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Transcript of JCES 2009
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9th International Research Conference on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
October 12, 2009
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To disseminate community engagement research across a wide spectrum of disciplines, integrating teaching, research, and engagement
To become the leading journal in the field, publishing the best engagement research in the world
To lead the discussion about the role of engagement scholarship in the tenure, promotion, and reward system
To be a journal that makes a difference not only on campus but among community partners
To attract a representative editorial board in terms of disciplines, regions, race, gender, and methodologies
To use conventional as well as multimedia forms in our presentation of scholarly work
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Challenges and Issues
Overcoming traditional scholarship paradigms and “silos”
Establishing equitable and meaningful partnerships
Maintaining rigor while supporting a re-conceptualization
of rigor
Tenure, promotion, reward issues
Discovering key subject matter and recruiting distinguished contributors
Making the journal relevant to campus and communities
Involving students and community partners more deeply in scholarship, resulting in co-authorship
Developing a symbiotic relationship between journal and website
Making photography, audio, video, and interactivity integral, not an add-on
Connecting with other journals
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General Submission Guidelines JCES’ mission is to provide a mechanism through
which faculty, staff, and students of academic institutions and their community partners disseminate scholarly works from all academic disciplines integrating teaching, research, and community engagement
All forms of writing and analysis will be accepted Consideration given to a variety of research,
creative approaches, and methodologies
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Submission Guidelines Continued Manuscripts demonstrating central
involvement of students and community partners while advancing engagement scholarship will be given favorable consideration
So What?
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5 Major Types of Contributions
Standard research/conceptual manuscript Research from the Field
Practice/Case Study OrientedBest practices, practice wisdom, and applied
knowledge are especially appropriate10 – 15 double spaced pages
Community Partner Commentary Student Voice Especially Important Book Review
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JCES----- Off to a Strong Start
“How exciting to see the inaugural copy…I rushed home and savored the pages…The format is a nice break from the usual—rather refreshing to read. I also love the statements about engagement scholarship being transformative… So, congratulations on this great milestone.” Nancy K. Franz, Extension Specialist, Program Development , Virginia Tech University
“It is impressive! Job well done.”
Dave Mathews, President, Kettering Foundation, Dayton, Ohio
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JCES Volume 2, Number 1
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General Manuscript Preparation Microsoft Word Double Spaced Times New Roman 12-point type 25 page length of text, tables, and references Required reference style is The Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition)
Identifying information to author or reference to author should be removed
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Review Process1. Manuscript Receipt
Scan for style standards; request revisions if necessaryassign manuscript numberSend acknowledgment e-mail to primary author within 1 weekSelect appropriate reviewers
2. First ReviewSend review request, blind manuscript, review form to reviewersReassign manuscript if reviewers unable to complete reviewReminder e-mail to reviewers one week after requested due date
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Review Process Continued3. Editor Decision
Accept (if accepted, proceed to step 8)Recommend revisions; resubmitreject (end of process)
4. Revise and Resubmit RequestNotify author of decisionE-mail a marked manuscript to author showing all editor and reviewercomments and proposed changesrequest resubmission within 4 weeks
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Review Process Continued5. Resubmission and Second Review
Scan for compliance with standards (esp. blind copy); if necessary,
Send author a request for revision
Editor sends blind manuscript, blind document with original reviewer comments, copy of review form, and blind manuscript with tracked changes/comments when appropriate to original reviewers
Request return of re-review within 2 weeks
Reviewer sends new comments, new rating form to editor
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Review Comments Continued6. Editor Decision
Accept (if accepted, proceed to step 8)accept with minor revision; return to first author for second revisionreject (end of process)
7. Accept with Minor RevisionsFirst author returns second revision to editor within 2 weeksOnce second revision received, editorial staff reads thoroughly to ensure completion of all revision requests
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Review Process Continued8. Edit for Publication
Final editing by JCES staffEditorial staff negotiates final
edited manuscript with authorSend official copyright forms to
first authorirst author signs and returns
copyright forms9. Publication
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Review Criteria Scholarly Contribution and/or Expertise in
Community Engagement Shows originality of thought and creativity Expands understanding of the topic or insightfully links to other
topics or disciplines Treats topic in a sound manner and provides adequate
conceptualization Demonstrates a logical and sufficient methodology when
appropriate Presents a logical and sufficient rationale regarding primary topic
of manuscript Reflects knowledge of relevant work/literature in the topic area Provides adequate documentation and acknowledgment of
sources Presents conclusions and/or recommendations in keeping with
the focus of the article
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Review Criteria Continued Relevance to Education and/or Community
Engagement
Demonstrates central involvement of students and/or community involvement
Discusses an important, new, innovative and/or timely issue that contributes to advancing the field
Audience targeted by the author is evident and the article is truly useful for this audience
Topic of interest or importance to a large enough segment of the journal’s readership
Relevant to education and community engagement Pedagogical value and translation potential in teaching and
scholarly and civic engagement Contribution to future research, teaching, or community
engagement scholarship
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Review Criteria Continued Style and Readability
Abstract encapsulates: Topic or purpose of study or relevance of the discussion, methods (if appropriate), and general conclusions or major thoughts; all in up to 150 words or less
Presents material concisely without omitting pertinent information
Clearly and logically communicates information about the topic
Contains appropriate examples for illustration of concepts
Uses a minimum of jargonIs readable and written so as to maintain reader’s
interest
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Review Criteria Continued Values
Positions own point of view clearly vis-à-vis the topic
Presents alternative points of view when appropriate
Demonstrates freedom from prejudice and bias
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JCES Review CriteriaRubric
Scholarly contributions 5Outstanding and
creative
4Above average
3Average
2Small contribution
1No scholarly contribution
Practice/community contributions 5Outstanding and
creative
4Above average
3Average
2Small contribution
1No
practice/community contribution
Pedagogical value to the classroom, scholarship, and/or civic
engagement
5Very important
4Important
3Modest
2Trivial
1None
Adequacy of method/ approach 5Appropriate
4Adequate
3Minor problems
2Major problems
1Inadequate
Appropriateness of data analysis/Soundness of reasoning
5Appropriately
chosen & properly performed/Well
reasoned
4Adequate
3Minor problems
2Major problems
1Inappropriate
Clarity of writing 5Excellent
4Readable
3Minor problems
2Major problems
1Unclear
Interest to JCES readers 5Of interest to all
JCES readers
4Of interest to
majority of JCES
3Of interest to half or less than half of
JCES readers
2Of interest to very few JCES readers
1Not relevant to JCES readers
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JCES Continues to Streamline Its Review Process
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