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A manuscript, completed checklist and 50-word biography may be submitted electronically to:

The Editor
Sunshine State TESOL Journal


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Sunshine State TESOL Journal



RUBRIC FOR REVIEWING MANUSCRIPTS
(Level of Quality: 3-High, 2-Medium, 1-Low, N/A- Not Applicable)

 

Criterion

3

2

1

N/A

1. The manuscript highlights an innovative approach to TESOL.

 

 

 

 

2. The manuscript is based upon original application of ideas for TESOL

 

 

 

 

3. The manuscript demonstrates potential for high interest to TESOL educators.

 

 

 

 

4. The manuscript demonstrates a program/approach that has been implemented and is currently under study.

 

 

 

 

5. The manuscript is well written and uses appropriate writing conventions such as the APA 5th edition for in-text citations and references.

 

 

 

 

6. The manuscript makes use of the appropriate research and literature to support ideas.

 

 

 

 

7. The manuscript is written in a logical, thoughtful manner.

 

 

 

 

8. The manuscript fits the mission of the Journal 

 

 

 

 

9. The manuscript presents new knowledge or insight in TESOL.

 

 

 

 

10. The manuscript demonstrates a research design that is appropriate.

 

 

 

 

11. The primary specialization (theoretical ideas, innovative approach, etc.) of this manuscript is

(Please List)

 

 

12. The major strengths of this manuscript are

(Please List):

 

 

 

 

 

13. The major weaknesses of this manuscript are

(Please List):

 

 

 

 

 

14. Based on my assessment of this manuscript, I recommend this manuscript to be published in the Sunshine State TESOL Journal

(Please Check One):

 

_____ Yes

_____ Yes, but with minor editing and revision*

_____ No, manuscript requires major editing and revision

_____ No, does not fit the theme of the Sunshine State TESOL Journal

_____ No, manuscript requires substantive conceptual work and rewrite

 

*If yes, and minor editing is required, please specify the key elements that the author(s) should focus on before resubmitting

(Please List)

 

Technical:

 

 

 

Conceptualization:

 

 

 

Other:

 

 

 





REVISED 1 MAY 2008