[NIFL-WORKPLACE] Fwd: New Journal Seeks ManuscriptsDonna Brian djgbrian at utk.eduFri Oct 1 10:56:32 EDT 2004
This message is forwarded with permission: >New Online Education Journal Seeks Manuscripts > >The Workforce Improvement Network at James Madison University, through >funding from the Virginia Department of Education, will publish an online >journal for the field of adult and workforce education. The journal will >debut in late November, and the editors are seeking articles for publication. > >Vertex, the Online Journal for Adult and Workforce Education will be a >peer-reviewed quarterly publication that supports adult and workplace >education professionals by providing access to the latest information and >research relating to the theory and best practices for English as a Second >Language, GED Preparation, and Adult Basic Education instruction and >program management both at the workplace and off-site. > >By definition, vertex is not only the highest point of anything, its apex, >but also the point where angles come together. The editors of Vertex see >it as being the Internet resource for adult and workforce educators, >program managers, human resource development and training professionals, >and college and university program personnel, as well as the point where >all of those aspects of workforce and adult education converge. > >Vertex will debut in late November 2004, with additional issues scheduled >for February 2005, April 2005, and June 2005. The editors are asking adult >and workforce education program managers, academic program directors and >faculty, and human resource development professionals to submit >manuscripts for review and publication in Vertex. Articles that relate to >the theory, best practices, research, and policy in the areas of workplace >education, English as a Second Language education an acquisition, adult >basic education, GED learning in the workplace, and policy are needed for >all issues. > >Articles should be clearly written, present current information and/or >research on adult learning, language acquisition, program development and >marketing as they relate adult and workforce education, and be backed by >sound evaluation and statistics. > >Send manuscripts as a Word attachment (using 12 point Arial or Times New >Roman font, double-spaced, and AP style) to Pamela G. Brown, editor, at >brownpg at jmu.edu along with a 50- to 100- word bio and contact information. >The editors prefer manuscripts of 1,500 to 3,000 words, although they will >publish articles up to 5,000 words. Longer manuscripts will be considered >and may be serialized. > >Please note that submissions will only be accepted electronically. While >manuscripts for all issues are being accepted at this time, the deadline >for the premiere issue (November 2004) is October 15, 2004. For additional >information, contact Ms. Brown at 1-540-568-8797 or 1-888-637-8494. > >Heidi Findlay >Workforce Improvement Network >Workforce Development Campus >at James Madison University >MSC 9003 / Blue Ridge Hall >Harrisonburg, VA 22807 >888.637.8494 / mongerhx at jmu.edu
More information about the Workplace mailing list |