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The Willamette Galley E-zine
An important benefit of membership is the chapter
newsletter, which is produced bimonthly, and distributed by email.
The Willamette Galley e-zine contains chapter news, feature articles,
and other items of interest.
February 2011
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Submissions to The Galley
Policies
The Willamette Galley co-editors, Valerie M. Ball and Carol L. Larson, read and review textual and visual submissions and publish those that, to the knowledge of The Galley staff, do not violate laws regarding libel, slander, pornography, or civil rights.
The Galley co-editors also obey copyright laws. Contributors must cite quotations according to the 15th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style; but contributors must apply for copyright permissions from the source for lengthy passages of text, illustrations, charts, photographs, or related materials. Please let the editors know if this article has run elsewhere and if it has been submitted for consideration to other publications.
Note: Contributors hold the copyright on all submitted materials, either written or graphic, in The Willamette Galley unless otherwise indicated. Anyone interested in reprints, reproductions, or reuse must contact the contributor for permission.
Deadlines
Send submissions to the Galley co-editors—Valerie (valerie.ball@oit.edu) or Carol (carol@larson-tech.com). Deadlines are:
10th day of the month that precedes the publishing month: Op-Ed articles (one Galley page); book/software reviews (500–750 words) -
15th day of the month that precedes the publishing month: Feature articles (750–1,000 words); letters to the co-editors (<150 words); bios (50–75 words)
Foci for 2010–2011
The field of technical communication (TC) and its media constantly change with each new technology and tool, so the 2010–2011 Galley foci are “Changes in Technical Communication.” We encourage our readers to become our writers by contributing feature articles about these and related, writer-suggested topics.
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| October 2010 |
Metrics: How do technical communicators (TCs) quantify their value? How do tech-pubs managers and other decision-makers in organizations quantify the value of TCs? |
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| December 2010 |
Electronic media, part 1: How have DITA and other content management systems (CMS) changed technical publications? Is XML dead? Consider how CMS affects the following: writing; delivery; staff quantity/quality; media (from print to interactive e-communications); standardization of styles, language, reading levels, graphics. |
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February 2011 |
Electronic media, part 2: How do e-communication and Web 2.0 affect the delivery of documentation and other types of technical communications? What is the future of print? What is the future of other media deliverables? |
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April 2011 |
Training: Do trainers in a live, bricks-and-mortar classroom continue to be viable? What are the substitutes? Is online training as effective as classroom training? Is online training generally more effective in technical topics and settings than live classroom settings? If not, when is a live classroom more effective? |
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June 2011 |
Perspective of technical publications managers: Review policies, procedures, and technologies of 1) the past, 2) in current use, and 3) future plans or changes. Will the future require more or fewer TCs? Will TCs need more general or specialized skills? How should TCs position themselves to evolve with the profession? |
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August 2011 |
Open topic
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Other Topics
Yes, we have a focus for each issue, but we welcome contributions about technical topics that relate to our audience. Please share with us your ideas for articles as well as unsolicited pieces that meet our criteria.
Letters to Galley Co-Editors
We welcome all letters to the co-editors that meet the following:
Length: 150 words or less Deadline: 15th of month preceding publication (Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Publication depends upon adherence to Galley policies. Please email letters to Valerie (valerie.ball@oit.edu) or Carol (carol@larson-tech.com).
Newsletter Exchange
The Willamette Galley staff encourages other
STC chapters and local chapters of other professional organizations
to participate in a newsletter exchange. For more information, contact
Valerie M. Ball or Carol
L. Larson.
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