Templates for Authors
The Journal of Scholarly Engagement (JSE) welcomes a variety of scholarly submissions that align with Boyer’s domains of discovery, teaching and learning, application, and integration. To assist authors in preparing their manuscripts, we provide structured Templates for Authors that outline expectations and formatting for different types of submissions.
Below, you will find links to specific templates that offer detailed instructions on how to structure and develop your manuscript:
Reflection Template: This template is intended for authors submitting reflective manuscripts that align with the scope of the Journal of Scholarly Engagement (JSE). Reflective manuscripts should move beyond description to engage in critical reflection that examines experience, explores meaning, and connects practice to scholarly knowledge.
Community Engagement Template: This template is for authors submitting manuscripts focused on community engagement projects that align with the scope of the Journal of Scholarly Engagement (JSE). These manuscripts should clearly demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in collaboration with community partners to address real-world needs, foster mutual learning, and create measurable impact.
Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving Template: This template is intended for authors submitting interdisciplinary problem-solving manuscripts that align with the scope of the Journal of Scholarly Engagement (JSE). These manuscripts should identify a complex, real-world problem, draw on multiple disciplines to understand it, and offer an informed, actionable solution. Strong submissions will demonstrate critical analysis, synthesis of diverse perspectives, and practical recommendations with potential for meaningful impact.
Empirical Studies Template: This template is intended for authors submitting empirical studies that align with the scope of the Journal of Scholarly Engagement (JSE). Submissions should be grounded in practice, demonstrate interdisciplinary insight when applicable, and include a reflective critique that connects scholarly findings to broader educational or community impact.
How do you choose a template? See the decision tree below:
