The Journal of Cognition and Development publishes the very best articles on all aspects of cognitive development. In addition to empirical reports, it features theoretical essays (occasionally accompanied by peer commentaries), and Essay Reviews of new and significant books. Criteria for acceptance of submitted manuscripts include: the relevance of the work to issues of broad interest, the substance of the argument (including methodological rigor and support for conclusions drawn), the quality of expression, and the ingenuity of ideas or approach.

Four copies of the manuscript should be sent to:

Patricia J. Bauer
Editor, Journal of Cognition and Development
Senior Associate Dean for Research in Emory College
Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
USA
jcogdev@emory.edu

Manuscripts must conform to the conventions specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th edition, with the exceptions and considerations listed below.

1. Figures and Tables: A note should be inserted in the text to indicate the approximate placement of each figure and table.

2. Title Page: Acknowledgments and a complete mailing address (including a fax number and an E-mail address) should appear on the title page of the ms. Authors will receive reviews and most editorial correspondence by E-mail.

3. Electronic Copy: Once a manuscript has been accepted, authors will be required to submit an electronic copy of the manuscript on diskette. The diskette should be IBM compatible; the text should be saved in WordPerfect or MS Word; any tables and/or figures should be saved in a separate file.

Manuscripts that are currently under consideration by another journal, or that have been published previously, in whole or in part, may not be submitted. For further information, please direct enquiries to the Editorial Assistant, via E-mail: jcogdev at emory.edu