Information For Authors

Are you interested in publishing in the journal? We recommend reviewing the pages About the Journal and Author Guidelines, where you can find all the necessary information for manuscript submission, as well as the different phases of the editorial process.

Furthermore, we provide below some resources that we believe will be of interest to authors when submitting articles:

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING IN-TEXT CITATIONS

Normally, articles in Cuadernos de Investigación Educativa require in-text citations. These citations are used to present ideas, results, data, arguments and examples, to further explore or expand on the discussed topic, as well as to provide readers with the necessary information to locate the cited sources.

All statements made in the text must be supported by citations or by one's own work. Proper citation is important to distinguish between one's own opinions and results from those of others. It is also a way to acknowledge the contributions of others.

There are pre-established citation styles that are generally associated with different areas of knowledge. Cuadernos de Investigación Educativa follows the style developed by the latest American Psychological Association (APA) Manual edition.

In order to paraphrase an author or research, it is necessary to give credit to the source that originated it. For in-text citations, APA guidelines state that the author's last name and the year of publication of the work should be included. For example:
Every innovation requires time for the transformation or modification of teachers' conceptions, attitudes, methods, and interventions in order to improve teaching and learning processes (Carbonell, 2002).

In the case of including words, phrases, or ideas that are not one's own, they should be specified within quotation marks (unless they exceed 40 words). Therefore, the page number should be included when it is a direct quotation, in addition to the author's last name and year. For example:
The use of ICT represents an important aspect of invisible learning, as “technologies used in formal education seem to stimulate the development of non-visible learning” (Cobo, 2011, p. 1).

If the author's last name is part of the narrative, only the year of publication should be included in parentheses:
As Najmanovich (2005) argues, opening up thinking implies embracing changes as true transformations. Materials change, they have no limits on paper, and there is immense space for creativity.

In cases where the author's last name and date are part of the sentence, they should not be specified within parentheses, like this:
The work of Sparrow, conducted in 2011, is particularly helpful in relation to the effects of Google on memory.

When a work has two authors, both last names are always cited (whenever the reference occurs in the text):
Authors such as Marcelo and Vaillant (2009) propose that schools should create spaces where teachers not only teach but also have the opportunity to learn, whether from their students, colleagues, or professional development courses.

When dealing with a work with three or more authors, starting from the first citation, it is sufficient to detail the last name of the first author, followed by "et al." (which means "and others" in Latin). For example:
Furthermore, the effects of technology can occur when collaboration with the technique leaves a cognitive residue, endowing individuals with thinking skills and strategies that reorganize and enhance their performance (Salomon et al., 1992).

In the case of citing two or more works by different authors, the last names should be written in alphabetical order, with their respective publication years (separated by semicolons within the same parentheses):
The importance of this factor is highlighted in various studies conducted in Uruguay (ANEP, 2020; UNESCO, 2021; Vaillant, 2023).

For works by the same author that also have the same publication date, a letter should be assigned after the year: a, b, c, and so on:
Several studies (ANEP, 2020a, 2020b) established that the use of technology...

Some important data to consider:

- As a rule, APA recommends citing original sources. Only in exceptional cases should secondary sources be cited. For example, when an original work is no longer in print or when it is not available in the language.

- It is important for authors to be aware that presenting their own previously published work as new research can be considered self-plagiarism if not properly cited.

- When including quotations of fewer than 40 words, they are incorporated into the text, enclosed in quotation marks.

- If the quotation is 40 words or longer, it should be displayed in a separate block of text, without quotation marks and without italics. The quotation should begin on a new line, with a 1.25 centimeter hanging indent from the left margin. In this case, remember to add a period before the parentheses containing the author's information, publication year, and page number. For example: 
The analysis of the educational landscape in Latin America reveals different stages in the professional development, career, and evaluation of teachers. While it is possible to assume that improving teachers' professional conditions in some countries is feasible with political determination, the situation in others is more complex and requires greater attention. (Vaillant & Aguerrondo, 2015, p. 47)

GUIDELINES FOR THE ELABORATION OF REFERENCES

All sources cited in the text should appear in the "References" section. While APA allows the inclusion of works that have not been cited in the text, Cuadernos de Investigación Educativa specifies that only the sources mentioned in the manuscript should be included.

Each type of reference should include a series of necessary information to identify the work, such as author, title of the work, publication date, pagination and publisher, among others. To ensure correct formatting, all required information should be provided according to the reference type.

Below are examples of different types of cited materials:

Books with one author

Author, A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

Example:
Yin, R. (2017). Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods. SAGE.

Books with two or more authors

Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

Example:
Taylor, S. J., & Bogdan, R. (1998). Introduction to Qualitative Research. Wiley.

Notes:
- In case of specifying the edition number or volume of the publication, it should be done after the title of the work, in parentheses.
- In case of two publishers, separate them with a semicolon. Example: "SAGE; Wiley".

Online Book

Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. www.url.com

Example:
Mancebo, M. E., & Vaillant, D. (2022). Learning Recovery Programs: Assessing the Evidence and Potential for Latin America. Inter-American Dialogue; World Bank. bit.ly/3X3o337

Book Chapter

Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Chapter Title. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of the book (No. ed., Vol. XX, pp. from-to). Publisher.

Example:
Díaz Maggioli, G. (2023). A Framework to ENABLE Teacher Learning. In L. England, L. D. Kamhi-Stein & G. Kormpas (Eds.), English Language Teacher Education in Changing Times: Perspectives, Strategies, and New Ways of Teaching and Learning (pp. 81-96). Routledge.

Organization Report

Full Name of the Organization (Year). Title of the Report or Publication. www.url.com

Example:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (2017). Education for Sustainable Development Goals: Learning Objectives. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000247444

Online Journal Articles

Author, A., Author, B., & Author, C. (Year). Title of the Article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Number), Initial page number-Final page number. https://doi.org/10.10000/0123456

Example:
Zambon Ferronato, N. (2022). Conceptual Metaphors: an Insight into Teachers’ and Students’ EFL Learning Beliefs. Cuadernos de Investigación Educativa, 13(2), 103-119. https://doi.org/10.18861/cied.2022.13.2.3176

Notes:
- The title of the journal and the volume should be italicized.
- DOIs should be presented in the same format as URLs. If the article does not have a DOI but is indexed in multiple academic databases, it is not necessary to include the URL as it is understood that the work is widely available.

Conference Proceedings Article

Author, A., & Author, B. (Year). Title of the Article. In Title of the Publication (pp. Initial page number-Final page number). Publisher.

Example:
Questa-Torterolo, M., Meneses, J., & Rodríguez, D. (2019). Innovative practices among teachers in the context of Plan Ceibal. Multiple case study in Uruguay. In Proceedings of the XIX International Congress on Educational Research (pp. 195-203). AIDIPE.

Article Presented at a Conference

Author, A., & Author, B. (Year, Month Initial day-Final day of the conference). Title of the Contribution [Type of contribution]. Name of the Conference, City of the Conference, Country.

Example:
Zorrilla de San Martín, V. (2021, August 3-6). Nodal evaluation matrix: definitions and decisions for construction of learning assessment designs [Paper presentation]. Latin American Dialogues of Doctoral Students in Education, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Online Newspaper Note

Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title. Name of the Media Outlet. www.url.com

Example:
Cherry, P. (2023, June 9). Maths is everywhere, as those who struggle with numbers well know. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/jun/09/maths-is-everywhere-as-those-who-struggle-with-numbers-well-know

Thesis

Author, A. (Year). Title of the Thesis [Type of thesis, Name of the degree, Granting institution]. Repository where the thesis is located. www.url.com

Example:
Romero García, M. M. (2017). Between the inclusive mandate and reality: incidence of teachers' social representations in the construction of inclusive cultures [Doctoral dissertation, Universidad ORT Uruguay]. Library System of Universidad ORT Uruguay. https://sisbibliotecas.ort.edu.uy/file/6048

Videos

Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the video [Video]. Name of the video streaming platform. www.url.com

Example:
Cobo, C. (2023, May 15). Blended Learning lessons for the EdTech Policy Academy [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/20ZI5uzzHAY

Websites

Author, A. (Year). Title of the webpage. Name of the website. www.url.com

Example:
Killorn-Moravec, K. (2007). An argument for testing: Does opting out matter? Education Futures. https://www.educationfutures.com/blog/post/argument-testing-does-opting-out-matter

Entry in an online dictionary

Full Name of the Organization (Year). Word from the cited dictionary. In Name of the dictionary. www.url.com

Example:
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Education. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/education

Laws and decrees

Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Law or Decree no. XX: Title. www.url.com

Examples:
Uruguay (2019, January 16). Law no. 18437: General Education Law. https://www.impo.com.uy/18437-2008
Uruguay (2017, March 27). Decree no. 72/017: Protocol of action for the inclusion of people with disabilities in educational centers. http://www.impo.com.uy/72-2017

Some important details to consider:

- The first line of each entry in the reference list should have a hanging indent of 1.25 centimeters.

- The reference list should be arranged in alphabetical order by the author's last name and initials. In the case of two references with the same author's last name and initials, the work's date and title should be considered.

- The last names and initials of up to 20 authors should be listed in the reference entry. If there are 21 or more authors, the first 19 should be listed, followed by an ellipsis (...), and then the last author's last name and initials.

- If the work date is unavailable, it should be indicated as "n.d." (in parentheses, where the date would go).