Journal on Excellence in College Teaching

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Accepted for publication are papers on college and university teaching that demonstrate scholarly excellence in at least one of the categories described below. Papers appearing in the Journal may be interdisciplinary or specific to one or a group of disciplines, and may address a general or specific audience. For further information on submitting a manuscript, read the Journal guidelines or contact Gregg Wentzell, Managing Editor, at wentzegw@muohio.edu.

Research
Reporting important results from own experience or research; describe problem clearly, provide baseline data, explain what you have done and why, and provide results.

Integration
Integrates research of others in a meaningful way; compares or contrasts theories; critiques results; and provides context for future exploration.

Innovation
Proposes innovation of theory, approach, or process of teaching; provides original and creative ideas based on results of research by self or others; and outlines proposed strategy for testing effectiveness of ideas.

Inspiration
Provides inspiration for teaching excellence; combines personal values, insight, and experience to communicate enthusiasm and dedication to outstanding teaching

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