Guidelines for Research-Based Articles

Papers in this category must meet at least two of these qualifications:

    1. Combine quantitative and qualitative data

    2. Take a systematic qualitative or ethnographic approach

    3. Use an original and creative methodological approach

    4. Present new theoretical or conceptual ideas

In order to be considered for publication, papers in this category must be submitted with a cover letter clearly outlining how the paper addresses at least two of the qualifications. In general, manuscripts should not exceed 15 typed, double-spaced pages, including references, tables, and figures.

Figures and tables should be included as part of the manuscript, not as separate files. Five to six keywords, to be used in archival retrieval systems, should be indicated on the title page.

The title page should also include contact information for the lead author, including affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address, and phone and fax numbers. Manuscripts should include three- to four-sentence biographical paragraphs of each author at the bottom of the title page.

Following the title page, an abstract of no more than 120 words should be included. Text and references must conform to American Psychological Association style as stated in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition).

Permission for use of the copyrighted material is the responsibility of the author. All artwork must be camera ready.