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Criteria for Submission of Short
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Criteria for Submission of Short
Papers/Manuscripts
Short papers, including poster
presentations, based on presentations made at
the Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness
conference, are now being
accepted
for publication in this year’s Western Society
Review. The Western
Society Review is published
each year at the time of the annual WSKW Conference.
Unless otherwise noted, manuscripts should
follow guidelines provided in the
Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association
(5th ed).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 31st,
2009
The following should be noted:
1) the submitted manuscript is an extension of the
presentation made at the WSKW Conference the
previous year, and 2) the formats differ depending
on the type of presentation (each author should
choose the format appropriate to their paper topic).
GENERAL FORMAT
Each paper
should NOT exceed two (2) pages in length. All
titles, content, and graphics are prepared in Times
New Roman, in font sizes detailed in the
explanations, and left justified. Margins must be
set at one (1) inch on all sides. Subheadings are
indicated for each type of paper in the specific
examples noted below.
• The title is written
in 18 point, Times New Roman, ALL CAPS, and left
justified.
(Note: The title may be the same as
the one used in the Conference Program, or it may be
a new but related title.)
• Under the
title, on the next line, (10 point, Times New Roman,
left justified) is a listing of the authorship
name(s), using the initials and last name only, then
a comma, and then the university for each author
(spelled out completely).
(Note:
For multiple authors – list them in order of
contribution, or alphabetically (One exception to
this rule is when an author serves as a mentor, and
it is agreed by the authorship team to assume the
status position of last author.)
• The next
line includes the date submitted – Month, day, year
(10 point, Times New Roman, left justified).
(Note: See details under the Data Based/Research
Format guidelines below.)
Each paper should
include at least one figure, table, photo, or
drawing to help readers better understand
the content of the paper (hereafter referred to as
figure/table). That figure/table should be
referenced in the text prior to its presentation in
the body of the article. Under the figure/table is a
caption that includes a short explanation expressed
in complete sentences and punctuated accordingly.
Citations are included where appropriate in the
paper and references are included at the end. The
Reference section consists of at least two pieces of
literature used to support the content of the paper.
Each entry must be cited (used) in the paper. Use
the APA format with the exception that references
are single spaced and a second line is indented four
(4) spaces. Types of papers include 1) Data
Based/Research, 2) Project Based, 3) Panel or Round
Table Discussion, 4) Address-to-the-Body, and 5)
Keynote Address. Each is explained in more detail
below.
SUBMISSION OF THE MANUSCRIPT
When the manuscript is ready for publication, send
it using e-mail as an attachment in Microsoft Word.
The document will be opened on a PC.
Some
editing may be necessary to ensure consistent
formatting congruity prior to publication.
Manuscripts longer than two pages will be returned
for further editing. In the case of late documents
that are too long, when accepted, the editor(s) will
make decisions to shorten the document, adjust
format, and otherwise prepare it to meet publication
deadlines. The e-mail address is: Cathy Inouye – cathy.inouye@csueastbay.edu
DATA BASED/RESEARCH FORMAT
Selection of this format for your paper is
predicated on the collection of data. If data are
not collected, analyzed, and discussed in
your paper, please do not select this format.
Spacing between sub title sections consists of one
double space. The subtitles used for the Data
Based/Research manuscript include 1) Problem, 2)
Methods, 3) Analysis, 4) Discussion/Conclusion, and
5) References.
An example of the spacing and
the format for the Data Based/Research Format
is shown below:
TITLE (18 pt. Times New
Roman, ALL CAPS, bold, left justified)
Initial
and Last Name, University (e.g., J. N. Doe, Alaska
University; 10 pt., Times New Roman, left justified)
Date (e.g., March 1, 2000; 10 pt., Times New Roman,
left justified)
PROBLEM (12 pt., Times New
Roman, ALL CAPS, bold, left justified)
This
section of the paper describes the problem or
question being researched. The font should be 12
pt., Times New Roman, and justified to the left.
METHODS (12 pt., Times New Roman, ALL CAPS,
bold, left justified)
This section discusses the
methods used to research the problem. The font
should be size 12 pt., Times New Roman,
and justified to the left.
ANALYSIS (12 pt.,
Times New Roman, ALL CAPS, bold, left justified)
This section elaborates on the analysis techniques
used during research, all data/observations obtained
using the methods. A graphic (e.g., figure/table)
should be placed in this section to accompany and
illustrate your findings, and is referred to within
the manuscript like the reference to the table which
follows (see Table 1). An appropriate title and
caption should accompany each figure used. The font
should be size 12 pt., Times New Roman.
Means, t-Values, and Correlations by Gender
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Gender
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Apparatus
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N
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Mean
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SD
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Mean Diff
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t-value
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Correlation
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Females
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Free Weights
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33
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71.06
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16.05
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10.15
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7.83*
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0.95*
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Machines
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33
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81.21
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20.50
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Males
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Free Weights
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30
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147.67
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27.91
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33.50
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13.96*
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0.94*
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Machines
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30
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181.17
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34.76
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*p < 0.000
Table 1. Correlations and t-values comparing
free weights with machines for both males and
females were
significant
Table 1. Correlations and t-values comparing free
weights with machines for both males and females
were significant
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION (12
pt., Times New Roman, ALL CAPS, bold, left
justified)
Data and observations are drawn
together to form conclusions related to the problem.
The font should be size 12 pt., Times New Roman, and
justified to the left.
REFERENCES (12 pt.,
Times New Roman, ALL CAPS, bold, left justified)
A list of your sources/references should be placed
under this heading. The text should be size 10 pt.,
Times New Roman, and justified to the left, using a
hanging indent of four spaces as demonstrated in
this hypothetical example.
Money, G. (1999).
Why physical activity is the coolest thing
since sliced bread. Research Quarterly for Exercise
and Sport, 30: 52-72. Harvey, M.K. (1984).
Regression analysis on physical activity scores and
fitness characteristics in 5-6-7 year old
children. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 27: 347-349.
PROJECT BASED FORMAT
Selection of this format for your paper is based on
a professional project which you feel warrants
explanation to other professionals. The project
could be something that has been completed, or is
planned for the future. A theoretical position could
be stated. If your paper includes data collection,
or is about a discussion between professionals
concerning a topic and its’ place in the
profession, please do not select this format for
your manuscript.
The sub headers to be used
in the paper are 1) Project, 2) Means, 3) Outcome,
4) Reflection, and 5) References. (Note: See details
under the Data Based/Research Format guidelines
above.)
PANEL AND ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION REPORT FORMAT
Selection of this format for your paper is based on
a report of a discussion between professionals in
which exchange and give-and-take define the overall
position. The report may reflect many, if not all of
the main ideas discussed as a part of the topic. If
your paper includes data collection, or explanation
of, or information about a project, please do not
select this format for your manuscript.
The
sub headers to be used in the paper are 1) Topic
Introduction, 2) Discussion of Concepts, 3) Overall
Position/Summary, 4) Reflection, and 5) References.
(Note: See details under the Data Based/Research
Format guidelines above.)
ADDRESS-TO-THE-BODY FORMAT
Selection of
this format for your paper is predicated on
addressing main concerns shared by the WSKW
membership in the form of a position statement or
call to action. Sometimes, these addresses are
simple calls-to-action, or a call for a
sub-discipline to move in a new direction. They can
be made by a single member of the organization
who presented the content at the WSKW Conference the
previous year or by a group of author/presenters.
The sub headers to be used in the paper are 1)
Position Statement, 2) Lines of Logic, 3) Call to
Action/New Direction, 4) Expected Consequence, and
5) References. (Note: See details under the Data
Based/Research Format guidelines above.)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
This format
example is selected only if your paper was the
Keynote Address at the WSKW Annual Conference. The
Keynote Address paper can be as long as six (6)
single spaced pages with figure/tables
and references. (Note: See details under the Data
Based/Research Format guidelines above.)
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