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The Pointer Template

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About the The Pointer format

The Pointer is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion, Behavioral and Psychological Studies, Educational and Psychological Assessments.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." The Pointer 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inCollaborative Teaching and Inclusion Behavioral and Psychological Studies Educational and Psychological Assessments Disability Education and Employment Family and Disability Support Research
ISSN0554-4246
h-index10
i10-index10
Total citations556
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Northern Iowa
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in The Pointer per year

31
1976
23
1979
13
1981
22
1983
30
1984
29
1985
28
1986
21
1987
39
1988
26
1989

Citation impact of The Pointer by publication year

14
1976
22
1979
23
1981
32
1983
67
1984
101
1985
68
1986
78
1987
75
1988
76
1989

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in The Pointer

Cooperative Learning: What Special Education Teachers Need to Know

David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson · 1 Jan 1989

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsRoger T. JohnsonDavid W. Johnson is a professor of educational psychology, and Roger Johnson is a professor of education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, both at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Frankly Speaking: Sex Equity and Special Education

David Sadker, Myra Sadker, Dawn Thomas · 1 Oct 1981

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsDawn ThomasDavid Sadker is Director of Mid-Atlantic Center for Sex Equity at American University, Washington, D.C. Myra Sadker is Dean of the School of Education, American University. Dawn Thomas is instructor in elementary education, American University.

In-Service by Participation

Nancy Sprenkle, John Scott · 1 Apr 1979

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsJohn Vernon ScottNancy Sprenkle and John Vernon Scott are associated with the Lincoln Intermediate Unit in New Oxford, Pennsylvania

The Pointer template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the The Pointer format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the The Pointer template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does The Pointer use?
The Pointer uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." The Pointer 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to The Pointer?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready The Pointer document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the The Pointer template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the The Pointer format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes The Pointer?
The Pointer is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's The Pointer template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready The Pointer PDF?
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