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The Department of Instructional Improvement and Instructional Technologies at George Mason University (DoIIIT) is charged with supporting excellence in learning and teaching at the University. The regular publication of inventio helps to further that purpose by providing a vehicle for serious discussion of significant issues related to instruction and learning. The primary audience for inventio was initially the faculty, staff, and students at George Mason University, although the publication of inventio on the World Wide Web naturally broadened the readership of the journal. DoIIIT publicized the existence of this journal among other academic institutions and thereby expanded the audience to include a broad range of educational professionals at many other colleges and universities. In Fall, 1999, the Editorial Board decided to build on that expanding audience and accelerate the launch of inventio as a national journal with a special issue devoted to interdisciplinarity in teaching and learning in Spring 2001. inventio focuses on issues related to learning and teaching. Areas of interest include:
The policy of inventio is that author retains the copyright to his/her article. All articles in inventio will carry the notation "(c) DATE by Author (author@gmu.edu). The right to make additional exact copies, including this notice, for personal and classroom use, is hereby granted. All other forms of distribution and copying require permission of the author." The author transfers to George Mason University/inventio the right to publish in inventio, to archive, and to distribute copies containing the copyright notice. By accepting inventio's offer to publish in inventio, the author agrees with the above transfer of rights. inventio is a publication of the Department of Instructional Improvement and Instructional Technologies (DoIIIT) at George Mason University in Fairfax Virginia. inventio is published twice a year in February and October. Articles may be contributed at any time for publication consideration. However, the Editorial Board generally selects articles for the February issue from those submitted by the previous October 30 and articles for the October issue from those submitted by the previous June 30. Potential articles are reviewed by the Editorial Board. The review process generally takes from six to eight weeks. 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 question
for the Fall 2000 Deans' Discussion forum will be posted shortly. Reader Response -- notes, letters of 1500 words or less commenting on an article previously published in inventio. The Editorial Board strongly encourages potential authors to consult with a member of the board before developing an article. The Editorial Board works cooperatively with authors to plan and develop each issue, so early notification of interest in participating in an issue of the journal will help facilitate the process. Articles should be submitted to the editorial board at inventio@irc.gmu.edu. Articles should be in electronic format, preferably MS Word 97. When submitting an article, please specify the name of the application and the version number in which it is formatted. Page layout and presentation software such as PageMaker and PowerPoint are not acceptable. Authors are encouraged to consider web layout in preparing the article. In this medium, the screen, rather than the page, forms the canvas for writing. Long scrolls of unbroken text can intimidate readers and cut down on comprehension. Authors for inventio should thus try to develop articles in clear sections with relevant sub-headings. The average length of an inventio screen lies between 300 - 400 words, each with its own sub-heading. Screens may need to be slightly longer, to preserve the continuity of an argument, but the majority should fall close to the average. The editor will be delighted to work with authors in developing a suitable web layout. Authors who wish to develop a more fully hypertextual layout are invited to do so. Manuscripts (disks) should be accompanied by a letter or e-mail stating that the paper is to be considered for publication in inventio. The message should include the name, title, complete address and phone number, as well as fax number and e-mail address for each author. Articles should include a 150 word abstract at the beginning and a 150-200 word biography of the author at the end. Notes/citations should be included at the end of the article in APA format. The Columbia Guide to Online Style offers multiple examples for the citing of online sources (use Scientific style). |
