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General Information

The Journal for Specialists in Group Work is directed toward group work practitioners with a focus on group work theory, interventions, training, current issues, and research. The group process is a powerful method for development and change in the individual, the organization, and the community.

The Journal for Specialists in Group Work expands our understanding of this dynamic field. In each issue of the journal you'll find peer-reviewed articles that:

• promote the practice of group work
• cover the continuum of types of group work - from task to therapy groups
• emphasize the processes that make groups effective
• integrate theory and practice
• provide specific information about how to lead groups and train group leaders.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts are to be submitted to via The Journal for Specialists in Group Work's Manuscript Central site located at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/usgw. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the Editorial Office jsgw@u.arizona.edu. A cover letter must be included indicating that the material is intended for publication and that it has not been nor is it under consideration for publication in another source.

Manuscripts should be well organized and concise so that the development of ideas is logical. The title of the article should appear on a separate page accompanying the manuscript. Include on this page the names and affiliations of the authors followed by a paragraph that repeats the names of the authors and gives their titles and institutional affiliations and another paragraph that provides complete contact information to the author who will respond to communication with complete mailing, phone, and email information. The editor will remove identifying information before the manuscript is sent out for blind review.

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 before publication. 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 as an electronic file in PC-based format using MS Word attached to an E-mail message and as a hardcopy by regular mail. Contributors will also be expected to submit four, four-option multiple-choice questions and answers representative of the main content of their manuscript for use in the Journal for Specialists in Group Work CEU exam. The CEU questions and answers should be submitted as a separate file from the manuscript file itself. A PC-based format using MS Word is required for submission of all materials at all stages of the process. Manuscripts, including tables, figures, and references, should be prepared in accordance with the American Psychological Association 5th Edition.

Include a 100-word abstract of the manuscript that conveys the main message to the reader. Also include four or five keywords that best represent the main content of your manuscript at the bottom of the Abstract page. Lengthy quotations (generally 300-500 cumulative words or more from one source) and adaptation of tables and figures require written reproduction approval from the copyrighted source. A copy of the publisher's written permission must be provided to the journal editor upon acceptance of the article for publication.

Adhere to guidelines to reduce bias in language against persons on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic group, disability or age by referring to the fifth edition of the APA publication manual. Also, use terms such as client, student, or participant rather than subject.

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 should be kept to a minimum. Include only essential data and combine tables wherever possible. 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 follow APA style. Check all references for completeness; adequate information should be given to allow the reader to retrieve the referenced material from the most available source. Direct quotations must have page numbers cited. 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 6 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.