Before you Submit

1. Review the expectations for manuscripts on the Call for Submissions page
2. Review the editorial review rubric for your article type on the Support for Writers page
3. Format your manuscript according to the formatting guidelines
4. [For revised resubmissions only]: Prepare a cover letter describing how you attended to the revisions requested by the editor and/or reviewers.
5. Click on the manuscript submission form and upload a .doc manuscript by clicking the button below

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Manuscript Review Process

Tutor Articles

Tutor articles will be reviewed by a JPTSS editor using the checklist in the Call for Submissions. If the article:

• • Is a likely fit for publication, the editor will assign an editorial assistant to work with the writer(s) through rounds of revision to prepare the article for publication. This may include virtual tutoring sessions and written feedback. Note that articles typically go through a few rounds of revision, and it can take up to a few months to fine-tune articles for publication.
  • Does not meet the criteria on the tutor article checklist, the editor will ask the writer(s) to revise before resubmitting for reconsideration.

Practitioner and Research Articles

Practitioner articles and Research articles will be reviewed by a JPTSS editor using the checklist in the Call for Submissions. If the article:

• • Is a likely fit for publication, it will be sent out for double-blind peer review (reviewers will not know the identity of authors; authors will not know the identity of reviewers). Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript according to reviewer rubrics published with the Call for Submissions and make one of the following determinations:
    • Accept with Revisions
    • Request Revision and Resubmission
    • Reject
  • Does not meet the criteria on the reviewer rubrics for practitioner or research articles, the editor will ask the writer(s) to revise before resubmitting for reconsideration.

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Revising and Resubmitting

Authors should use editor and reviewer feedback to revise their manuscript before resubmitting for reconsideration. They should include a cover letter with the resubmission of their piece, detailing the changes they made in response to each of the editor and/or reviewer suggestions. The piece may be sent back out to the same reviewers (for practitioner and researcher pieces) to determine if the revisions satisfy their concerns, and if the piece is now ready for publication. Once you have made revisions to your manuscript, please resubmit your manuscript using the button at the top of this page.

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Support for Writers

One of our missions is to coach authors through the academic publication process. Email us at jptss.editor@gmail.com at any point during the process with questions about the status of your manuscript, to request revision support, to pitch an article idea, etc. Our editorial board is made up of SSWC directors and researchers, and we are eager to help you!

It’s also a good idea to consult the Support for Writers page on our website for sample articles, reviewer guidelines, and tips from journal editors and published authors.