: Manuscripts currently undergoing review elsewhere will not be considered.) 

SUBMISSIONS should be sent electronically via a Word File to:

Chris McKeon at cmckeon494@aol.com AND Michelle Lenarz at mlenarz@walsh.edu

Please submit all manuscripts to both editors. Include a phone number, school affiliation, the most convenient e-mail contact, and fax number.

An alternative way to submit articles is to:

Submit four manuscript copies: three without identification and a fourth with name(s), address, telephone, institutional affiliation, email and fax.

Send manuscripts or direct all inquiries to the co-editors of The Ohio Reading Teacher, Dr. Chris McKeon, Walsh University, Hannon Child Development Center 220, Division of Education, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio  44720-3396,  or Dr. Michelle Lenarz, Walsh University, Hannon Child Development Center 111B, 2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, Ohio  44720-3396.  Editorial offices can be reached by phone:  Chris McKeon (330-490-7335) or Michelle Lenarz (330-490-7328).

Articles will be judged on the following criteria:

Content: 

• Reflects or extends interests of ORT readers
• Topic of significance to literacy educators
• Articles well-grounded in literacy education theory, research, and/or practice

Form:

• Clarity of writing (style/mechanics)
• Organization and focus of manuscript format
• APA (5th edition) format for references

Additional Editorial Suggestions:

• Use subheads for clear organization
• Writing must reflect sensitivity to issues of ethnicity, gender, and exceptionality
• Photographs may be included with signed permission to print from each recognizable person in the photo
• Include any supporting graphics (e.g., original drawing, samples of student work) with permission letter