Author Instructions

Submission of Manuscripts

After removing all identifiers in the document (such as tracked changes and acknowledgments), authors should e-mail to iphwxm@gwumc.edu:

(a) one electronic copy of the complete manuscript and
(b) one electronic copy of the title page to the email address listed below. The title page should include the title of the manuscript as well as the corresponding author's e-mail address, institutional affiliation, mailing address, and phone number.

**Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere.**

**Articles should be no more than 5,000 words plus appropriate charts, tables, and references. All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of no more than 200 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text. Manuscripts, including tables, figures, and references, should be prepared in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th Edition.**

Authors should also mail one copy on CD prepared using MS WORD (preferred) or Word Perfect and conform to the fifth edition of the American Psychological Association Style Manual. A hardcopy printout that exactly matches the CD may be supplied. Send manuscripts to:

Wendy Meltzer, Managing Editor
Journal of Health Communication
Department of Global Public Health
The George Washington University
2175 K Street, NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC 20037, USA
iphwxm@gwumc.edu

**The editors cannot respond to individual queries regarding the appropriateness of planned contributions. Please consult recent issues of the Journal regarding our scope of coverage of health communication issues. On our web site, you can view abstracts in specific subject areas at no charge. All other questions should be e-mailed to Wendy Meltzer at iphwxm@gwumc.edu.

**Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher.

**All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

***Note to Authors: please make sure your contact address information is clearly visible on the outside of all packages you are sending to Editors.***