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ICHPER  SD Journal of Research Writers ’ Workshop

ICHPER  SD Journal of Research Writers ’ Workshop. Steven C. Wright, Ed.D. Kinesiology Pedagogy Coordinator University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824 USA Email: Steven.wright@unh.edu Phone: (603)862-4408 Fax: (603) 862-0154 Editor - ICHPER  SD Journal of Research.

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ICHPER  SD Journal of Research Writers ’ Workshop

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  1. ICHPERSD Journal of Research Writers’ Workshop Steven C. Wright, Ed.D. Kinesiology Pedagogy Coordinator University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824 USA Email: Steven.wright@unh.edu Phone: (603)862-4408 Fax: (603) 862-0154 Editor - ICHPERSD Journal of Research 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  2. Content Questions • Does the manuscript make a significantand novel contribution to the field? • Is this manuscript characterized by original thinking? • Is the content timely and useful to the reader? 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  3. Content Questions • Does this manuscript report specific, identifiable, advancement in knowledge? • Is the subject new or old, and is the treatment new or old? • Are conclusions justified, soundly based, and logically consistent with the support data? • Is the content theoretically sound? • Have there been major omissions in content? • Are the procedures and methods employed sufficiently clear that the work could be replicated? • Is the information to prior work pertinent, cited in the body of the paper, and complete? • Is the paper relevant? Does the manuscript have any practical information or use? 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  4. Presentation Questions • Is the manuscript presented in a logical manner? • Is the manuscript readable? • Is the subject appropriate for the journal’s audience? • Does the manuscript conform to APA 6th edition style? • Is there an abstract and is it descriptive of the contents? • Is there an introduction that states the purpose of the manuscript? • Does the development of the central idea flow well? • Is the content appropriately organized and subdivided? • Is there unnecessary repetition? 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  5. Presentation Questions • Is the title descriptive of the contents? • Have technical terms been defined? • Are all the figures and tables relevant and properly prepared? • Do the tables, diagrams, and figures add to, rather than duplicate, information in the narrative? • Is the manuscript excessively long or short (15-28 pgs double spaced)? 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  6. Presentation Questions • Is the literature review complete and accurate? • Is the conclusion logical, complete, and clearly stated? • Are the references appropriate, current, and accurate? • Are there obvious omissions or errors in the reference list? 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  7. The 10 Most Common Reasons for Rejection of a Manuscript • The quality of writing is poor. • It offers no new insights or information. • It is over-documented to the extent that references hinder the flow of reading. • The topic is too narrow in scope. • It is largely a promotional piece for a person, place or product. • It is a review of information available in other publications. • The content would not be of interest to HPERD professionals. • It includes information that is inaccurate or outdated. • It is not research-based. 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

  8. ICHPERSD Journal of ResearchReview Process • Author submits manuscript to ICHPERSD, via email or mail. ICHPERSD will confirm that main author is a member and then send manuscript to the editor. • Editor will send the manuscript out for review, with a request to return the manuscript within 30 days. • Once reviewers have sent in reviews, the editor will contact the main author with the decision and reviewers’ comments. • If the decision is to re-submit, then the editor will determine if sufficient changes have occurred for the manuscript to be published. 53rd ICHPER-SD World Congress

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