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WPA: Writing Program Administration publishes articles and essays concerning the organization, administration, practices, and aims of college and university writing programs. Possible topics include the education and support of writing teachers; the intellectual and administrative work of WPAs; the situation of writing programs, within both academic institutions and broader contexts; the programmatic implications of current theories, technologies, and research; relationships between WPAs and other administrators, between writing and other academic programs, and among high school, two-year, and four-year college writing programs; placement; assessment; and the professional status of WPAs.
The previous list is meant to be suggestive, not exhaustive, but contributions must be appropriate to the interests and concerns of those who administer writing programs. The editor welcomes empirical research (quantitative as well as qualitative), historical research, and more theoretically, essayistically, or reflectively developed pieces.
The length of submissions should be approximately 2000 to 5000 words, although the journal occasionally will publish shorter or longer pieces when the subject matter warrants. Articles should be suitably documented using the current MLA Style Manual. Please submit three copies of manuscripts, with the author identified only on a separate cover letter. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like a copy returned. Submissions are anonymously reviewed by the Editorial Board, and the editor aspires to a response time of approximately ten weeks.
WPA publishes reviews of books related to writing programs and their administration. Publishers are invited to send appropriate professional books to the Editor, who assigns reviews. WPA also publishes an annual review of textbooks; publishers should contact the Managing Editor.
Authors whose works are accepted for publication will be asked to submit final versions in both print and electronic form.
Article deadlines: Fall/Winter issue, April 1; Spring issue, September 1.
Relevant announcements and calls for papers are also acceptable. Announcement deadlines: Fall/Winter issue, September 1; Spring issue, January 1.
Address articles and editorial correspondence to Dennis Lynch, Co-Editor, Michigan Technological University.
Address subscription and membership inquiries to Jennie Dautermann, Secretary, WPA, Department of English, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Dauterjp@muohio.edu. 513-529-1393
Address advertising inquiries to Marguerite Helmers, Co-Editor, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Address inquiries about the WPA consultation/evaluation service to Deborah Holdstein, Governor's State University, or Edward White, California State University-San Bernardino.
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