inventio: a journal of creative thinking about learning
and teaching will publish two issues in the year 2001, the first in
February, 2001, and a second in October, 2001. The Editorial
Board is currently soliciting articles for these two issues.
Types of articles
Articles for inventio fall into several categories:
- Features -- in-depth articles of 3000 to 4500 words focusing
on instructional research, instructional philosophy, pedagogy, learning
theory, and other significant issues related to excellence in learning
and teaching.
- Current Issues -- articles of 800 to 2500 words giving a
brief overview of a timely issue related to teaching and learning;
such an article puts the designated issue in perspective, offers insight,
and may propose solutions.
- Viewpoints -- articles of 800 to 2500 words expressing an
author's opinion on a subject related to teaching and learning, one
about which there may be some controversy.
- Spotlights -- articles of 800 to 2500 words describing a
teaching technique or tool that has been successful and could be implemented
by other faculty members.
- Reviews -- articles of 800 to 1500 words reviewing a book,
web site, software application, or other resource that may be of interest
to the higher education instructional community.
- Deans' Discussion -- articles of 1000 words or less addressing
a particular topic chosen by the University Deans. Submissions for
this section will be reviewed by the University Deans.
The topic for Fall 2000 will be posted shortly.
- Reader Response -- notes, letters of 1500 words or less commenting
on an article previously published in inventio.
Deadlines
Articles for the February 2001 issue should be submitted by September
30 , 2000.
Articles for the October 2001 issue should be submitted by June 30,
2001.
Format Guidelines
Since inventio is published on the Web, authors are encouraged to plan their
articles with electronic layout considerations in mind. At a minimum, this means
that articles should include a 100-150 word summary or abstract at the beginning and be
developed in sections with headings that can serve as navigation links within the article.
Notes and citations should be placed at the end of the article for ease in creating
links to them.
See Publication Guidelines for more detailed format information.
Expressions of Interest
If you are interested in preparing an article for inventio, please contact the
Editorial Board by sending an email to inventio at inventio@irc.gmu.edu
giving a brief description of your proposed article. The Editorial Board works
cooperatively with authors to plan and develop each issue, so early notification of your
interest in participating in an issue of the journal will help facilitate the process.
Please feel free to contact any member of the Editorial Board
to discuss your idea for an inventio article. All submissions are reviewed by the
Editorial Board, and deadlines have been set to insure ample time for discussion of
revision and layout issues before final publication.
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