RE: Student Research

[Gary Klatsky]

Cheryl   This was posted here recently   Gary J. Klatsky, Ph.D. Department of Psychology                    [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oswego State University of NY                        http://www.oswego.edu/~klatsky Oswego, NY 13126                             Voice: (315) 312 3474   The American Journal of Undergraduate Research (AJUR) is a new quarterly journal designed as a place for undergraduates in all areas of science, math and technology to publish their research.  It is expected that the lead author be an undergraduate at the time the work was completed although all authors do not need to be undergraduates.  Empirical studies in all areas of psychology will be considered for publication.  It is expected that at least one article from the discipline be included each year, although certainly more will be welcomed.  If you have students who have completed a research project, please urge them to consider publishing their work in AJUR.  A submission to AJUR will provide an undergraduate with the experience of all aspects of publishing their work beginning with the original submission of the manuscript, a review by professionals and academics working in their area, and revision and preparation of the final manuscript.  All authors will receive a free copy of the issue of AJUR in which they publish.  As this is a new journal with its first issue slated to be published June 1, 2002 there are no sample articles.   Paper guidelines:   1. Articles should be fairly short (12 pages excluding references), although longer papers will be considered.  It is expected that a paper be comprised of a single study rather than multiple experiments.   2. Replications will be considered for publication, although preference will be for original research. 3. Figures need to be gray scale or black and white, and preferably electronic versions of all figures should accompany the paper.  Please limit the use of figures and tables to when they are absolutely necessary. 4. American Psychological Association guidelines for ethical treatment of human and animal subjects must be followed for all research. A statement to that effect must be included in the submission letter. (please see APA’s website for this information). 5. APA style must be followed.   The following must be included with all submissions:   1. A printed copy of the paper. Please do not include authors’ names on the paper other than on the title page. 2. An indication of what area of psychology the research best fits (eg developmental psychology, social psychology, learning, biopsychology). 3. Names of potential reviewers if any. 4. An electronic copy of the paper, either as an e-mail attachment or as a diskette enclosed with the printed paper. Be sure that the disk is clearly labeled with the lead author’s name and the title of the submission. 5. A letter of submission providing the following information: a. Names and addresses for all authors.  Be sure to choose an address that will be valid for at least 3-5 weeks following submission of the paper.  (For example, papers submitted at the end of the academic year should include the summer address).   b. A valid e-mail address for all authors c. An indication of the person to whom correspondence should be addressed (as the mission of the AJUR is to provide the students with the experience of publishing their work from start to finish, the lead student author should be the corresponding author). d. A list of the number of pages, figures and tables   Submissions can be sent either to:   Leah E. Adams-Curtis, Ph.D. Regional Editor: Psychology, American Journal of Undergraduate Research Department of Behavioral Sciences Millikin University Decatur IL 62522 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or to:     --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]