Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in Microsoft Word, and PDF document file format.
- Where available, DOI or URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is 1.15-spaced; uses a 12-point Yu Gothic font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- In-text citations and references in the manuscript must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition (2020)
- A bio-data of 50 words, an email address, and an affiliation must accompany each submission.
Research articles
Research articles must be based on recent empirical research contributing to bridging theory and
practice in the ELT profession. PASAA publishes both qualitative and quantitative research
findings. Eligible manuscripts should not exceed 8,500 words, including references and
appendices. An abstract of no longer than 200 words is also required for each manuscript.
Academic articles
Academic articles present a comprehensive review of current ELT scholarship and interest.
Manuscripts based on interpreted references to others’ works should provide a critical discussion
of implications or applications for theory and practice. Manuscripts with references should not be
longer than 4,500 words with an abstract of about 200 words.
Short discussion articles
Short discussion papers provide an opportunity for ELT professionals to share their hands-on
experience in teaching or conducting research. Manuscripts may focus on classroom teaching
activities, online teaching and learning, materials design and development, extra-curricular
activities, action research, or research tips. Manuscripts should be in the range of 1,500-3,500
words. No abstract is required.
Book reviews
Book reviews must be based upon recent books in the fields of English language teaching and
learning. Manuscripts should not exceed 1,200 words.
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