FAQs about NSSLHA Publications
NSSLHA has two exclusive publications: a national bi-annual newsletter, NSSLHA Now! and a peer-reviewed journal, Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders (CICSD).
NSSLHA Now!
CICSD
How often is the NSSLHA newsletter published?
NSSLHA Now!, the association's newsletter, is distributed two times a year (spring and fall).
Who receives the NSSLHA newsletter?
NSSLHA Now! is available to students who have national membership in NSSLHA. Complimentary copies are available on a limited basis to students who do not have national membership but are interested in the study of human communication and its related disorders.
What information is contained in the NSSLHA newsletter?
Every issue of NSSLHA Now! contains relevant topics of interest to students pursuing the communication sciences:
- The spring issue of NSSLHA Now! showcases the profession of audiology, and contains articles and features devoted to exploring new career opportunities in the field and/or preparation for ASHA membership and certification.
- The fall issue is devoted to NSSLHA-sponsored events at the ASHA Convention, highlights the recipients of the NSSLHA Honors Program, and contains interviews with the student leaders elected to represent student issues at a national level.
What are the publication requirements and submission deadlines for the NSSLHA newsletter?
Read the submission guidelines for NSSLHA Now!.
Can anyone subscribe to the NSSLHA newsletter?
NSSLHA does offer students interested in communication science a one-time, one-year complimentary subscription to NSSLHA Now!. Keep in mind that this subscription is not a trial membership. Trial or free membership is not available.
Where can I view back issues of the NSSLHA newsletter?
Back issues of the NSSLHA newsletter, NSSLHA Now!, are available for viewing on our website.
How often is Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders (CICSD) published?
CICSD, the association's journal, is published twice a year—spring and fall.
Who receives CICSD?
CICSD has been open-access since January 2010. The journal is no longer print; CICSD is available online only.
What are the submission requirements for CICSD?
Submissions to CICSD are accepted from students as well as professionals. All manuscripts should be accompanied by a cover letter requesting that the manuscript be considered for publication, stating that the manuscript has not been published previously, and is not currently submitted elsewhere.
Contributions to CICSD are expected to follow the style specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition) and should not exceed 10 printed pages (or 40 manuscript pages).
A completely double-spaced electronic version of the manuscript should be attached to the author's cover letter and e-mailed to jstierwalt@fsu.edu. Manuscript and editorial correspondence should be sent to the editor at the following address: Julie A. G. Stierwalt, PhD, CCC-SLP, Editor, CICSD, Department of Communicative Disorders, Florida State University, P.O. Box 3061200, Tallahassee, Florida 32606
The detailed requirements for submission to CICSD are available on the NSSLHA website and in the "Information for Authors" section of any CICSD journal.
What is the submission deadline date for CICSD?
CICSD does not impose a deadline date on submissions. Contributions to CICSD are accepted on a rolling basis.
Can anyone purchase a subscription to CICSD?
Annual subscription service is available to students, professionals, or interested individuals through ASHA Product Sales at 888-498-6699.
How long does it take a manuscript to be published in CICSD?
The process for publishing manuscripts in CICSD can take anywhere from 3–12 months.
All manuscripts are peer reviewed typically by two editorial consultants with relevant expertise and the editor. Manuscripts not considered acceptable for publication may be returned to the author for revision before final publication.
Once a paper has been accepted and forwarded to the ASHA National Office, the publications staff may edit further for style, clarity, and consistency.
After the paper is typeset, authors are sent page proofs for final proofreading. Only after this process is the manuscript packaged and sent to the printer for publishing.
Can students make submissions to CICSD?
Absolutely! In fact, submissions from students are highly encouraged. Students wishing to publish in CICSD are eligible for assistance through the CICSD Mentor Program and student manuscripts published in CICSD are awarded a $150 honorarium.
Does a student receive compensation for publishing in CICSD?
NSSLHA awards a $150 honorarium for student manuscripts accepted for publication in CICSD.
What is the CICSD Mentoring Program?
The CICSD Mentoring Program is a voluntary program that matches authors who have never been published in a journal with established researchers in our disciplines.
Students interested in participating in the CICSD Mentoring Program must send the manuscript accompanied by a cover letter requesting that the manuscript be considered for publication, stating that the manuscript has not been published previously, and is not currently submitted elsewhere.
Also include in the cover letter contact information for the author (including mailing address, e-mail address, fax and phone number) and a description of the area of interest the article is covering (e.g., fluency, voice, articulation, language, professional issues, multi-cultural issues, hearing, etc.). In addition, include the present status of the manuscript (e.g., it is in the idea stage, the introduction and methods section is written but nothing else, etc.).
Inquiries about the CICSD Mentoring Program should be sent to the editor electronically at jstierwalt@fsu.edu or mailed to the following address: Julie A. G. Stierwalt, PhD, CCC-SLP, Editor, CICSD, Department of Communicative Disorders, Florida State University, P.O. Box 3061200, Tallahassee, Florida 32606.
The role of the mentor is purely advisory. That is, the mentor should not be expected to write sentences or paragraphs for you. The mentor serves as a resource to answer your question(s) about issues that you perceive to be problematic or issues about which you are uncertain. The mentor may provide you with strategies on how to approach these issues, or may read what you have written and provide feedback. They should not be expected to initiate writing or be involved in the actual writing of the manuscript. You cannot list the mentor as a co-author. However, you may list the mentor in the acknowledgements section of your manuscript.
Reviewers are blind as to whether or not your manuscript has been assisted by a mentor. Your voluntary participation in this program does not increase or decrease the chances of your manuscript being accepted for publication.
How are mentors selected for the CICSD Mentoring Program?
CICSD uses published authors to mentor to students. Individuals interested in participating in the CICSD Mentoring Program should send a resume and cover letter with a description of the area of interest (e.g., fluency, voice, articulation, language, professional issues, multicultural issues, hearing, etc.) most knowledgeable to Julie A. G. Stierwalt, PhD, CCC-SLP, Editor, CICSD, Department of Communicative Disorders, Florida State University, P.O. Box 3061200, Tallahassee, Florida 32606 or e-mail her at jstierwalt@fsu.edu.
How can I get reprints of articles in the NSSLHA newsletter or CICSD?
Authors may request formal reprints of CICSD by contacting NSSLHA (nsslha@asha.org). Instructors interested in using a journal article as part of a course pack must request permission through the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. Copies of individual journal articles or journal articles to be used for commercial purposes must request permission from NSSLHA (nsslha@asha.org).
Individual articles from NSSLHA Now!, NSSLHA's newsletter, can be requested by contacting NSSLHA (nsslha@asha.org).
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