Revision of the American Name Society Website
ANS President, Iman Laversuch, Executive Council Member-at-Large, Lisa Radding, Ethnic Technologies (South Hackensack, NJ), and web designer, Jennifer Moss, have been working very diligently since the beginning of the year to completely revise and update the American Name Society wesite. The new website is now available at the following link: <http://www.americannamesociety.org/>. ANS members and the public at large will find this site to be informative and attractive. On the home page, you will see the brand new ANS logo designed by Davia Rabinoff-Goldman and Lisa Radding (Ethnic Technologies and ANS Executive Council Member at Large, 2013-2015). Immediately below the ANS logo, there are six drop down boxes: (1) About the ANS, (2) Become a Member, (3) Conferences, (4) The Journal, (5) News, and (6) Contact Us. Please visit it.
FAQs for Contributors to Names: A Journal of Onomastics
The following frequently asked questions (prepared by Iman Nick) is now available on the American Name Society’s new website (<http://www.americannamesociety.org/the-journal/>).
| 1. | What makes a good paper for Names: A Journal of Onomastics? Names, as the title implies, is a journal which is dedicated to the investigation of onomastic data. For that reason, papers accepted for publication must not only have a strong onomastic focus, but also make a substantive, innovative contribution to the field. In addition, all papers are expected to fulfill the following textual expectations: contain a thesis/hypothesis and study design that are novel and strong; offer methods that are validated and properly described; present data in a clear and concise fashion; use figures that can stand alone without explanatory text; give a signposted discussion that is balanced and not selective; and provide a conclusion that is accurate and non-repetitive. | ||||
| 2. | What are some common errors in submitting an article to Names: A Journal of Onomastics? The two biggest mistakes which authors make are neglecting to consult the official Names style sheet to ensure that their work conforms to the stylistic and grammatical regulations of the Journal; and failing to properly proof-read their paper before submission. Both of these errors are sufficient grounds for an immediate rejection by the Editorial Board. | ||||
| 3. | Why was my submission to Names: A Journal of Onomastics rejected? One of the most common reasons for having a paper rejected is that the submission did not conform to the regulations presented in the official Names style sheet. Aside from that mistake, papers are rejected if the research does not sufficiently advance knowledge in the field of onomastics; the paper demonstrates a lack of expertise in onomastic research and theory; the research findings lack novelty and only confirm what is already well established; the study is methodologically flawed in either design or execution; the paper is badly written or poorly organized; the subject matter is inappropriate for a linguistics journal specialized in onomastic research. | ||||
| 4. | What do I do if my submission to Names: A Journal of Onomastics requires revision or is rejected? The Names Editorial Board devotes a great deal of time to give detailed feedback to authors regarding their submissions. If revisions are requested, please take the time to read and address all of the comments provided. Failure to make the recommended revisions will be considered grounds for rejection. If a paper is entirely rejected, it is recommended that another, more appropriate, publication venue be sought. | ||||
| 5. | What are some resources to consult before I submit my article to Names: A Journal of Onomastics? Proof-reading and editing The Names Publisher, Maney, has a special arrangement with the Charlesworth Group. A 10% discount is offered for Maney authors who wish to use this professional editing service. The link for this service is: <http://www.maneyonline.com/page/authors/languageediting> Paragraph writing <http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/paragrph.html> <https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/606/01/> Academic English <http://www.uefap.com/writing/writfram.htm> Scientific abstracts | ||||
| 6. | Whom do I contact if I have further questions? If you have any further questions about the submission, revision, or publication process, please contact our Journal Editor, Professor Frank Nuessel ([email protected]). | ||||
Chris De Vinne Named President of Ursuline College
Congratulations to Chris De Vinne (Names Book Review Editor, member of the Names Editorial Board, and Second Vice-President of the American Name Society) for being named incoming President of Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH. We all wish her well.