CALL FOR PAPERS Special Issue on the Social Activism and Advocacy Paradigm in Art Therapy As social justice issues are becoming more pronounced in a pluralistic, globalized world, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is seeking submissions for a special issue that will examine the on-going evolution of the social activist and advocacy paradigm in the research and practice of art therapy. Where and how is advocacy practiced? What are the essential competencies required of the art therapist change agent? What are the special benefits involved and the challenges that advocates and their co-participants face? How do art therapists manage conflicting goals, expectations, cultural values, and standards of care? Original research that explores these and other questions are invited, as well as practice-oriented papers and viewpoints that contribute to art therapists' professional development. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2010. Art Therapy's Ethical Challenges in a Complex World Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association is seeking submissions for a special issue on ethics and professionalism. As art therapists interact with increasingly diverse perspectives and expectations of clients, other professionals, and professional groups and systems, ethical challenges are becoming more complex. The Journal invites submissions that address ethical issues in art therapy research, treatment, theory and practice, and education. Papers, reflections, and original research studies that present models of ethical decision-making applied to the unique practice realities of art therapy and other related professional issues are encouraged. The deadline for submission is September 15, 2010. CALL FOR COVER ART How to Publish in Art Therapy: From Submission to Publication

Publish in Art Therapy

How to Publish in Art Therapy: From Submission to Publication

1. If you have a paper you would like to see published, first consider whether it is appropriate for Art Therapy. The journal's inside cover and Guidelines for Submission provide information on what kinds of manuscripts are in its scope and purposes. Read the articles from Art Therapy in the library or posted on this site from the current issue.


2. Before submission, ask a trusted colleague to read your manuscript to spot obvious errors in data, make sure that your thesis is clear and supported by your findings, and is written for a professional audience. Use your colleague's feedback to refine the paper and make corrections.


3. Review the Guidelines for Submission and check that your manuscript is in order before submission. Common problems that result in an immediate return without review are a) failure to conform to APA style in reference citations and manuscript preparation, b) excessive length, c) excessive number of figures or tables, d) missing abstract, e) author's name appears in the body of the text, and f) manuscript does not conform to submission categories.


4. Send the manuscript by following the instructions at: www.editorialmanager.com/arttherapy You will receive an automatic email message acknowledging that your manuscript was received.


5. It will take about six weeks for your manuscript to be reviewed, depending upon the volume of submissions waiting for review. To ensure impartiality, the editor will remove your name from the manuscript and send it to two reviewers. It is important to understand that the review process takes time as most editors and reviewers are working professionals who volunteer time to the journal while juggling many other duties. When the reviews are not in agreement, your manuscript may be sent to a third reviewer and this also adds to the time the review process.


6. The reviewers will evaluate according the criteria of a) appropriateness for the journal, b) adherence to APA requirements, c) quality of the writing, d) quality of the content, and e) significance to the field of Art Therapy. They assess its overall strengths and weaknesses, and may make suggestions for improvement.


7. Finally, an editorial decision will be made based on reviewer recommendations. You will receive a letter stating either a) that Art Therapy will publish the paper, b) revisions are necessary before considering it for publication, or c) why the paper cannot be published.


8. Whether or not your manuscript was accepted, the comments of the reviewers are very valuable. They provide insight into how an experienced researcher or art therapy professional regards your ideas. This in turn offers clues to how accessible your ideas may be to the readers of Art Therapy.


9. You may be informed that while the paper cannot be accepted as is, the reviewers agree to review it again as a revision. It is important to follow their suggestions closely, keeping in mind that their opinions are informed by publication experience. Although not a guarantee of future acceptance, the recommendation to revise usually comes from the reviewers' desire to support the manuscript's potential for publication. Revise and resubmit the manuscript, following the same steps, and include a cover letter stating how you addressed the reviewers' evaluative feedback.


10. If your paper is accepted for publication, you may be asked to make some minor revisions and submit the paper one last time along with a high resolution CD version of any images. The copyright for the article is signed over to the publisher with a form that accompanies your final version of the manuscript.

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