Tipsfolk, I agree with many of the comments about APA style and journal submissions. As a reviewer, I do comment on grammar and APA style. I do so because I've noticed an increased trend of graduate (and on occasion undergraduates) submitting journal manuscripts as an exercise, I believe, in the process. Many times, it is obvious that portions of the literature review and the methods, etc. are written by different people. So, I comment on those little issues to make the manuscript better (or at least add integrity to the peer-review process).
I do not always trust editors at all. One article published in an APA journal cited some of my work several times. In each citation, my surname was spelled differently from the correct spelling, including the references page. Other than just being annoying, it means that should someone actually want to find the reference, he/she will have to rely on the auto-correct search mechanism of the indexing database. And, it is just sloppy work. In addition, I think it is a good exercise for faculty. It reminds us how our students feel about APA citation. For the most part, most students have been exposed to MLA citation because of the their English and Lit classes. Having to shift to APA, for them, is often challenging to break old habits. So, when you toil over getting the references and citations correct, remember the empathy. My 2 cents, Rob Rob Weisskirch, MSW. Ph.D. Professor of Human Development Certified Family Life Educator Liberal Studies Department California State University, Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Building 82C Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 582-5079 [email protected] This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=18760 or send a blank email to leave-18760-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
