Excellent Educator

To ensure the quality and consistency of submissions to the Excellent Educator, authors are requested to follow the guidelines below when preparing their summaries for publication. The goal is to provide concise, accessible, and informative summaries of select journal articles, making complex research understandable and applicable for educators and researchers. Please note that from Issue 2(19) the summary format is revised as follows.

1. Article Selection

• The selected journal article must be relevant to current educational practices and demonstrate strong potential for application in the field.

• Focus on research articles that have been peer-reviewed and published in reputable journals. The articles should provide valuable insights, methodologies, and findings related to education, teaching strategies, or related educational fields.

2. Summary & Format Guidelines

When submitting a manuscript, please also provide a one-page (A4) summary following this structure:

• • Title: short, engaging (no more than 5 words)

  • Storytelling-style Summary: ~ 150 words, written in a narrative voice that draws the reader in

  • Fact Table: a compact table presenting the key quantitative or qualitative findings

  • Chart: one simple visual (bar or line graph) based on data in the fact table

  • Reference: full APA-style reference of the paper

  • Suggested Citation: in the format
    
    Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Short Title. Excellent Educator, 2(19), 1.
    
    Layout: everything (summary + table + chart + reference + suggested citation) must fit neatly on one A4 page

3. Submission Guidelines

• File Format: Submissions should be provided in Word or compatible format.

• Length: The summary should be close to 150 words.

• Font and Spacing: Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12 pt.) with 1.5 line spacing.

• Originality: The content must be original, and proper credit should be given to the original research article. Avoid plagiarism and ensure that the summary is your own interpretation of the research findings.

4. Submission Deadline:

• Since Excellent Educator is published fortnightly, submissions must be made at least 30 days prior to the issue's release.

  • Example deadlines:

    • Issue 1: Submission by December 1st  for the January 1st release.

    • Issue 2: Submission by December 16th for the January 16th release.

    • Issue 3: Submission by January 1st for the February 1st  release, and so on.

5. Originality:

• Submissions must be original work, and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Proper attribution must be given to the original research article and its authors.

6. Review Process

Submissions will be reviewed by the editorial board for clarity, relevance, and adherence to the journal’s aims. Authors may be asked to revise their submissions based on feedback from the review process.

7. Review and Response:

• All submissions will be reviewed by the editorial team. Authors will be notified of the acceptance or any required revisions within 7-10 days after submission.

8. Copyright and Licensing:

• By submitting your work, you agree to grant Academy for Academic Excellence and Research non-exclusive publishing rights. Authors maintain the right to republish the summary elsewhere, provided proper attribution is given to Excellent Educator.

9. Contact Information: For any submission-related inquiries, reach out to the editorial team via email at eejournal@excellent-educator.org 

By adhering to these instructions, authors contribute to the high standards and educational impact of Excellent Educator, helping bridge the gap between research and classroom practice.

At Excellent Educator, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publication practices. All submitted work must be original, and authors are required to properly attribute any sources or ideas that are not their own. Plagiarism in any form, including verbatim copying, paraphrasing without proper citation, or submitting work previously published by the same author without acknowledgment, is strictly prohibited. Each submission will undergo a thorough review, including plagiarism checks, to ensure its originality. If plagiarism is detected, the submission will be rejected immediately, and the author may be barred from future submissions. We encourage all contributors to uphold ethical writing practices, respecting the intellectual property of others and contributing original ideas to the field of education.