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Explore the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED) - purpose, accessing methods, publication frequency, review process, article types, and recent research and briefs. Learn about the review process, types of articles, recent submissions, and more.
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Writing for the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED): Suggestions forResearchers/Authors AHEAD 2019 Annual Conference Boston, Massachusetts Roger Wessel, Executive Editor Richard Allegra, Managing Editor Valerie Spears, Editorial Assistant
Agenda • JPED’s purpose • Accessing JPED • Publication frequency • JPED 2018-19 year • Review process • Types of articles (research, practice brief) • Implications/Relevance
JPED’s Purpose • JPED is a peer-reviewed journal that “welcomes submissions of innovative and scholarly manuscripts relevant to the issues and practices of educating students with disabilities in postsecondary educational programs.” • Historically, JPED welcomes emerging scholars and practitioners. • The Journal also seeks to broaden its North American focus by publishing research and practices that reflect a more international scope and increasing the international composition of its editorial review boards.
Accessing JPED • JPED is a benefit of membership. JPED uses universally-accessible formats including: • Daisy • Text (Word) • MP3 • Audio • PDF • Print copies are available for additional fee • JPED is searchable through ERIC online and libraries that subscribe to the EBSCO "Education Research Complete" database. • Back issues of all JPEDs are available: http://www.ahead.org/publications/jped
Publication Frequency • JPED is published 4 times a year: March, June, September, December • Each issue typically includes: • 5-6 research articles • 1-2 Practice Briefs • 1 book review • Special issues: • Disability Services Best Practices (September 2016) • Intellectual Disabilities (September 2018)
JPED’s 2018-2019 year • 83 manuscript submissions • 73 Research/Policy manuscripts • 10 Practice Brief manuscripts • 0 book review • 28% were accepted, 68% rejected, 4% under review • Typically 3-4 issues “in the wings” ready for publication
Review Process • Manuscript developed and submitted • Content • Writing to meet APA standards • Manuscript assigned to reviewers for blind review • Editorial Review Board has 57 reviewers • Practice Brief Review Board has 21 reviewers They individually recommend that the manuscript be accepted, invite to revise and resubmit, or reject
Review Process • Editor makes a decision about the manuscript (accepted, invite to revise and resubmit, reject), blind feedback is sent to authors (double blind review process) • Revisions can be extensive, deadlines for resubmissions are established • Process usually takes four to twelve months
Research Articles • Research: Original quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method research (25-35 pages) • Integration: Integrate research of others, compare/contrast theories, critique results, and/or provide context for future exploration • Innovation: Propose new theory, approach, or service delivery model based on review of research/literature • Policy Analysis: Analyze, critique, or present implications of public policy, statutes, regulation, and litigation
Recent Research Articles • PASSing College: A Taxonomy for Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education, 30(2), Lyman Dukes with four other authors • Student Voices: Recommendations for Improving Postsecondary Experiences of Students with Disabilities, 30(3), Allison Fleming with two other authors • Measuring Self-Advocacy Skills Among Veterans with Disabilities: Implications for Success in Postsecondary Education, 30(4), Adam Kinney with one other author
Practice Briefs Practical strategies and programs/services used to support postsecondary students with disabilities • 12-pages • Literature review • Depiction of the problem • Description of the innovative practice • Participant demographics/institutional partners • Outcomes • Implications/Portability
Recent Practice Briefs • Faculty Mentorship Program for Students with Disabilities: Academic Success Outcomes, 30(4), Larry Markle with two other authors • An Innovative Postsecondary Education Program for Students with Disabilities in STEM, 31(1), Caroline Dunn with four other authors
Implications/Relevance • JPED is an applied research journal whose primary focus is disability services educators or disability studies • Our readers need to know the implications of the information being shared, and/or how the material is relevant to the disability services educators and/or others in the field • Content and writing are both important
Questions and Answers Thank you for your interest in writing for JPED