Submission Requirements

Manuscripts must include a structured abstract of between 150 to 250 words.

Heading definitions and suggested length of sections (Adapted from the Journal of Engineering Education):

• Background. Present the problem that motivated the paper. Try to phrase this in a way to communicate the importance of the research or position. (2-3 sentences)
• Purpose. Succinctly the goal of the research project or what is the primary aim of the article. (1 sentence)
• Methodology/approach. Describe the sample population (if applicable), research design, conceptual framework, and/or analytic approach. If the paper is an essay or reflection, speak to the information and/or experiences that informed your current position. (2-3 sentences)
• Findings/conclusions. Provide an overview of your consequential findings (if reporting an empirical study) or conclusions (if advancing a conceptual argument). It is recommended that you share findings in plain terms. (2-3 sentences)
• Implications. Present 1-2 major takeaways that follow from your findings/conclusions. What is the main contribution you are making to knowledge, theory, research methodology, or practice? What should change as a result of your work? Ensure that this section relates to the background and purpose stated earlier. (2-3 sentences)

Please also include 3 to 5 keywords.

Manuscripts must be original papers no longer than 30 pages in length (typed in Times New Roman 12-point font). This page length excludes the abstract, as well as all references, diagrams, and appendices.

Manuscripts must be one of four types: research articles, essays, literature reviews, or personal reflections. Of course, the manuscript must deal with a topic of interest to those in the field of education. Guidance as to the types of submissions is available below.

All manuscripts must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition, with citations and references properly formatted according to the publication’s guidelines.
Manuscripts will not be accepted for publication if they are currently under review or consideration by any other journal, press, or publication. Authors are responsible for withdrawing their submissions to other publications prior to submission to the Journal and may not submit the same manuscript elsewhere during the review process. Furthermore, submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published in another journal, press, or publication. Manuscripts accepted for publication may be submitted to other journals after publication in the Neag School of Education Journal, subject to the terms and conditions of The Neag School of Education Journal’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Documentation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval or exemption, if required, must be secured by the authors prior to submitting the manuscript.

The first author of the manuscript must be a graduate student currently affiliated with accredited institutions of higher learning or an individual with a postdoctoral position or jobs outside of the professoriate.

Each manuscript may have an unlimited number of authors, provided that every listed author has substantially contributed to the production of the manuscript in some manner. When multiple authors are listed, one author should be designated as the corresponding author. All authors must give written consent to the submission of the manuscript in question and should be available to approve any major editorial decisions.

Each person listed as an author should include a short bio (50 words) describing their position/title, university affiliation, college or department, and any other relevant information. Please include a funding acknowledgement statement, if applicable.