Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewers for The Adelphi Advocate are asked to evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

• Addresses a subject matter that is of importance to the field of social work

• Is original in thought and/or research

• Makes an important contribution to the knowledge base of social workers

• Is relevant to the mission of the Journal of The Advocate Social Work

• Remains clear in its focus

• Is written at a sufficiently high level for publication

• Accomplishes the goals and/or intentions the author sets

• Uses Relevant and/or contemporary literature

• Is reasonable in length

• Has clearly interpretable tables and figures

• Provides an adequate rationale for the study

• Presents a clear conceptual model or framework to support the research study

• Adequately reviews the current literature

• Presents clear and concise research questions or aims

• Clearly documents in sufficient detail the methodological procedures used