Christopher Hollister
Content Analysis of Papers Submitted to Communications in Information Literacy, 2007-2013
author conducted content analysis papers submitted journal communications information literacy years 20072013the purpose investigate report overall quality characteristics statistically significant sample papers submitted singletopic open access library information science lis journalcharacteristics manuscript submissions authorship reviewer evaluations editorial decisions illuminated provide context particular emphasis given analysis major criticisms found reviewer evaluations rejected papersoverall results compared previously published researchthe findings suggest trend favor collaborative authorship possible trend toward practicebased literaturethe findings also suggest possible deterioration skills required lis authors relative preparation scholarly papersthe author discusses potential implications authors disciplinary literature recommends directions future research possible provides recommendations benefit greater community lis scholars