How to get published in Asian EFL Journal - PowerPoint Presentation

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How to get published in Asian EFL Journal JALT Niigata June 23rd, 2013

John AdamsonUNPSlide2

OverviewAsian EFL Journal (est. 2002): partial OAThe Linguistics Journal (est. 2005): OAAsian ESP Journal (est. 2005): OAEnglish as an International Language Journal (est. 2007):OAInternational Journal of Law, Language & Discourse (est. 2011):OATESOL Journal (est. 2007): OAPhilippine EFL Journal (est. 2008): OAArab EFL Journal (est. 2010): OASlide3

Asian EFL JournalResearch ArticlesTeaching ArticlesBook ReviewsTheses/dissertationsWord limitsNone/best approx. 10,000None/best approx. 6-7,000600-900 words

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Characteristics

Applied linguistics with EFL relevance to a wider Asian readership.

Extensive lit in the field.

Papers which have a triangulated/mixed methods approach.

Findings and discussion link back to lit.

Classroom practice papers with less theory but explorations and reflection.

Realia

or VDO uploads OK.

Unsolicited reviewers

select their own materials to review.

Solicited reviewers

are contacted and asked to review materials from a list of available materials.

Full MA,

M.Phil

or Doctorate papers accepted if relevant to readership

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Asian EFL JournalOnline intake: http://asian-efl-journal.com/submissions/ Review process and timelines:             RAs & Book Reviews published in Quarterly editionsTAs monthlyTheses/dissertations monthlyAcceptance rate: screening in 6-7 screened in out of 50-70 p.m. (500 plus p.a.) published articles = approx. 15% of those screened in.Slide5

Conference proceedings & Special editionsSpecial editionsCLIL in Asian contexts (forthcoming Dec 2013)Teacher educationAcademic writingLanguage, culture and identity in AsiaConference proceedingsTBLELF/EILESPSlide6

Asian EFL Journal: types of submissionsRAs: Applied Linguistics/ESL-EFL with ‘Asian’ focus/applicability, Global EFL issuesTAs: Issues surrounding the classroom impacting on practice: Teacher Education, SLA, identity, sociolinguistic issuesTAs currently needed!Slide7

Editorial ProcessSubmit to an online email addressSenior Associate Editor (x3) ‘screens’ in or out – rejections with some suggestions if some potential exists.Associate Editor (x12)supervises by sending out to two reviewers (x91). Corresponds with author till accept/reject.Chief Editor (Roger Nunn) sends out official accept/reject message with publication date.Submission sent to Production (proofreaders).Slide8

Evaluation criteria: RAs On a scale of Excellent – Acceptable – Unsatisfactory Complete, clear and well organized presentation Significance of the problem General applicability and interest to the field (relevance beyond case presented) Relevance and applicability to practical teaching/curriculum decisions/test design, etc. Description of the problem within a theoretical framework (where appropriate) Literature review is complete and demonstrates a clear relationship to the problem Appropriateness of research design and method

 Accurate and useful presentation of results Sound discussion, interpretation, argument and analysis

 Conclusion describes implications for education theory, research and/or practice

Suggestions for improvement

Annotated feedbackSlide9

Evaluation criteria: Alternative Voice (alt voc)Submissions which don’t follow normal academic writing genre (not identified as such but included as normal RAs or TAs)Use of author’s (first-person) voice (with appropriate code-switching)Coherent organization (Do not overly consider standard generic structure) Adequate explanation of the (teaching issue), context/environment, participantsReference to relevant literature as needed (but not necessarily in a standard literature review) Relevance and resonance beyond the context, case presentedPersuasive and coherent support for the views expressed. (argumentation, methodology, examples, data, perhaps drawing upon the author’s own experience)  Interpretation of any outcomes from a teaching perspective  Critical self-reflection

 To what extent would this submission benefit from interaction/mentoring with the author(s) which goes beyond the standard review – amendment – re-review cycle? 

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Evaluation criteria TAsOn a scale of Excellent – Acceptable – Unsatisfactorycomplete, clear and well organized presentation statement of the teaching issue, context, participants applicability and interest to the teaching field (relevance beyond case presented) background/literature review links theory and practice or provides a clear rationale of practice relevance and appropriateness of (research design and method), the topic discussed or the materials design/teaching approach proposed

 powerful and coherent supporting argumentation of the opinion expressed (or accurate analysis/description) and/or useful interpretation of (results/) outcomes from a teaching perspectivecritical self-reflection on teaching practice (e.g. what was learned, what action taken)

recommendations for teaching practice and further investigation

appropriateness of formatting and referencing

Suggestions for improvement

Annotated feedbackSlide11

Tips for publicationResearch Ethics: informed consentFollow submission guidelines (APA etc)Submissions statement: no simultaneous submissionsLink your paper with a previous articleBe ready to redirect (upon advice) to another journal in the groupRemove mark-up functionRemove signs of it being a university paperThink of the wider Asian readership: applicabilityIf a case study, do you generalize beyond the case?Have you found a gap in the literature?Methodologically: replication studies OK.Slide12

If finally publishedFormal acceptance letterOnline but hardcopy versions through LuluNo fees for submissions. TAs open access but a subscription for readers at $5 for 6 months.Opportunity to join as a reviewer.Slide13

Thank youSubmissions welcome!For RAs and TAseditor@asian-efl-journal.comFor BRshttp://asian-efl-journal.com/book-review-submit/