The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 50 no 1 April 2011
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Call for papers<br />
aJLi·stralian ceramics<br />
Call for Papers<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Ceramics</strong> OAC) is excited to an<strong>no</strong>unce a new peer review<br />
section to be incorporated into each issue. Our aim is to publish one article in each<br />
issue.<br />
What is 'peer review'?<br />
A paper written for peer review is <strong>of</strong> a more academic standing than a general article; it is <strong>no</strong>t a<br />
platform for presenting a personal and subjective opinion. While <strong>no</strong>t having to present an argument, it<br />
does have to draw upon existing k<strong>no</strong>wledge in the field to support the author's conclusions and should<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer new information andlor interpretations or alternative insights. This analysis must be substantiated<br />
by comprehensive research - supported by citations - that locates the thesis in context and also allows<br />
the reader to follow up references relevant to their own practice, thus contributing to the ongoing<br />
development <strong>of</strong> k<strong>no</strong>wledge. Sometimes this review process is called 'refereeing'.<br />
<strong>The</strong> JAC is calling for articles focusing on any facet <strong>of</strong> ceramic discourse : contemporary artists and<br />
their works; historical perspectives on artists, art movements or time periods; glaze research; research<br />
papers; technical in<strong>no</strong>vations; and firing research. A wide breadth <strong>of</strong> subject matter is encouraged<br />
and should be <strong>of</strong> interest to ceramicists, potters and sculptors, galleries and collectors, educational<br />
institutions and their students.<br />
<strong>The</strong> themes and deadlines for the remainder <strong>of</strong> <strong>2011</strong> are:<br />
Issue <strong>50</strong>/2, publication 17 July <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Ceramics</strong> and Narrative: Deadline for copy - 3 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Issue <strong>50</strong>/3, publication 20 November <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Ceramics</strong> and Utility: Deadline for copy - 13 July <strong>2011</strong><br />
Papers must conform to the editorial and photographic requirements available on<br />
www.australianceramics.com.Click on the 'Form Downloads' link.<br />
Papers will be blind reviewed by three qualified individuals within the ceramics field. Peer review<br />
methods will be employed to maintain standards, improve performance, and provide credibility.<br />
We look forward to receiving your submissions.<br />
Vicki Grima, Editor, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Ceramics</strong><br />
Dawn Whitehand, Peer Review Co-ordinator<br />
110 THE JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIAN CERAMICS APRil <strong>2011</strong>
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