Workshop Title:
“Publishing in the International Journal of Interpreter Education (IJIE): From Idea to Submission”
Workshop Description:
This workshop, led by co-editors of the International Journal of Interpreter Education (IJIE), provides a practical, insider-oriented overview of the publication process for scholars and practitioners in interpreter education. Participants will be guided through the types of manuscripts accepted by IJIE, including empirical studies, commentaries, book reviews, and dissertation abstracts, with attention to how each genre contributes to the advancement of the field.
The presenters will walk through the structure and expectations of empirical research articles (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods), as well as the conventions for book reviews and practice-based commentaries. Emphasis will be placed on aligning manuscripts with IJIE’s mission, ensuring methodological rigor, and clearly articulating contributions to interpreter education. The session will conclude with an open question-and-answer period, allowing participants to seek feedback on their own publication ideas and better understand the peer review and editorial process.
This session is ideal for emerging and experienced scholars, interpreter educators, and practitioners seeking to publish their work and contribute to the scholarly conversation in interpreter education.
Educational Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1) List the different types of manuscripts accepted by IJIE (e.g., empirical studies, commentaries, book reviews, dissertation abstracts).
2) Identify the key structural components of an empirical research article, including introduction, literature review, methods, findings, and discussion.
3) Outline various research designs (e.g., case study, experimental, observational, mixed methods) for studies in interpreter education.
Bio:
Dr. Campbell McDermid is a Professor in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at Gallaudet University and a nationally certified ASL–English interpreter. He has been publishing scholarly work continuously since 2000 and has authored or co-authored 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings and 4 peer-reviewed book chapters with one in press, in addition to two scholarly books. Dr. McDermid’s research investigates sign language interpreting and translation with a focus on models of interpreting, pragmatics, the Explicitation theory, interpreter education and pedagogy, social annotation and technology-enhanced learning, gender and identity in interpreting, Deaf interpreter experiences, fingerspelling, and cohesion and meaning-making. His work also addresses equity-centered themes such as audism, allyship, resilience, and professional socialization within interpreter training programs.
Methodologically, his scholarship reflects strong expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods research, including thematic and inductive coding, case study designs, pragmatic analysis, and small-scale quantitative studies. His work focuses on the integration of applied research and pedagogical innovation in interpreter education as he utilizes his research findings in his instruction.
Dr. Elizabeth Schniedewind is an Associate Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Idaho State University, where she teaches in the Sign Language Interpreting program and previously served as program director. She has over a decade of experience teaching interpreting students, with a focus on measurable outcomes and alignment between curriculum, assessment, and program expectations.
She is a nationally certified ASL–English interpreter and holds two specialty certifications: SC:L and Medical Interpreter Certification (Texas BEI). She is a former owner/operator of an interpreter referral agency.
Her scholarship examines access to healthcare for Deaf ASL users and the role of interpreters within those systems. She has served as Principal Investigator on federally funded projects related to healthcare interpreting and workforce development. Her research has been published in JAMA Network Open and Disability and Health Journal.
She serves as Co-Editor of the International Journal of Interpreter Education.