Perspectives in Peer Programs

Call for Manuscripts


Perspectives in Peer Programs (PPP), a peer reviewed on-line journal, invites original manuscripts related to peer helping, including peer assisted learning, tutoring, mediation, listening, mentoring, leadership, and ministry. The PPP is published by the National Association of Peer Program Professionals (NAPPP).

MANUSCRIPTS ARE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
Speakout - These articles provide an opinioned statement/position regarding specific or general aspects of peer helping.
Features - These articles are theoretical, philosophical, or research oriented. Manuscripts should contain implications or practical applications for peer helper programs and training.
In the Field - These articles focus on practical strategies for peer helpers in the field.
Perspectives - These short essays present/describe (without expressing an opinion) an experience of relevance to others involved in peer helping.
Media Reviews - These reviews are of current books and other resources (e.g., software, newsletters, etc.) that are of interest to those involved in peer helping.
Columns - Consider submitting a column about Ethics and Standards, Research Abstracts, Peer Helping and Technology, Resource Reviews, or Trainer's Corner.

SUBMITTING YOUR PRELIMINARY MANUSCRIPT
Please note: submission date for April issue is March 1, for October issue is September 1.
-Do not submit material under consideration by another periodical.
-Manuscript style and format must conform to the guidelines in the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
-Double-space all material, including references.
-Place the article's title on a separate page accompanying the manuscript. Include the author(s) name(s), contact information, and institutional affiliation(s).
-On a separate page, include an abstract of no more than 75 words. Place the article title at the top of the page.
-When applicable, reference should be made to the National Association of Peer Program Professionals Programmatic Standards (http://www.peerprogramprofessionals.org/publications/publications/standards/).
-Because manuscripts ordinarily are sent out for a blind, peer review, two or three months may elapse between acknowledgement of receipt of a manuscript and notification of its disposition.
-Email the package to khall@colled.msstate.edu as a Word document.

PREPARING THE FINAL VERSION
When an article is accepted for publication, the editor will send the author(s) editorial comments. Completing final edits and agreeing to have the manuscript published in PPP signifies the author(s)' release of copyright. Please note that for publication author(s) must:
-Secure written permission(s) from the copyright holder for reproducing lengthy quotations and for reprinting and/or adapting tables and figures. The author must provide the journal editor a copy of the copyright holder's written permission(s).
-Place each table and figure on a separate page following the reference section. Final placement of tables and figures is at the discretion of the production editor. Type font should be no smaller than 9 point. -Provide the final version in Microsoft Word.
-Supply figures (graphs, illustrations, line drawings) as camera ready art (laser or glossy print or velox) via email in separate TIFF or EPS files.

Please direct any questions to Kimberly R. Hall, PhD by phone (662-325-7116) or via email (khall@colled.msstate.edu).