Journal Details
Research in Science & Technological Education
Instructions for Authors
This journal uses ScholarOne Manuscripts (previously Manuscript Central) to peer review manuscript submissions. Please read the guide for ScholarOne authors before making a submission. Complete guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript to this journal are provided below.
Research in Science & Technological Education welcomes academic papers from authors in any part of the world. Papers should report unpublished work not elsewhere under consideration. They should be as concise as clarity permits and free from jargon. Contributors are asked to pay particular attention to the conventions of the journal when reporting empirical research. The standard pattern of presentation for such research should embrace an introduction, stating aims and objectives of the research and a review of previous work; a statement of the sample, procedure and tests; a factual statement of the results and a discussion of their significance.
Manuscript Submission
Authors should provide two versions of their paper, one containing full author(s) contact affiliations and details, and one anonymous copy to allow for blinded peer-review.
Research in Science & Technological Education Structured Abstract
The structured abstract should be up to 300 words long (this is separate from the word count allowed for the article itself) and should use sub-headings to alert the reader to different sections. Different sub-headings will apply for different types of article (see examples below).
For empirical studies;
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Background |
A statement concerning the context of the study |
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Purpose |
The main research aims/questions addressed in the article |
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Programme description |
For evaluation studies, include brief details of the programme/intervention under investigation |
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Sample |
Sample details, including number of participants, geographical location/type of setting, age and stage of education and other demographic information pertinent to the study (e.g. gender, ability/attainment, ethnicity, special educational needs) |
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Design and methods |
Study design and methods, including dates of data collection, sampling method, methods of data collection and analysis |
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Results |
Main findings in relation to the research aims/questions |
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Conclusions |
Main conclusions arising from the research and implications for science and technological education. |
For a literature review;
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Background |
A statement concerning the context of the review |
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Purpose |
The main research aims/questions addressed in the article |
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Design and methods |
Literature review design and methods, including parameters and inclusion criteria (e.g. dates and type of material), search strategy and procedure (databases used, internet and hand searches, contact with experts), type and number of included studies/pieces of literature, methods of analysis |
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Conclusions |
Main conclusions arising from the review, in relation to the research aims/questions, implications for science and technological education and comment on the quality of the evidence-base. |
For a theoretical/discussion piece;
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Background |
A statement concerning the context of the article |
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Purpose |
The main aims/questions addressed in the article |
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Sources of evidence |
Basis for the theory or argument put forward (this might include literature review, empirical study and/or personal experience) |
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Main argument |
Main elements of the argument, theory or model being proposed in relation to the stated aims/questions |
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Conclusions |
Main conclusions arising from the theory/argument including its application/contribution to the field of science and technological education. |
Tables, figures, illustrations, etc. Tables should be typed out on separate sheets and not included in the actual text. They should be numbered in Roman numerals and figures in Arabic numerals. The approximate position of tables and figures should be indicated in the typescript. Please supply one set of artwork for figures in a finished form, suitable for reproduction. Figures will not normally be redrawn by the publisher.
Style guidelines
Description of the Journal's article style, Quick guide
Description of the Journal's reference style, Quick guide
Any consistent spelling style is acceptable. Use single quotation marks with double within if needed.
If you have any questions about references or formatting your article, please contact authorqueries@tandf.co.uk (please mention the journal title in your email).
Proofs will be sent to authors if there is sufficient time to do so. They should be corrected and returned to the Editor within three days. Major alterations to the text cannot be accepted.
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