Bridges seeks contributions in both text and
other media which
• represent models of interdisciplinary inquiry
and/or curricular design
• stretch traditional boundaries of integrative thought
• address interdisciplinary pedagogical issues
• incorporate interdisciplinary theories and methodologies
• speak to a cross-disciplinary academic audience
• situate or critique disciplinary knowledge in relation to larger social
and institutional contexts
• promote an expanded sense of academic community
Contributions should be submitted to the editor (gilbert@coastal.edu)
in Word or PowerPoint via e-mail attachment or cover
letter and diskette (diskettes will not be returned)
or you can submit
online. In order to ensure anonymity during the refereeing
process, submissions should bear the title only as a
means of identification. Please include full title, name(s)
of author(s), affiliation(s) and contact information
in the e-mail message or letter accompanying the submission.
Submissions which do not conform to editorial guidelines
will not be considered.
For text contributions:
TYPE: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
STYLE: APA 5th edition
MARGINS/LINE SPACING/JUSTIFICATION: 1 inch left, right,
and top,1.25 inches bottom; single spacing, with a line
between paragraphs; full-justified.
HEADINGS: Primary headings should be centered and capitalized;
secondary headings should be flush left, in upper- and
lower-case letters.
PAGE NUMBERS: Do not include page numbers.
TITLE: Set title in bold and center at top of first
page.
ABSTRACT: An abstract is required at the beginning;
please limit to 150 words. The abstract should start
with the word “abstract” centered in capital
letters, 3 lines beneath the title. The abstract should
be italicized throughout.
TABLES/DIAGRAMS/FIGURES: Include any tables, diagrams,
and figures in the
body of the text.
FOOTNOTES: Do not use footnotes; references should be
incorporated in parentheses into the text with last name
and year of publication per APA guidelines [e.g. (Tomczyk,
1998)].
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Provide a bibliography at the end, in
alphabetical order. It should start with the word “references” centered
and in capital letters.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Include a brief biographical statement
immediately following the text and references; length:
100 words maximum..
Note regarding contributions in PowerPoint:
Please include the full text of the presentation per the above guidelines as
well as all
slides/annotations.
For non-text files:
Please consult with the editor prior to submission regarding
file size, format, and content. Artwork or photographs
should be submitted as a jpg or gif file attachment.
Copyright information:
Submissions to Bridges should not be under
consideration simultaneously by other conferences or
journals. Authors warrant and covenant to Coastal Carolina
University that their work neither infringes upon nor
violates any existing copyright and agree to indemnify
and hold Coastal Carolina University harmless against
any costs from claims, litigation, and/or judgments that
might arise from any breach or infringement. Contributions
published in Bridges become the copyright of
Coastal Carolina University.
Submissions and all journal correspondence should
be directed to:
Dr. Michael Gilbert, Editor, Bridges
E-mail gilbert@coastal.edu
Telephone: (843) 349-2430
Fax: (843) 349-2564
Online submissions:
http://ww2.coastal.edu/coi/submissions/
Intercampus mailing address:
Prince 105-C
Regular mailing address:
Department of Foreign Languages
Coastal Carolina University
PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-5054 |
