1. Format of publication

The final version of your paper may be published twice. The hard copy version will be published in Schriftenreihe des Universitätsverlags Trauner (Linz) and the electronic publication in the Future College Electronic Publication Series – see http://www.pa-linz.ac.at/institut/huwi/ive/default.htm

2. The Files

2.1. File_Format

Send the manuscripts in RTF- or in WORD/DOC-format via e-mail.

2.2. Filename

The file should be named according to the following pattern:

Author'sLastName_WordFromTheTitle_MATHED.FileFormat

For instance: Lucova_Mathematics_MATHED.doc

2.3. Compression

If you are accustomed to the use of file compression utilities, we prefer to receive the files as a ZIP-archive (PC) or SIT-archive (Mac) if sent via e-mail.

3. Formatting the text of manuscripts

3.1. Volume

Submitted manuscripts for the hard copy should generally be between 2500 and 4500 words in length. Each manuscript should also contain an abstract of 200 words, maximum. Longer versions may be accepted for the electronic publication.

3.2. Styles

The format of body text is based on Times New Roman 12 point. Heading and sub-headings should be formatted using the pre-set styles from the EUDORA publication template (Heading1, Heading2, Heading3), not by manually increasing the font size and/or assigning the 'Bold' format. At the beginning of the document, write the title of your paper (Style: Heading1), author's name and university (Style: Authors). The same goes for the titles of tables and figures – use the appropriate pre-set styles (table, figure) from EUDORA publication template. The easiest way to format your paper in correct way would be copying it (using Edit > Paste special > Unformatted text) into the template document and then assign the appropriate style to each heading, table and figure title.

3.3. References

References should be in a consistent format – see the EUDORA publication template.

3.4. Graphics

If any images are to be included, they should be sent also as separate files, preferably as TIFF (bitmap) or EPS (object oriented). The images must also be placed in the document. Try to avoid bitmap graphics if you make your own illustrations. Use object oriented (vector) graphics instead. If you use the graphics tool within your word processor, make sure to group all drawn objects. Also make sure that the illustrations come out good on paper. We also always need a paper copy of the original image sent to us.

3.5. Tables

To make tables, use the table function in your word processor. Do not use the Tab key.

4. Contact information

Send manuscripts by e-mail and by snail mail to:

Professor Brian Hudson

Division of Education and Humanities

Sheffield Hallam University

36 Collegiate Crescent

Sheffield S10 2BP UK

Tel +44 (0)114 225 2346 or 2306

Fax +44 (0)114 225 2324

B.G.Hudson@shu.ac.uk

6. Submission and feedback dates

11 June 2005 Submission of draft papers

01 September 2005 Submission of full papers

01 November 2005 Feedback to be received from reviewers

01 December 2005 Submission of final revised versions

01 January 2005 Submission date for any further revisions if necessary

7. Content guidelines

Contributions need to contain: abstract, key words, text, references, notes on author(s), correspondence details.

7.1. Abstract: (200 words maximum in English and national language):

• Explicitly address the problem/issue to be tackled

• Identify discourse community in which it is located

• Indicate the main lines of argument and possible conclusions/solutions

• Provide an overview of the structure of the article

7.2. Key words:

Choose 6 to 8 words that best describe the paper as key words are decisive in terms of how your contribution will be accessed via search engines.

7.3. Text:

• Overview/introduction to the issue/problem addressed

• Explicit definition of the problem (research questions)

• Methodological framework

• Results/outcomes

• Interpretations, discussion

• Conclusions

7.4. References:

See the EUDORA publication template

7.5. Notes on author(-s):

Give a brief description about your position and research interests (max 100 words). A link to personal homepage, if you are willing to share it.

7.6. Correspondence details:

Name, title (MSc/PhD/...), institution, department, snail mail address, email address.