Quick Pointer for Authors
The
Journal of Volunteer Administration
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These three are the most commonly misspelled
words in The Journal: e-mail, Web site,
nonprofit.
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When using hyphenated words, use Merriam-Webster
as a guide.
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If you write a full sentence inside brackets,
put a period inside the bracket. If it is not a full sentence,
then put the period outside the bracket.
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Remember both opening and closing
quotation marks when using a direct quote. Be sure to include the
page number.
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Include a comma when using the abbreviations
�e.g.,� or �i.e.,�.
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Citations: If referencing more than one work
inside a bracket, be sure to alphabetize the works.
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The examples below demonstrate APA reference
style. Be sure to use the ampersand (&), and to follow the
procedures for punctuation, italicizing, capitalizing, and numbering the
volume, issue and pages.
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Last Name, Initial.,
& Last Name, Initial. (Year, Month). Capitalize the first word of
the article title: And the first word after a colon.
Capitalize the Name of Journal Normally, 40(3).
118-121.
BOOK
Last Name, Initial. (Year). Capitalize the
first word of the book title: And the first word after a
colon. City, State/Province: Publisher.
REPORTS/PAPERS
PRESENTED
Last Name, Initial. (Year, Month). Capitalize the
first word of the report: And the first word after a colon. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Volunteer
Administration, City, State/Province.
INTERNET DOCUMENT
Last
Name, Initial. & Last Name, Initial. (Year). Name of article:
Follow capitalizing as above. Retrieved Month day, year, from Name
of Web site, http://www.web.name/html (Break the URL
only after a period or before a slash.)
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Copy editor will not verify URLs online.
Authors should check each link prior to submission for accuracy. Please
check all references carefully. Material with incomplete and
incorrect references will be returned to the authors for corrections and
may delay publication.
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Every submission must have an abstract that
briefly reflects the purpose and content of the manuscript. Make each
sentence maximally informative, especially the lead sentence. Be
brief. Do not exceed 120 words.
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Use digits for all numbers, except those that
begin a sentence. Abbreviations must be explained on first use in the
abstract or the text. Use active voice (but do not use the personal
pronouns I or we). Commentaries or reviews of
other materials my use personal pronouns as they reflect personal views
and opinions.
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Outline the hierarchy of the ideas you wish to
present and use headings to convey the sequence and levels of
importance.
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Byline: Author�s name should be listed as
first name, middle initial(s), and last name. Omit all titles (e.g.,
Dr., Professor) and degrees (e.g., PhD, EdD, CVA). Type the name
of the authors in order of their contributions. Include institutional
affiliation, city and state. All affiliations outside of the United
States should include the city, state or province if applicable and
country.
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Each author must submit a short biographical
summary (100 words), which may include titles and degrees. You may wish
to omit institutional affiliation, as it will be listed in the byline.
Manuscripts that vary for the APA style will
be returned for conformity to that style and may lead to significant
delays in a publication date. | |
