Applied Measurement in Education Journal

Applied Measurement in Education is sponsored and owned by the Buros Center for Testing. It is a scholarly journal dedicated to the application of educational and psychological measurement to the educational process. Its intended audience consists of researchers and practitioners who are interested in research likely to have an impact on educational measurement practice. A major aim of the journal is to provide both a greater understanding of educational measurement issues and an improved use of measurement techniques and education.

Instructions for Authors

This journal uses ScholarOne Manuscripts (previously Manuscript Central) to peer review manuscript submissions. Please read the guide for ScholarOne authors at the Taylor & Francis Group website before making a submission. Complete guidelines for preparing and submitting your manuscript to this journal are provided below.

Applied Measurement in Education, sponsored by the Oscar and Luella Buros Center for Testing, is a scholarly journal dedicated to the application of educational and psychological measurement research to the educational process. Its intended audience consists of researchers and practitioners who are interested in research likely to have an impact on educational measurement practice. A major aim of the journal is to provide both a greater understanding of educational measurement issues and an improved use of measurement techniques and education.

Types of manuscripts that will be considered for publication in Applied Measurement in Education include (a) reports of original applied research focusing on measurement issues in educational contexts, (b) presentations of innovative strategies for solving existing educational measurement problems, and (c) integrative reviews of research pertaining to contemporary measurement issues. Applied Measurement in Education does not publish studies of the development and/or validation of new or existing measures. The editor also welcomes proposals for special issues dealing with a focused treatment of a particular area of applied educational measurement.

Manuscript submission:

Applied Measurement in Education receives all manuscript submissions electronically via their ScholarOne Manuscripts website located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/HAME.  ScholarOne Manuscripts allows for rapid submission of original and revised manuscripts, as well as facilitating the review process and internal communication between authors, editors, and reviewers. For ScholarOne Manuscripts technical support, you may contact them by e-mail or phone support via https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ready-to-submit-heres-your-checklist/. If you have any other requests please contact the journal at jpuchalla@buros.org.

Format and Organization:
Manuscripts should be prepared according to the guidelines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Double-space all text. Use a 12-point font in Times New Roman or similar style. The title page must be submitted as a separate file marked not for review and should include the title of the manuscript, the names and affiliations of authors, and the name and address of the person to whom reprint requests are to be sent; suggest a shortened version of the title of the manuscript to use as a running head (40 characters or fewer, including spaces). The first page of the body of the manuscript must contain a 100- to 175-word abstract. Maximum length is 25-30 pages, including tables, figures, and references.  

Permissions:
Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work and for obtaining permission from copyright owners to use a lengthy quotation (500 words or more) or to reprint or adapt a table or figure published elsewhere. Authors should write to both author(s) and publisher of such material to request nonexclusive world rights in all languages for use in the article and in future editions of it.

Content:
Do not use new technical words, psychological jargon or slang, or terminology not consistent with APA style guidelines. Define any abbreviations or acronyms the first time they are used.

Figures and Tables:
All figures and tables should be numbered separately using Arabic numerals and should be grouped at the end of the manuscript. The approximate placement of figures and tables should be clearly noted within the body of the manuscript. Refer to the current edition of APA's publication manual for format of tables. Double space.

References:
Double space. Compile references alphabetically (see the current edition of APA's publication manual for multiple-author citations and references). Spell out names of journals. Provide page numbers of chapters in edited books. Text citations must correspond accurately to the references in the reference list.

Page proofs:
Authors are sent page proofs of their manuscripts and are asked to proofread them for printer's errors and other defects. Correction of typographical errors will be made without charge. Other alterations will be charged to the author.

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