Humanising Language Teaching Magazine

Contributor's guidelines

1. The format of articles submitted for publication

General

Word Document	open so that editorial changes can be introduced, NOT for viewing only/
Font	Times New Roman
Spacing	single spaced

 

The Article

Title	bold font 14 , e.g. This is the Title of my Article
Author/s	bold font 12, e.g. This is my name, country
Bio data	of author/s - 3-5 lines written in the third person + possibly e-mail address if the author/s agree - plain font 12, e.g.

 

XYZ is a teacher at............. S/he is interested in. Has written / has co-written. Current professional interests are. Enjoys working with.............. E-mail: ................

If you wish you can add a photo.

Menu	bold font 12
Menu contents	plain font 12 underlined e.g.

 

Menu

Introduction
Background
Examples
Conclusions
References

 

section headings	bold font 12 e.g. Introduction, Research findings
main body of article	plain font 12
paragraphing	do not indent, leave a free line between paragraphs

 

References                 plain font 12 e.g.

name, initials, (year) Title /underlined/, publisher, if applicable pages pp

for guidance and example
see e.g.: www.hltmag.co.uk/oct15/mart02.htm

Length

a long article is usually 5-10 pages
a short article is usually 1-4 pages
letters, lesson plans pretty relaxed format/length as long as you stick to the general outlines

Note:

• there is no strict word limit as this is an website magazine and space/columns are not a problem
• do not use footnotes
• if in doubt look up sample articles on the website or contact the Editor

 

2. Other useful information

• We can publish images - please submit in jpg format - sent as a separate file/s.
• Your article can be linked to a website of your choice or recommendation.
• We can put in a banner of your school, publication/s, website link in the issue in which you publish an article. More frequent appearances of the banner to be negotiated with the Editor.
• It is best if you provide the banner in the form you want it to appear on the website.
• We cannot guarantee that if you submit an article it will be published in HLT.
• It is up to the Editor to decide in which issue your article will be included, depending on the general theme of the whole issue.
• The Editor has the right to introduce some editorial changes.
• Generally HLT does not publish any advertising.
• Permission to reprint articles published in HLT can be negotiated with the Editor.

 

Hania Kryszewska
HLT Editor
E-mail: hania.kryszewska@pilgrims.co.uk