Please give the author(s) page by page, line by line feedback on strengths and weaknesses of appropriate sections below.
Use the current Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Ed.) as your guide.
APAQ welcomes four types of manuscripts
- Viewpoint – commentary on current opinion and professional trends
- Research – original and replicated using appropriate scientific methods
- Applied – unique methodologies, case studies, programmatic developments, equipment and/or facilities design
- Review – systematic and critical examination of published literature.
Please structure your feedback according to the type of manuscript you have received.
Abstract
Is it accurate, self-contained, concise and specific, non-evaluative, coherent and readable? It should not exceed 120 words (pp. 12-14).
Introduction
Why is the problem important; how do hypotheses and design relate to the problem; what are the study’s theoretical implications; how does the study relate to previous work in the area; do citations show that this manuscript builds on other APAQ articles? (pp. 15-17).
Method
Does the section follow guidelines pertaining to participants, procedures and, when appropriate, apparatus; does the procedure detail each step in the execution of the study; is sampling design named and described; are validity and reliability of selected instruments described? (pp. 17-20)
Data Analysis
Are appropriate statistics used to exam the research questions; are effect size and significance both presented? (pp. 21-26)
Findings/Results
Are findings appropriate and easily understood; do tables/figures follow appropriate format and style? - (pp. 20-21)
Discussion
Does the section begin with a clear statement of support/nonsupport for hypotheses or research questions; are theoretical consequences of the results presented; why are the findings important? (pp. 26-27)
Writing Clarity
What are the overall strengths and weaknesses regarding grammar, language (Includes References) bias, and format relative to references and citations (pp. 36-214)? Is current pertinent related APAQ literature on the topic cited?
Manuscript Length
Is the manuscript 30 pages or less (see APAQ’s Instructions to Contributors)? If over page limit, please make suggestions for condensation.
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