IEPIS Newsletter - November 2012 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
LEADERSHIP UPDATES
•  LETTER FROM THE CHAIR-ELECT
•  LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
ARTICLES
•  KEEPING THE FLAME OF IEP EXCELLENCE BURNING AND AVOIDING BURNOUT
•  HANDLING THE GRADING LOAD IN A CULTURE OF ASSESSMENT
•  BOLDLY AND GENTLY RIDDING THE CLASS OF PLAGIARISM
•  NEW WAYS TO ENCOURAGE ORAL LANGUAGE
•  READING, WRITING, AND CO-CONSTRUCTION
Community News
•  ABOUT THIS MEMBER COMMUNITY
•  NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

 

NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

IEP IS Newsletter

  • Did you present at TESOL? Wouldn’t it be nice to share your ideas with those who couldn’t attend? Turn your presentation into an article and submit it for the IEP IS Newsletter!
  • Have a great idea, but haven’t been able to share it in a presentation yet? Write it up for the IEP IS Newsletter!
  • Have you recently read a great (or not-so-great) resource and want to let people know about it? Write a book review for the IEP IS Newsletter!

The IEP IS Newsletter contains information that reflects the issues and needs that face IEP educators and administrators. Its purpose is to disseminate important information to IEP members; facilitate ongoing interaction between the membership and the leadership; and to provide a forum to share ideas, research, and insights. To that end, the IEP IS Newsletter seeks to involve TESOL professionals in discussions of the latest questions and issues.

General Information

  • The IEP IS Newsletter is an e-journal.
  • It is published three times a year: winter/spring, summer, and fall.
  • The editors ask all writers to sign a document that gives the IEP IS Newsletter permission to publish their articles.
  • Authors retain their copyright.
  • The IEP IS Newsletter reserves the right to edit work that is accepted for publication.

Submission Guidelines for the IEP IS Newsletter

  • Stay within a maximum of 1,500 words.
  • Write about a timely and relevant topic.
  • Include a brief “teaser” abstract (approximately 50 words), a byline, and a short author bio (two to three sentences, approximately 20 words) with the article.
  • Attach electronic pictures of the authors, if possible and desired.
  • Use headings and subheadings.
  • Include an introduction and concluding section or paragraph.
  • Format citations according to APA style (and use no more than five citations.)

Deadlines for submission:

  • September 15 (Fall)
  • January 15 (Winter/Spring)
  • May 15 (Summer)

For more information and specific guidelines, please contact the IEP IS Newsletter editors:

Krista Bittenbender Royal

Christina Quartararo