If you are a reader of EENET’s Enabling Education Review (EER) and/or a future contributor, here’s some important news about the relaunch of this globally popular publication.
The evolution of EER
EENET has published Enabling Education Review (initially called just Enabling Education) since 1997.
It has evolved into a huge collection of short, easy-to-read articles on a wide range of inclusive education practice and policy topics.
People use EER in different ways, including:
- to find an accessible starting point when investigating a new topic;
- to get inspiration or motivation from others dealing with similar problems;
- as a source of examples to use during training events;
- to find like-minded people with whom to discuss ideas.
But, things have changed a lot since 1997!
EENET was always committed to publishing and distributing printed copies of EER, because so many of our readers did not have reliable, affordable internet access for online reading.
However, while we know internet access remains far from universal, sadly we cannot afford to continue with a printed publication. Printing and postage costs have soared and international postage is now often very unreliable.
EER’s next chapter
This shift in what’s possible gives us an exciting opportunity to rethink and relaunch EER.
EER will now look like this:
- It will be a completely electronic resource.
- Articles will be edited and published throughout the year rather than in one publication at the end of the year.
- Articles can be on any inclusive education related topic. We will occasionally prepare thematic round-ups and editorials.
- Articles will be published on our website and distributed via email.
- Authors will receive the same editorial support we’ve always provided.
- The average word count for articles will remain 1000–1500 words, but longer articles are now possible.
- Articles can include multiple photos, illustrations and/or diagrams as there are no space restrictions.
- If the article refers to other documents, reports, training materials, etc, we can link to them or add them to EENET’s online library.
It’s time to submit your article!
We are ready to start accepting articles to review for the new-look EER. Read the guidance below before submitting an article.
Please also read our general ‘General advice and guidance for authors’ which includes information about EENET’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI).
Step 1: Choose a topic
We are accepting articles on any topics related to inclusive education.
Not sure what topic to choose? You could browse the EER article search to see a list of the many topics already covered by EER authors. You could write about one of these or you might have an inclusive education topic that hasn’t been written about yet.
Step 2: Decide what to focus on
Usually, we prefer articles that share practical experiences and/or policy matters at school/community or organisational level, district level, national, regional or even international level. We don’t publish articles that are entirely case studies of individual people unless it’s a very powerful story.
Your main focus should be on your own and/or your school’s, community’s or organisation’s experiences, observations and ideas.
We want to publish articles about what you and your colleagues/community have done, seen, developed or experimented with. We don’t publish generic literature reviews or topic summaries.
Step 3: Write a short and snappy article
EER articles are popular because they are short. Aim for 1000-1500 words, but if you write more, don’t worry. We can help you to edit it, where necessary. The new electronic format for EER also means we don’t have a fixed word count any more.
Step 4: Add photos, illustrations and/or diagrams
You can add as many photos, illustrations and diagrams as you want, but please ensure they are:
- relevant to the article;
- visually and conceptually clear;
- clearly labelled/explained;
- shared with full permission (i.e. ensure people in the photo have given their consent and ensure you have the necessary permission to reproduce an illustration or diagram if you didn’t create it yourself).
We prefer not to include AI-generated images, but will review them on a case-by-case basis.
Check ‘General advice and guidance for authors’ for more instructions relating to photos, illustrations and AI.
Step 5: Send your article to EENET for review and editing
When you are ready, send us your article. Don’t worry if it’s too long, too short, or there are bits you are not happy with. We can work with you to edit and polish the article.
Formatting
Here are some documenting formatting tips to make the reviewing processes easier for us:
- Send your article as a Word file.
- The text should be in Arial font, size 12pt (minimum), with the text aligned on the left (i.e. with a ragged right margin).
- Headings and sub-headings should be in bold.
- Avoid using block capitals.
Alternative formats
Articles may also be posted to us on paper – typed or handwritten – if you do not have regular or reliable access to a computer. You can also send us your article as an audio recording and we will transcribe it before reviewing and editing it.
Languages
Ideally articles should be submitted in English, but if you prefer to write in your home language that’s fine. However, it will take us longer to review and edit an article that is not submitted in English. Please note, we do our best to accommodate submissions in any language, but we cannot always guarantee being able to arrange the translation.
Your details
- Write your full name and email address at the bottom of your article. If you work for an organisation that has a website, add this too. You might also want to add your mobile phone number/WhatsApp number and your postal address so we have back-up means of communication, in case emails bounce.
- If possible, write a short paragraph of bibliographic information – who you work for and what your position is (if relevant), what your background is, etc.
Step 6: Approval and publication
When you and EENET’s editorial team are happy with the editing, the article will be signed off and prepared for publishing. It will be published on our website and distributed to our mailing list via email.
We will also promote each article in our news pages and emails. We may feature articles in an occasional editorial or round-up of EER articles when there are several on the same theme.
We may promote the article on our social media pages. You are welcome to share and promote the article through any of your preferred channels.
Questions
If you have any queries about preparing an article for publication in the new-look Enabling Education Review, please contact: ingridlewis@eenet.org.uk.