Newsletter Information

This page contains a list of production deadlines, rules and guidelines for submitting articles, information on reprinting or linking to newsletter articles, and a list of newsletter staff members, including a link to contact the Managing Editor.

Production Schedule

DocQment is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December.

The deadlines for submissions are:

• March – Submit by February 1.
• June – Submit by May 1.
• September – Submit by August 1.
• December – Submit by November 1.

Submissions

DocQment welcomes article submissions that focus on the Quality SIG mission statement:
"To help members learn more about quality processes and quality assessments to improve their technical communication, and to share knowledge of these improved processes with other technical communicators worldwide."

Email the DocQment managing editor, Charla Mustard-Foote (charla@charla.com), if you want to discuss topic ideas or review your topic before submitting.

Articles may vary in length. Here are some estimates for article word counts and some guidelines for submitting your article.

• Minimum length: 500 words.
• Maximum length: 1000 words. Longer articles accepted with special permission of the managing editor.
• Pictures: JPEG or GIF. Note that JPEGs must have the full four-letter extension (.jpeg) for compatibility with non-Microsoft platforms and browsers.
• Text format: Word, RTF, or ASCII.
• All submissions will be edited for length, clarity, and appropriateness.
• Include the word count with your submission and a brief bio statement.

Reprints and Links

You may reprint original material from DocQment, as long as you acknowledge the source and send the managing editor a copy or the URL of the publication containing the reprint.

Newsletter Staff

Managing Editor: Charla Mustard-Foote (charla@charla.com)

Design and Layout Editor: Suzanne Cole

Copy Editors: Rosie Walker, Linda Sanning

Column Editor: Steven Jong