The Journal of Research (JLR) is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that publishes research related to literacy, , and literacy and language from preschool through adulthood. JLR publishes research and scholarly papers, including original research, critical reviews of research, conceptual analyses, and theoretical essays. Investigations of the social, affective, cognitive, pedagogical, technological, and political dimensions of literacy are appropriate for publication in JLR. Articles represent diverse research paradigms and theoretical orientations, and they employ a variety of methodologies and modes of inquiry. JLR serves as a forum for sharing divergent areas of research and pedagogy and encourages papers that open dialogue among professionals from a variety of disciplines. Because JLR serves as an open forum, readers should not construe the contents as implying advocacy or endorsement by the National Reading Conference, its officers, or its members. Manuscript Submission. Potential authors are encouraged to examine previous issues of JLR for topics and style of presentation. The current method of submission is electronic format as an attachment to an e-mail message; authors should include a cover letter. All references to the authors should be deleted, except for the title page. The title page should include the name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the first (or contact) author. A one-paragraph abstract limited to 250 words should accompany all submissions. Authors will be notified of receipt of their manuscripts within 2 weeks of their arrival and can expect to receive the results of the review process within 3 months. At the present time, it is anticipated that manuscripts will be published within 9 months of their acceptance. In addition to full-length papers that are normally found in JLR, more concise papers on research of a limited scope or nature or that open new ideas and approaches to literacy inquiry and scholarship are encouraged. These papers will be published as Research Briefs. All manuscripts and correspondence should be directed to: Douglas K. Hartman Journal of Literacy Research Neag School of Education 249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2033 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269-2033 [email protected] Tables and Figures. Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author’s name, and top edge indicated. Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines: - 300 dpi or higher - Sized to fit on journal page - EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only - Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good- quality color prints should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable. Manuscript Style. Manuscript submissions must conform to the fifth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). Manuscripts not following APA style may be returned without review, unless the researcher’s theoretical or methodological perspective necessitates a deviation that is justified in the cover letter. Editorial Policy. Submitted manuscripts are sent to members of the editorial advisory board or other qualified literacy researchers for blind review. The principal criteria used in judging manuscripts are the: (a) significance of their contribution to knowledge about literacy, (b) soundness of the methods employed in the research, (c) rigor of the scholarly argument(s), and (d) clarity of the writing. Potential contributors who have specific questions about editorial policy, manuscript preparation, or the review process are encouraged to contact the appropriate member of the editorial team:

Douglas K. Hartman (Senior Editor & Area Editor) Social, Cultural, Political, & Historical (860-486-1154 or [email protected] ) Sally M. Reis (Area Editor) Exceptionalities, Assessment & Evaluation (860-486-0618 or [email protected] ) Mary Anne Doyle (Area Editor) Teacher Education & Professional Development (860-486-2533 or [email protected] ) Douglas K. Kaufman (Area Editor) Literacy Instruction & Literacy Learning (860-486-0268 or [email protected] ) Michael D. Coyne (Area Editor) Literacy Processes (860-486-8326 or [email protected] ) Wendy J. Glenn (Area Editor) Literature, Text Analysis & Response (860-486-0246 or [email protected] ) Mileidis Gort (Area Editor) Multilingual & Multicultural Settings (305-284-5536 or [email protected] ) Elizabeth R. Howard Essay Book Review Editor (860-486-9275 or [email protected] ) Sue Ringler Pet Editorial Assistant (860-486-0407) or [email protected] ) Mary Rinaldo Administrative Assistant (860-486-2433 or [email protected] )

Essay Book Reviews. JLR publishes critical reviews of scholarly books devoted to literacy and literacy research. Readers wishing to nominate a book for review and potential book reviewers should contact the Essay Book Review Editor, Elizabeth R. Howard ([email protected]). Permissions. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work and for obtaining permission from copyright owners to use a lengthy quotation (exceeding the limits of fair use) or to reprint or adapt a table or figure published elsewhere. Authors should write to the original author(s) and publisher of such material to request nonexclusive world rights in all languages for use in print and nonprint versions of the present article and in all future editions. Provide copies of all permissions and credit lines obtained. Proofs and Reprints. Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis’ Central Article Tracking (CATS). Authors may order reprints of their articles when they receive proofs. Printing considerations do not permit the ordering of reprints after authors have returned proofs.