Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate, along with an electronic copy of the manuscript on disk or as an e-mail attachment (formatted in Microsoft Word) to Leighton E. Whitaker, PhD, Editor, Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 150 Longview Circle, Media, PA 19063. E-mail: leighwhit@comcast.net

Submission of a manuscript to this journal represents a certification on the part of the author(s) that it is an original work, and that neither this manuscript nor a version of it has been published elsewhere or is being considered for publication elsewhere.

All manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced with a one-inch margin on all sides, and follow the current American Psychological Association style. Each manuscript should be accompanied by a title page including complete author name(s), affiliations, mailing address, phone, fax and e-mail information (for multiple author papers, provide complete information for each author and indicate the corresponding author). Manuscripts should be 10-30 pages in length. (Lengthier manuscripts may be considered, but only at the discretion of the editor.) The use of footnotes within the text is discouraged. Set all notes as endnotes (following the text and preceding the references). Manuscripts should include an abstract of approximately 100 words on a separate sheet of paper. Below the abstract, provide 3-10 key words for indexing purposes.

Submitted manuscripts will undergo blind peer review. Authors should avoid placing any form of identification either on the body of the manuscript or on the required abstract. Manuscripts that do not conform to these requirements will be returned to the authors for correction and will delay the review process.

References

References should be double-spaced, placed in alphabetical order, and listed on separate pages following the text. They should refer only to material cited in the manuscript and should follow the current American Psychological Association style. In text, reference citations should include author and year of publication. Identify subsequent citations in the text in the same way as the first, not using ibid., op. cit., or loc. cit. If five authors or fewer, give names of all authors. For six authors or more, use “et al.” In the reference list, cite all authors.

The following are examples of reference style in the reference list:

Books:

Lipsey, M.W. (1990). Design Sensitivity: Statistical power for experimental research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

McDonald, L., & Sayger, T.V. (1998). Impact of a family and school based prevention program on protective factors for high-risk youth. In J. Valentine, J.A. DeJong, & N.M. Kennedy (Eds.), Substance abuse prevention in multicultural communities (pp.61-85). New York: Haworth Press.

Periodicals:

McLoyd, V. (1998). Socioeconomic disadvantage and child development. American Psychologist, 53, 185-204.

Blais, M.A., Lenderking, W.R., Baer, L., deLorell, A., Peets, K., Leahy, L., & Burns, C. (1999). Development and initial validation of a brief mental health outcome measure. Journal of Personality Assessment, 73(3), 359-373.

Tables and Figures:

Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text but should be included on 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. Figure legends should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, 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 color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online-only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online-Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page with color; $100 per page for the next three pages of color. A maximum charge of $525 applies. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.

Proofs:

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS). They should be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours.

Reprints and Issues:

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. Each corresponding author will receive 3 complete issues in which the article publishes and a complimentary PDF. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.