Policy for Submissions

The Journal welcomes manuscripts from authors in all areas that focus upon the issue of social justice. We perceive Critical Social Work as an opportunity for constructive dialogue in the interest of achieving social justice. We anticipate the dialogue being wide ranging and welcome manuscripts of a philosophical or theoretical nature, research methods and findings, as well as practical application. The focus may be on the individual, group, society, or culture.

Submission of Manuscripts

Only an electronic copy should be submitted in English in Microsoft Word format.

It should be submitted to:

G. Brent Angell, Ph.D.
Critical Social Work
School of Social Work
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4
Canada
E-mail: cswedit@uwindsor.ca

Format of Manuscript

(Please accurately follow this format)

Page 1: Cover page

• Title of manuscript
• Author name(s)
• Academic degree(s)
• Professional title(s)
• Institutional affiliation
• Authors' mailing address and
• Any statement of credit or research support

Page 2: First Page of Manuscript

• Title of manuscript only

Page 3: Abstract

• A brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the manuscript
• Maximum of 120 words
• Followed by 3-5 keywords
• Refer to pages 26-27 of APA manual 6 for specific, depending on the study (e.g. empirical, meta-analysis, case study, etc.

Page 4-20: Body

APA Manual 6 Format

• Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion and Contribution to Social Work Policy, Practice, and Knowledge, References
• All references must follow APA Manual Six Format – i.e. in alphabetical order, with a hanging indent format, double-spaced, etc.
• Format may vary based on study (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, etc.)
• Footnotes and/or endnotes should be avoided
• Use APA Headings (e.g. Level 1, 2,3)
• 12 point font (Times New Roman font is preferred)

Length

• A minimum of 5 page to a maximum of 20 pages minus references, table, and figures

Size of page:

• 8 1/2 x 11 inches

Margins

• 1 inches - all sides

Spacing

• Double spaced throughout

Tables and Figures

• All tables should be cited sequentially in text, numbered, and supplied with explanatory captions and headings
• Tables should be included at the end of the document
• All figures must be cited in the text, numbered, and supplied with a caption
• Tables – Excel or Word
• Figures and images – Word or JPEG

Peer Review

• All manuscripts are peer reviewed
• Editor selects reviewers from the Editorial panel to review each manuscript, if appropriate, a guest reviewer with specific expertise may be consulted
• The peer review process is double blind, in that the identity of authors and reviewers is not known to either party
• Articles may be accepted, returned for major or minor revision, rejected, or referred to another journal
• Editor may make minor alterations to articles on his or her own initiative
• Editor’s decision is final
• Review process typically takes at least four to six weeks - longer when revision is necessary (revisions are often requested)

Copyright Transfer

In consideration of expenses of reviewing, editing, publishing, and distributing your manuscript (including text, tables, and figures), author(s) will be asked to assign their copyright in and to the article to Critical Social Work. This means that the authors may not, without Critical Social Work’s prior written permission:

• post the article on any website
• translate or authorize a translation of the article
• copy or otherwise reproduce the article, in any format, beyond what is permitted under Canadian copyright law, or authorize others to do so
• copy or otherwise reproduce portions of the article, including tables and figures, beyond what is permitted under Canadian copyright law, or authorize others to do so

If you wish to do any of these things, please contact the Managing Editor at cswedit@uwindsor.ca. This allows us to track the use and distribution of your article. Critical Social Work encourages use for non-commercial, educational purposes, and will not unreasonably deny any such permission or request.