Submit a Manuscript for Editorial Review

Please prepare manuscripts for submission to MLT in accord with the format recommended in the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association using Garamond 12-point font. Submissions may be of any length, though contributions of fewer than 1,500 words and more than 25 pages are discouraged.

Submit manuscripts by attaching word processor files to email letters addressed to Dr. Michelle J. McCollin (mltonline2010@gmail.com). Please include "MLT Submission" in the subject line. Word 97-2003 is the preferred word processor format, but Rich Text Format is acceptable. Please do not submit manuscripts through postal mail.

Submissions will be acknowledged and authors will normally be informed of the publication decision within twelve to sixteen weeks.

Types of Articles Published 

Reports of Research -must have potential for setting future directions in multicultural learning and teaching and clear practical implications.

Literature Reviews, Research Syntheses, Perspectives, and Position Papers-must deal with problems common to multicultural learning and teaching.

Topical Issues-from time to time, invited manuscripts will be published in special issues addressing topics with clear and explicit implications for improving multicultural learning and teaching.

Editorial Progress and Acceptance Rate

All manuscripts are given editorial staff review upon receipt to determine appropriateness relative to the scope and style of the journal. Works determined not to be appropriate for further consideration are returned; and, works determined to be appropriate for publication consideration are submitted for blind reviews by professional scholars judged competent to provide one of the following recommendations: Accept; conditional accept, contingent upon major revisions; reject and resubmit; or reject. Executive Editors consider all recommendations and forward a decision to Managing Editors who inform authors of next steps in the publication process. Approximately 20% of the manuscripts submitted to MLT are accepted for publication.