How to Review for the Journal of Special Education Preparation

Abstract

The Journal of Special Education Preparation (JOSEP) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that is dedicated to the dissemination of research-informed practices for special education faculty in higher education settings. The peer review process for JOSEP involves a critical examination of submitted manuscripts for quality, organization and conciseness of ideas, novelty of ideas for practitioners, and adherence to APA guidelines. This article describes the review process for JOSEP and offers suggestions on how to write a high-quality review report. Reviewers for JOSEP follow a standard set of procedures when reviewing and providing feedback for submitted manuscripts. The ultimate goal of the review process is to ensure that manuscripts are of high quality and address important topics in special education teacher preparation.