Supplemental Guidelines for Authors

The Journal of Human Resources Education (JHRE) is pleased to accept book reviews and manuscripts related to cases and experiential exercises that are consistent with the mission and objectives of the journal and incorporate the following guidelines.

Book Reviews

1. Reviews should include the name(s) of the author(s), title of the book, publisher (including contact information), and retail price of the book.
2. The review should indicate what the reviewer believes is the appropriate audience for the book. That is, who might benefit from reading the book? For what audience was the book intended?
3. What is the primary message of the book that is being reviewed?
4. What are the compelling reasons for someone to read this book?
5. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the book?
6. Reviews are encouraged to include relevant quotations from the text, which may support the reviewer’s reaction to and assessment of the book.
7. Does the reviewer recommend the book? Why or why not?
8. Book reviews should not exceed 1,500 words in length. Further, they should not have been published elsewhere, nor should they be under current consideration for publication elsewhere.

Cases and Experiential Exercises

1. The manuscript must include a significant introductory section that provides a literature review demonstrating the value or importance of the topic which the case or experiential exercise illustrates. For example, a manuscript presenting an exercise on job evaluation should begin with a discussion of the theoretical framework of job evaluation.
2. The case or experiential exercise should be presented in the manuscript in a way that permits others to easily reproduce the material for use in class.
3. The manuscript should include a fairly detailed section of teaching notes to assist the instructor in using the material effectively. This section may include instructor tips, a checklist, implementation guidelines, a discussion of potential issues and concerns, etc.
4. Finally, the manuscript should include information about how to “debrief” the case or exercise for maximum transfer of learning.