Journal of College Literacy and Learning
A Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association
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Call for Proposals
The Journal of College Literacy and Learning (JCLL) welcomes material related to advancing scholarship on reading, writing, and study strategies at the postsecondary level. JCLL is published annually by the College Literacy and Learning Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association. It provides a forum for the exchange of information regarding research, theory, and practice.
JCLL is a refereed publication; therefore, all manuscripts are evaluated without author identification by members of the JCLL Editorial Review Board. The review process begins with an initial evaluation by the editorial team to determine appropriateness. Appropriate manuscripts are then sent out to a minimum of two reviewers for a double-blind peer review. Following this, the editorial team will provide a decision and feedback to authors. The entire review process typically takes approximately 10-12 weeks.
General Guidelines for Submissions:
Previously published or works under review elsewhere will not be considered.
For all submissions, writing, citation, and documentation style should follow APA (7th edition) guidelines.
Figures and tables should be all black and white, and should be submitted as separate files as well as embedded in the manuscript itself.
Although manuscript length is not the primary consideration, full-length articles addressing research, pedagogy and theory should be 20-25 double-spaced pages and no more than 6000 words (excluding references).
Submissions for other regular sections (including Research Briefs, Theory to Practice, and Tips for the Classroom) should be 8-12 double-spaced pages.
Instructional Material and Book Reviews should be 500-1500 words.
Authors should submit the following electronically, via email:
the full manuscript, including references and a 150-word max. abstract prepared for blind review (with author and contact information omitted)
a separate file containing a cover letter and title page with all authors' names, institutional affiliations, and full contact information for the first author
To be considered for Volume 51 (Fall 2026), manuscripts must be submitted by
December 31, 2026. Submissions after this date will be considered for Volume 52 (Fall 2027)
All manuscripts should be submitted via email to the following address:
Laurie Bauer, Associate Editor
Journal of College Literacy and Learning
Email: laurie.bauer@uc.edu
Empowering Literacy and Learning
A journal dedicated to education and knowledge enhancement.
JCLL is dedicated to enriching understanding and fostering a love for learning through insightful articles and diverse resources. We strive to empower our readers with the latest developments in the field of education, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern learning environments.
JCLL is dedicated to enriching understanding and fostering a love for learning through insightful articles and diverse resources. We strive to empower our readers with the latest developments in the field of education, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern learning environments.
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