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About the Literacy format

Literacy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Literacy, Media, and Education, Reading and Literacy Development, Child Development and Digital Technology.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Literacy 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inLiteracy, Media, and Education Reading and Literacy Development Child Development and Digital Technology Multilingual Education and Policy Digital Storytelling and Education
ISSN1741-4350
Citation impact (2-yr)1.13
h-index48
i10-index262
Total citations10,378
Article processing charge$3,140
Top institutions publishing hereThe Open University
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Literacy per year

32
2014
25
2015
35
2016
46
2017
38
2018
68
2019
24
2020
33
2021
47
2022
51
2023
37
2024
31
2025

Citation impact of Literacy by publication year

374
2014
293
2015
535
2016
385
2017
404
2018
609
2019
105
2020
197
2021
280
2022
241
2023
84
2024
19
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Literacy

Can the simple view deal with the complexities of reading?

John R. Kirby, Robert Savage · 1 Jul 2008

Abstract We review the Simple View of Reading (SVR) model and examine its nature, applicability and validity. We describe the SVR as an abstract framework for understanding the relationship between global linguistic comprehension and word‐reading abilities in reading comprehension (RC). We argue that the SVR is neither a full theory of reading nor a blueprint…

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Writing the future in the digital age

Guy Merchant · 1 Nov 2007

Abstract Meaning making in new media presents new opportunities and challenges for those working in formal and informal educational contexts. How this impacts on a literacy curriculum that attempts both to deliver ‘the basics’ and to respond to new technology demands careful exploration. This paper examines what we mean by digital literacy and how it…

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Txt msg n school literacy: does texting and knowledge of text abbreviations adversely affect children's literacy attainment?

Beverly Plester, Clare Wood, Victoria A. Bell · 24 Oct 2008

Abstract This paper reports on two studies which investigated the relationship between children's texting behaviour, their knowledge of text abbreviations and their school attainment in written language skills. In Study One, 11–12‐year‐old children provided information on their texting behaviour. They were also asked to translate a standard English sentence into a text message and vice…

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Literacy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Literacy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Literacy template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Literacy use?
Literacy uses Author–year (Chicago) 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." Literacy 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Literacy?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Literacy 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 Literacy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Literacy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Literacy?
Literacy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Literacy template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Literacy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Literacy template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Literacy template cost?
You can start writing in the Literacy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Literacy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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