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JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND
SCHOLARSHIP
The University of AlabamaJCES
Dr. Samory T. Pruitt, publisher
Vice President for Community Affairs Executive Director, Center for Community-Based PartnershipsThe University of Alabama
Dr. Cassandra Simon, editor
Associate Professor, School of Social Work The University of Alabama
Dr. Heather Pleasants, book review editor
Director, Community EducationCenter for Community-Based PartnershipsThe University of Alabama
Dr. Edward Mullins, production editor
Professor Emeritus of Journalism CCBP Director, Community Research and CommunicationThe University of Alabama
Jessica Averitt Taylor, assistant to the editor
Doctoral Student in Social WorkThe University of Alabama
Antonio Rogers, layout editor, 2008-2010
Master’s Student in AdvertisingThe University of Alabama
Andrea Mabry, web producer
Master’s Student in American StudiesThe University of Alabama
Marion Walding, layout editor, 2010 -
Master’s Student in American StudiesThe University of Alabama
Faculty Involvement Student Involvement
“How exciting to see the inaugural copy…I rushed home and savored the pages…The format is a nice break from the usual—rather refreshing to read.” Nancy K. Franz, Extension Specialist, Program Development , Virginia Tech University
“It is impressive! Job well done.” Dr. F. David Mathews, President, Kettering Foundation, Dayton, Ohio
FIRST FOUR ISSUES
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New Issue Reflects Progress in Engaged Scholarship
“(This issue) … is reflective of so much of what is going on in engaged scholarship … . It is filled with examples of innovative and forward-thinking approaches to addressing complex issues through connecting communities, students, and faculty. … (It addresses) issues like STDs and AIDs in the college community and the implementation of a wellness policy for a rural school system. … ” — Editor Simon
“Our current issue is no different (i.e., always something new to share). Yet this time the excitement comes from the advancements in the field of engaged scholarship since the inception of JCES.” — Editor Cassie Simon
FOURTH ISSUE
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For abstracts of all articles to date:
http://jces.ua.edu/abstracts/abstracts.html#4.3
For subscriptions, send an e-mail to:
To submit a manuscript, see:
http://jces.ua.edu/submit/submit.html
For a list of the editors and staff, go to:
http://jces.ua.edu/about/staff.html
To learn who is on the editorial board, go to:
http://jces.ua.edu/about/editorialBoard.html
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
Published by the Office of Community Affairs at The University of Alabama, JCES is a peer-reviewed international journal through which faculty, staff, students, and community partners disseminate scholarly works. JCES integrates teaching, research, and community engagement in all disciplines, addressing critical problems identified through a collaborative process.
Designed to fill a demand for research that integrates teaching, research, and service, JCES also has a goal of appealing to all citizens, not just academics. Journal editors and editorial board members seek manuscripts and supporting materials such as photos, graphics, and videography that can be readily comprehended and valued by community partners whose situations and collaboration may have prompted the research in the first place.
GOALS:
To disseminate engaged scholarship across a wide spectrum of disciplines, integrating teaching, research, and service
To become the leading journal in the field, publishing the best research in the world of engaged scholarship
To lead the discussion about the role of engaged scholarship in the tenure, promotion, and reward system
To be a journal that makes a difference, not only on campus but among community partners
To attract a representative editorial board in terms of disciplines, regions, race, gender, and methodologies
To use conventional as well as multimedia forms in our presentation of scholarly work
A New Kind of Research Journal
Overcoming traditional scholarship paradigms and “silos”
Establishing equitable and meaningful partnerships
Maintaining rigor while reconceptualizating rigor
Addressing tenure, promotion, and reward concerns
Discovering key subject matter and recruiting distinguished contributors
Making the journal relevant to campuses and communities
Involving students and community partners more deeply in scholarship, resulting in co-authorship
Developing a symbiotic relationship between the journal and related website, and connecting with other journals
Making photography, audio, and video integral, not an add-on
Challenges and IssuesJCES
What JCES is looking for in manuscripts
• Co-authorship by students and community partners is a bonus• Good, narrative writing that defines technical terms and avoids “academese”• Added value from related photographs, video, and charts that “tell the story,” not just document the research
• Topics that matter to the community and to the academy• Student involvement• Variety in research approaches and methodologies• Community involvement that is reflected in the manuscript, not just in the mechanics
Engineers Without Borders students bringing water purity to village in Peru. (JCES Vol. 1, No. 1)
5 Major Types of Contributions
• Standard research/conceptual manuscript• Research from the Field
- Practice/Case-Study Oriented- Best practices, practice wisdom, and applied knowledge - 10 – 15 double spaced pages• Community Partner Commentary• Student Section (for more on this, see
www.jces.ua.edu)• Book Reviews
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• Microsoft Word
• Double-spaced Times New Roman 12-point type
• 25-page maximum for text (excluding tables, charts, photographs, and references)
• Required reference style is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition)
• Authors should submit two copies of their manuscript: a masked copy and an unmasked copy, with identifying information removed from the masked copy
General Manuscript Preparation
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About the Masked Copy
The masked (formerly known as "blind") copy should contain no identifying information (author names, university names, etc.) in order to maintain the integrity of our peer review process. The unmasked copy is for our production crew. Once the review process is complete, they then have all the production information and can proceed with layout and design without delay.
In your masked copy, use brackets to indicate that identifying information has been removed. For instance, rather than refer to The University of Alabama, you would refer to [the university]. Our reviewers understand that these brackets indicate the removal of potentially identifying information.
Review Process (1 of 3 slides)
1 Manuscript Receipt• scan for style standards; request revisions if necessary• assign manuscript number• send acknowledgement email with manuscript number to primary
(corresponding) author• select appropriate reviewers
2 First Review• send to reviewers: review request, masked manuscript, review form• reassign manuscript if reviewers unable to complete review• send to reviewers: reminder email one week after requested return date
if reviews not yet returned• send to editor: combined reviewer comments/rating form• send to reviewers: masked copies of both reviews and masked
manuscript
3 Editor Decision • accept (if accepted, proceed to step 8)• recommend author revisions and resubmission• reject (end of process)
Review Process (2 of 3 slides)
4 Revise and Resubmit Request• notify primary (corresponding)author of decision• send to author: letter from editor, document with masked reviewer comments, and manuscript
with masked editor/reviewer edits/tracked changes (if applicable)• request resubmission within 4 weeks
5 Resubmission and Second Review• scan for standards (especially masked and unmasked copies); if necessary, contact author with
request for revisions to meet standards• reassign manuscript to original reviewers for re-review• send to reviewers: masked manuscript, copy of masked revision request letter from editor to
primary author, masked document with original reviewer comments, review form, and masked manuscript with editor/reviewer edits/tracked changes
• send to reviewers: reminder email one week after requested return date if reviews not yet returned
• send to editor: combined reviewer comments/rating form• send to reviewers: masked copies of both reviews and masked manuscript
6 Editor Decision• accept (if accepted, proceed to step 8)• accept with minor revision• reject (end of process)
Review Process (3 of 3 slides)
7 Accept with Minor Revision• send to primary (corresponding) author: notification of decision, requested
revisions to be returned within two weeks• once revisions received, read thoroughly to ensure completion of all
requests
8 Edit for Publication• final editing by JCES staff• negotiate edited manuscript with author• send official acceptance letter and copyright forms for author signatures
9 Publication
Scholarly Contribution and/or Expertise in Community Engagement
Review Criteria
Shows originality of thought and creativity Expands understanding of the topic or insightfully links
to other topics or disciplines Treats topic in a sound manner and provides adequate
conceptualization Demonstrates a logical and sufficient methodology when
appropriate Presents a logical and sufficient rationale regarding
primary topic of manuscript Reflects knowledge of relevant work/literature in the
topic area Provides adequate documentation and acknowledgment
of sources Presents conclusions and/or recommendations in
keeping with the focus of the article and the research
Relevance to Education and/or Community Engagement
Review Criteria
Demonstrates central involvement of students and/or community involvement
Discusses an important, new, innovative, and/or timely issue that contributes to advancing the field
Audience targeted by the author is evident and the article is truly useful for this audience
Topic of interest or importance to a large enough segment of the journal’s readership
Relevant to education and community engagement Pedagogical value and translation potential in teaching,
scholarly, and civic engagement Contribution to future research, teaching, or community
engaged scholarship
Style and Readability
Review Criteria
Abstract encapsulates: Topic or purpose of study or relevance of the discussion, methods (if appropriate), and general conclusions or major thoughts; all in up to 150 words or less
Presents material concisely without omitting pertinent information
Clearly and logically communicates information about the topic
Contains appropriate examples for illustration of concepts
Uses a minimum of jargon Is readable and written so as to maintain reader’s
interest
Values
Review Criteria
• Positions own point of view clearly vis-à-vis the topic• Presents alternative points of view when appropriate• Demonstrates freedom from prejudice and bias
JCES Review Criteria Rubric
Scholarly contributions 5Outstanding and
creative
4Above average
3Average
2Small contribution
1No scholarly contribution
Practice/community contributions 5Outstanding and
creative
4Above average
3Average
2Small contribution
1No
practice/community contribution
Pedagogical value to the classroom, scholarship, and/or civic engagement
5Very important
4Important
3Modest
2Trivial
1None
Adequacy of method/ approach 5Appropriate
4Adequate
3Minor problems
2Major problems
1Inadequate
Appropriateness of data analysis/Soundness of reasoning
5Appropriately
chosen & properly performed/Well
reasoned
4Adequate
3Minor problems
2Major problems
1Inappropriate
Clarity of writing 5Excellent
4Readable
3Minor problems
2Major problems
1Unclear
Interest to JCES readers 5Of interest to all
JCES readers
4Of interest to
majority of JCES
3Of interest to half or
less than half of JCES readers
2Of interest to very few JCES readers
1Not relevant to JCES
readers
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JCES Continues to Streamline Its Review ProcessJCES
Most authors viewed the new peer-review process as quite an improvement.
Multimedia Aspirations
Photo Gallery
Interactivity
77 universities and organizations represented by JCES submissions
97 manuscripts submitted (November 2010)
By the NumbersJCES
Annual Subscription Rates:
Individuals, USA: $30
Institution, USA: $50
Students: $10
PDF of individual articles: $15
Postage outside USA: Please include an additional $8 for subscriptions outside the USA.
Postage inside USA is by surface mail—no additional charge.
To contact JCES, please email [email protected]