Describes a cooperative project between the Hinsdale (Illinois) Public Library and the local schools to publish a literary magazine. Goals, selection of an editorial board, rules for contributions, promotion, a cover design contest, format, selection and editing of entries, and the layout and printing process are discussed. Sample entries are…

Tough editoral decisions made by college editors and their consequences are described. (MLW)

Aimed at assisting school administrators in writing letters, memos, reports, grant proposals, press releases, summaries, research papers, and other types of documents, this book is organized into three parts. Part 1 covers activities conducted before drafting the document. Following an introductory chapter reviewing four stages of the writing…

This monograph examines college and university magazines aimed at alumni and designed to promote the institution and enhance its image. The first third contains three chapters. The first chapter reviews the evolution of these publications from their start in the late 1800s to today. The next chapter addresses questions of a magazine's role,…

The editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine discusses considerations in medical research integrity and publication, including the issues of research methodology, readership interest, article selection, editing, honesty, the author's responsibility, announcements of research to the mass media, and previous publication. (MSE)

Drawn from the experience of various ministries and departments in governments across Canada, this guide is meant to be a practical guide in implementing plain language for managers in the Ontario (Canada) government. The guide describes how to use plain language in planning, writing, designing, and editing forms and documents, and how to set up…

Principles for producing well-written college alumni newsletters include keeping reader needs foremost; obtaining strong material; monitoring overall quality and quality of details; devoting time to coming up with bright headlines; using varied formats; having a policy about coverage of subjects; and considering many means of self-evaluation. (MSE)

In a question-and-answer format, campus alumni magazine editors comment on the value of a letters column, specific policies concerning what is printed, handling of controversial letters, and methods for eliciting strong reader response. (MSE)

In college publications programs, computer technology makes it possible to maintain editor-designer teamwork across long distances. However, although computers can cut expenses and boost cooperation, the editor and designer must still have basic skills for collaboration, understand each other's work, and focus on the desired product. (MSE)

This guide to producing a readable, appealing, and interesting school newsletter is intended for teachers, administrators, and secretaries who might be intimidated and overwhelmed by the task of newsletter production. The guide will help school professionals write, design, and produce a school newsletter that will reach today's busy and…

Proceedings of a workshop on career advancement for women faculty members and administrators within the University System of Georgia are presented. The workshop was a vehicle for faculty development and an experience in networking. Topics include professional writing in science, the humanities, and education; strategies for academic promotion, and…

Tips for editing effective college publications include developing a mission statement and using it for selecting appropriate articles; evaluating progress; regular correspondence with key constituencies; studying other periodicals; getting ideas from readers; inviting guest editorials; reading all institutional publications; reviewing back…

Designed to address writing problems experienced by researchers and managers, this book suggests practical steps researchers can take and effective actions managers can implements to cut costs, improve document usefulness, and upgrade writing skills. The book explains how to: (1) organize a technical/business document; (2) select information…

Guidelines for developing the internal communications of colleges and universities, researching internal communication needs, and increasing information flow through traditional and nontraditional media are provided in 11 articles. Titles and authors include the following: "Work for an Open Internal Communication Policy" (Thaddeus Bonus); "Five…

In addition to resume and recommendation checks, writing samples, and interviews, editors hired for college/university public relations and publications should be tested for skills in proofreading, copy editing, writing, reporting, story assigning, and story-idea generation. Applicants may be reluctant to take tests; objections can be defused in…