Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines
Iloilo Chapter
c/o Dr. Alona M. Belarga
West Visayas State University
La Paz, Iloilo City
1. The MTAP-IC Research Journal
welcomes articles detailing qualitative and/or quantitative research on
mathematics education, expositions on applications of mathematics education to
various fields of endeavor, review of educational resources (print,
multi-media, and so on), and reflections on teaching and learning mathematics.
2. Manuscripts presented to MTAP – IC
Research Journal should be double-spaced all throughout, left-justified, with 1
inch margin on every side, and printed using Arial 11 points on “8 1/2x11” bond
paper. The MTAP – IC Research Journal generally adheres to the specifications
of the fifth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (2001).
3.
Every
research article must have all the following four major parts: (1) Title Page,
(2) Abstract, (3) Body of the Report, and (4) References. Each part begins on a
new page. Total number of pages must not exceed to 15 pages.
4.
The
one-page Title Page contains the following:
The title of the articles in ≤ 12 words, mentioning the major
variables or concepts of the research, centered on the line;
The author(s) and affiliation(s),
centered on the line.
5. The one-page Abstract, to contain ≤120 words in a single unindented
paragraph, must mention the research problem, sample, method, findings, and
conclusion (or even implication).
Three to ten key words that reflect
the content of the manuscript should be provided.
6.
The
Body of the Report, which starts as page 3, should have all the following four
sections: (1) Introduction, (2) Method, (3) Results, and (4) Discussion. The
entire text of the Body of the Report is written out continuously from the
beginning to end, double-spaced, with only the respective section titles,
centered on the line and serving as center heads, marking and transitions.
The Introduction section states the researcher’s objective/s, scope,
significance,
and hypothesis. It also summarizes the literature and related studies. There is
no need to place the word Introduction.
The
Method section is brief but as detailed as to allow for independent
replication of the entire research. It has three subsections which also serve
as side-heads: (1) Participants or Source of Data, (2) Materials or
Instruments, (3) Procedure for Data Collection and Analysis. These three
subsections should be indicated for each variable in the study, and, further,
for each phase of a multiple – phase research.
The
Results section discloses the general and specific outcomes of the data
collection and analysis. It is evidenced by adequately labeled statistical and
other tests. Results may be presented based on the organization or the research
variables, or on the logic imposed by the research framework. A conclusion
straightforwardly answers the research problem.
The
Discussion section presents an evaluation and interpretation (or
alternative interpretation) of the research outcomes, including those for
extreme and unexpected findings. It explicates the statistical interactions and
main effects, and acknowledges their (internal and external) validity
limitations. Where appropriate, it revisits the literature and related studies
in light of the new findings. Finally, it articulates vital implications and
recommendations that ensure from the findings.
7.
The
References, following the APA format. Lists all the materials actually cited in
the article.
8.
A
manuscript may also include: Author(s) note(s), Footnote(s), Table(s),
Figure(s), and Appendix(s). Their format must adhere to the APA specifications.
Each table (which may not have vertical rules) or figure (which may be an
illustration, a diagram, a photograph, or a positive of a film or x-ray) must
be on a separate sheet and properly captioned. A set of data may be presented
only either as table or figure, not both. A table or figure must be
comprehensible independently of, and must complement and not duplicate, the
text.
9. Each submission must consist of a
soft copy (please send through electronic email: wilhelm_0715@yahoo.com) and four print copies of the article
addressed to the Editorial Board c/o Dr. Wilhelm P. Cerbo, West Visayas State
University, La Paz, Iloilo City for editing and review of the referees.
10.
When
a material is accepted for publication, it is agreed that the copyright belongs
to the publisher.
11.
All
manuscripts must be received by the Editorial Board not later than November 29,
2012.
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