Reviewer for the RAP (Reading Association of the Philippines) Journal

In the last quarter of 2013, I was invited to do a blind review for the RAP (Reading Association of the Philippines) Journal. Early this February, I was sent a copy of the entire issue. I'm posting the Editor's notes so that interested blog readers may check the journal since it regularly publishes current research and perspectives on Reading education and instruction.

 

Here now is a scanned copy of an abstract of one of the three research articles published in the RAP Journal's 2013 issue. The study on the Reading Habits, preferences, and contexts of school age children in a community library was done by Prof. Ana Margarita S. Salvador. Her paper has relevance to school librarians and public librarians in particular, as well as to literacy teachers and coaches.

The RAP Journal is available to members of RAP. The UP REGALE, College of Education keeps copies of past issues and current ones. The RAP Website has updates on their annual publications. Check the website for more information.

The RAP Journal December 2013 Call for Papers

The Reading Association of the Philippines (RAP) sends out this Call for Papers to the December 2013 Issue of the RAP Journal.

THE RAP JOURNAL DECEMBER 2013 CALL FOR PAPERS   The Reading Association of the Philippines is pleased to announce that it welcomes submissions to its journal, THE RAP JOURNAL.  The RAP Journal accepts articles on reading, literature, language, literacy education, reading and language teacher education, and related educational topics. These are the sections to which papers may be submitted: 

1.         Perspective Papers -- These papers present prevailing theoretical models of reading, language and literacy education; broad discussions of issues relating to literacy education; and policy proposals for improving reading and language education.  Submissions should not exceed 5,000 words, including the abstract and bibliography. These papers are evaluated for their validity, the strength of their arguments and conclusions, and for the timeliness of the positions presented. 

2.         Research  Papers -- Inquiries into various aspects of literacy comprise majority of the articles published in The RAP Journal.  Articles submitted should report on inquiries conducted within the last 10 years. Research-based articles are evaluated based on the relevance of the research aim, the soundness of the research process, the quality of discussion of the data, and the cohesion between the findings and generalizations.  Articles may not exceed 6,000 words, including the abstract and bibliography.

3.         Theory-to-Practice Papers -- These articles share theory-based strategies and approaches that have been tried and tested in the classroom.  Contributors are encouraged to use action research for papers submitted to this section of The RAP Journal. Papers are evaluated based on how well they translate theory into practice; the description of the process of teaching, and the authentic examples presented; and the unity between the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.  Articles may not exceed 3,000 words, including the abstract and bibliography. 

4.         Featured Author/Illustrator/Publisher/Storyteller Essays -- These are first-person essays by writers/illustrators/publishers/storytellers of literature for children or young adults. Submissions to this section usually impart and illustrate the creative process which leads to the creation or rendition of literature made for children and young people. In general, these submissions are not subjected to a double blind review process, but are edited for grammar, clarity, and language use. Essays may not exceed 2,000 words, including the abstract and bibliography. 

For inclusion in the December 2013 journal article review process and possible publication in the 36th issue of the RAP Journal, submit by October 31, 2013. Manuscripts will be reviewed using a double-blind review system.  Comments will be sent to the author/s within 2 months of submission.  Papers may be accepted,accepted pending revisions, revised and resubmitted for a future issue, or rejected.