Guidelines for Contributors

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should (a) be 7,000-12,000 words in length; (b) be double-spaced with 1-inch margins in 12-point font; (c) follow the 5^th Edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001) style guide; (d) include an abstract of 150-200 words; and (e) provide a separate title page with author name, affiliation, and contact information. Aside from the title page, manuscripts should have no reference to the author(s) to ensure a blind review.

Electronic Submission

Please submit manuscripts and related documents electronically. Prepare the following as Word documents:

1. A cover letter that describes the manuscript and other pertinent information;
2. A title page with author name(s), affiliation(s), and complete contact information; and
3. The manuscript that aligns with APA guidelines.

Submit these three documents via email to Micki M. Caskey, RMLE Online Editor, at caskeym@pdx.edu

Correspondence

Please direct your questions to:

Micki M. Caskey, Editor RMLE Online Portland State University Graduate School of Education P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207

503-725-4749 503-725-8475 (fax) caskeym@pdx.edu

Endorsement

The Middle Level Education Research Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association endorses Research in Middle Level Education Online.