Ejournal - Notes for Authors

Please read through the following Notes before submitting materials for publication. Materials not conforming to the specifications will be returned without comment.

Word processing Packages
Please use either Word, WordPerfect, or Rich text Format. The journal is published in .pdf format (Portable Document Format) and all materials will be converted to .pdf. There are future plans to archive journal contents in both Word and WordPerfect formats.

Length
Submissions can be between 500 - 6000 words. Multi-part submissions will be considered upon request; however, each part should be independently intelligible. A word count should be specified at the end of the document.

Title
A title of not more than 10 words is required.

Abstract
All submissions must be accompanied with a 200 word abstract. This should be an accurate report of the main arguments and conclusions.

The Abstract must also be accompanied by two lists;

a list of up to 10 key words words which are central to the submission
a list of up to 10 key authors used or referred to in the submission

The requirement is important as these will be used to add all submissions to the on-line searchable resource database.

Autobiographical Details
Authors must provide a short biographical description. An e-mail address must also be provided.

Headings, Subheadings, Dividers
The use of headings, subheadings, or other ways of dividing and organising material should be used sparingly. Headings and Subheadings are preferred to the use of numerical breaks. Headings should appear in bold and be underlined; subheadings should be underlined and in italics.

Footnotes
Footnotes are to used sparingly; their main purpose is to provide sources of quotations and reference to significant texts/materials/Internet sources. They are not to be used for discussion purposes.

References
References should conform to Harvard style. Full biographical details and non-abbreviated journal titles are required. Please follow the MLA handbook for further details.

References which contain URL's are preferred; please check to ensure that links are 'live'; the editors accept no responsibility for dead links.

Tables and Diagrams
The use of tables and diagrams are welcome, but must actively contribute to the understanding of the point or argument being advanced. They should be numbered and accompanied by a brief caption.

Line Drawings, Photos, Illustrations
The use of Line drawings, photos and other illustrations are welcome. It is the responsibility of the author to obtain copyright permission for the use of art or multimedia materials. Proof of copyright permission is required and must accompany the submission.