Reviewer [Guide]

GUIDE TO REVIEWERS

ABSTRACT
The abstract should be as concise as possible. It is a succinct representation of argument(s) presented. It should not be more than 200 words and must give a gist of the topic, purpose, methodology, key findings and conclusion.

KEY WORDS
Five words or phrases central to the paper to be provided.

INTRODUCTION
It should expand on abstract, provide background and guide to the organization of the paper.

CONTENT
It should clearly demonstrate:

• an adequate overview of existing knowledge on the subject matter, what are the gaps, and establishing the foundation for new studies,

• demonstrate theoretical basis and clearly show relevant applicable analytic principles,

• adequate and reliable interpretation of the data,
findings from data and conclusions based on analysis and interpretation, and

• contribution is based on extensive, recent and methodologically sound empirical data.

CONCLUSION

Conclusions may take different forms, among which are:

Indicate work accomplished in the article;

Draw the themes together by presenting an overview/summary of the argument presented;

Draw attention to any reservations or weaknesses perceived in the treatment of the work; or

Bring out important points and their implications.

LANGUAGE (British)

Spelling, grammar, contextual usage, technical language highlighted and explained.

REFERENCES: Use American Psychological Association (APA) citation style

Note the following regarding use of APA references in text:
Author’s surname/authors’ surnames and date for paraphrased text

Author’s name/authors’ surnames, date and page number for direct quotes

Indent long quotations of 40 words or more (omit quotation marks and use a block format in which the quotation is indented about ½ inch or 5 spaces from the left margin.

Proper acknowledgement of conceptual borrowings and existing works is a must.

List of references
Reference list should be provided at the end of the paper with all cited sources in the text fully, correctly and alphabetically listed.

Pages numbers should be provided for journal articles and anthologies (collection of papers in a book).

Title of Manuscript:

REVIEWER’S DECISION

Clearly indicate your impression of the article in relation to the above criteria.

Also score the content of the article using the mark sheet below.

Refer authors to relevant sources, where necessary.

Mark Sheet

Rating: 1 = very weak 5 = strong Please mark with an X

Criteria	1	2	3	4	5
Material is well structured
Well-organised according to journal house style
Informed by theory
Takes into account related work in the field
Rigorous and logical; provides analysis and argument
Clear presentation and discussion of findings
Contributes to development/issues/knowledge
Written in an accessible manner