Manuscripts

The editors of The Teacher Educator will consider the following manuscripts for publication:

Research: Qualitative and quantitative manuscripts presenting original research on practices or policies related to teacher education, teacher preparation, or professional development.

Promising Practice: Original presentations of institutional policies or instructional practices that provide meaningful advancements in the processes of preparing future teachers or promoting the professional development of practicing teachers. Conceptual reviews of policies and practices relevant to teacher preparation that encourage dialogue in the field of teacher education will also be considered. These brief articles must connect the targeted strategy or practice to a theoretical base and provide explicit discussion that promotes generalization to the field.

Open Forum: Original book reviews, publishable interviews with leading scholars, and similar contributions. Contact one of the editors with your proposed contributions for guidance.

Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts are now accepted only through our new online system. To have a manuscript considered for publication, please follow the following instructions] :

1. In your browser, go to the The Teacher Educator site at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/utte .
2. You will be sent an e-mail and password and prompted to visit the login page.
3. Once logged in with your e-mail address and password you may submit your manuscript by clicking the "Add Manuscript" link and following the directions.

Because the manuscript will be sent for a blind review, no identifying information (i.e., university, school, and author names) should be included within the manuscript. Also, given the online reviewing process in place, please ensure that under "document properties" your identifying information has been removed.

References and Style

All manuscripts, including text, quotations, figures, tables, and references, must meet the style requirements of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition, 2001). Manuscripts that do not conform to these requirements will be returned to the authors and will delay review. Only under rare occasions will we accept appendices; authors should make every attempt to incorporate salient features of the material into the text.

Note: If the manuscript is accepted for publication, the editors reserve the right to make minor editorial changes that do not significantly alter the substance of the text.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

• 300 dpi or higher
• Sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs and Reprints

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' CATS system. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication.