About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations is focused on the publication of student manuscripts produced from BIOL 1111 laboratories.

Peer Review Process

The Journal of Introductory Biology Investigations employs a double blind peer review process, in which each manuscript will be reviewed by three different reviewers. The reviewers are presented a rubric with which to evaluate final manuscripts that are submitted to the journal. This rubric is also available to prospective authors. Reviews of initial and second draft manuscripts will contain comments only.

Sources of Support

This journal is supported in part by a grant to Oklahoma State University from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute through the Science Education Program.

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Journal History

Established August 2014, with the first issue published Fall 2014