FAQ - Formatting - Tips

Are DSDJ articles accessible?

DSDJ articles are FREE to ANYONE. They include a signed video, text, closed captions, an interactive transcript, and downloadable transcript with accessibility features turned on. Future issues will include an image description.



What will DSDJ articles contain?

Your name, affiliated institution, ORCID identifier (if applicable), primary contact information (email) and relevant link if applicable English transcript and other media (downloadable) if applicable List of references if applicable Image description of the video and presenter A permanent link of your article using digital object identifier (doi; more information here and in ASL here). The new platform will have Altmetric which helps track the engagement activity of your article. See ASL version here for more information. Most importantly, all articles will be made available at no cost for the library and user-end using Open Access framework, see ASL version here for more information.



How do I include citations in my video article?

Throughout the article, any outside sources should be referenced in APA style 7th edition in the supporting English text. However, the ASL or signed video will focus on delivering the content in your own words clearly and articulately and does not need to include citation information. The translation needs to include in-text citations with author and year information and will appear alongside the video in both captions and a movable transcript. If the reference explicitly addresses an outside reference that you feel is worth mentioning in the video, that is up to the author’s discretion. All references must be documented in the English translation, so ensure you make note of citations for the final publication.