Instructions to Authors

***Note to Authors: please make sure your contact address information is clearly visible on the outside of all packages you are sending to Editors.***

Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief via email attachment with a letter asking for a review to corrigan@iit.edu. Alternatively, manuscripts in hardcopy triplicate and on floppy disk can be mailed to: Editor-in-Chief, Patrick W. Corrigan, Psy.D., Professor, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, 3424 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616 USA. Specify whether you are submitting a regular article or first person account. Dr. Corrigan will assign the paper to an action editor who will seek at least three reviews of the paper and attempt to respond to you with an editorial decision and copies of the reviews in 90 days. The editor will strip the document of identifying information so that it will be blind reviewed.

A cover letter must be included indicating that the material is intended for publication. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. Upon acceptance, contributors are required to supply the final version of the material both in hardcopy and on computer diskette. A PC-based format using MS Word or WordPerfect is preferred. Manuscripts, including tables, figures, and references, should be prepared in accordance with the American Psychological Association 5th Edition. All manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with a 1-inch margin all around. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces.

Person First Language

Mental illness and psychiatric disability describe a condition where there is loss of social, cognitive, and/or vocational skills. In order to appropriately represent this experience, and respect those who live it, do not use terms such as patient, psychotic, or schizophrenic. Put people first, not their disabilities. Use phrases such as “man with mental illness” or “people with psychiatric disorders.”

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 or files 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 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. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

References

Should be listed on separate pages following the text and should be typed double-spaced. References should be listed alphabetically. Be sure all references have been cited in the text.

Proofs

Electronic page proofs are sent to the designated author. Proofs should be checked and returned within 48 hours.

Offprints and Complimentary Copies

The corresponding author of each article will receive up to 3 complimentary issues. Offprints of the article and additional issues may be ordered from Taylor & Francis by using the order form included with the page proofs.