The Clipboard
Ten steps to writing and submitting an article for The Clipboard:
- Select a topic of your interest and/or personal experience.
- Research the topic for other writers / authors / experts in
the field.
- Start with an introductory paragraph introduce the topic and
define the scope of the article.
- Give the meat of the topic with explanations and incorporate
the experts' material. Also add some personal experiences, if
appropriate.
- Add a list or bullet points if appropriate for ease of the
reader.
- Summarize the article's main points in the closing paragraph.
- Add photos, charts to illustrate points within the written
text.
- Give credit to reference material and authors at the end of
article.
- Have a grammar expert proofread the article.
- Forward article to horan@pitt.edu
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to approach an old problem, please consider sharing with the membership.
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There are a number of methods to send articles, hard copy through the mail, an electronic copy on a disc, an e-mail with an attachment (preferably in a Word document) to horan@pitt.edu, or a fax at (724) 836-7480. Any questions please call me at (724)836-9866.
Thomas D. Horan
University of Pittsburgh/Greensburg
150 Finoli Drive
Greensburg, Pa 15601
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