Manuscripts should be prepared as follows:
1. Authors should prepare manuscripts in accordance with the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (5th Ed.).
2. Title page should include the full title, primary author's name, institutional affiliation, address, telephone number, fax number, and the E-mail addresses (only) of all other authors for future correspondence.
3. Abstract of approximately 150 words and Text of the manuscript should be double-spaced. No author identification should appear anywhere in the manuscript other than on the title page.
4. Manuscripts should be no longer than 30 double-spaced pages, excluding references and figures.
5. Use nondiscriminatory language.
6. Include a cover letter stating that the manuscript is the author's original work, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time it is submitted.
7. If the manuscript is prepared using Microsoft Word, authors are encouraged to submit electronically by e-mailing the manuscript to hrdr@fiu.edu. Others should submit five (5) copies of a manuscript that is blind review ready along with an electronic copy on a CD or PC-readable diskette.
Send manuscripts to:
Dr. Thomas G. Reio, Jr., Editor
Human Resource Development Review
College of Education
Florida International University
ZEB 245B
Miami, FL 33199
hrdr@fiu.edu
Authors who want to refine the use of English in their manuscripts might consider utilizing the services of SPi, a non-affiliated company that offers Professional Editing Services to authors of journal articles in the areas of science, technology, medicine or the social sciences. SPi specializes in editing and correcting English-language manuscripts written by authors with a primary language other than English. Visit http://www.prof-editing.com for more information about SPi’s Professional Editing Services, pricing, and turn-around times, or to obtain a free quote or submit a manuscript for language polishing.
Please be aware that SAGE has no affiliation with SPi and makes no endorsement of the company. An author’s use of SPi’s services in no way guarantees that his or her submission will ultimately be accepted. Any arrangement an author enters into will be exclusively between the author and SPi, and any costs incurred are the sole responsibility of the author.
