Writing for Publication: A Guide for Counseling Practice Articles

Abstract

Practice articles are critical to scholarship in the counseling field. This article provides readers with practical guidelines for the content and organization of practice articles, with the broad objective of developing a framework for presenting such contributions that may be consistently utilized within the counseling literature. A consistent format could be useful in making sure that manuscripts devoted to practice have a structure that is accessible to authors, reviewers, and readers.

Publishing in the Journal of College Counseling: Tips From the Editors (Part 2)

“…Combining theory, empirical research, and anecdotal evidence, these manuscripts help design the ways counselors serve their clients. It is not surprising, then, that Falco and McCarthy () noted that “practice articles are arguably as useful as research articles to a readership that includes practitioners and clinicians as well as academics” (p. 343). As the editorial staff continue to build and strengthen the reputation of JCC , manuscripts such as these will be essential.…”