The Publication Process
Once the edits are completed and the author(s) and managing editor agree that the draft is complete, the editor sends it and associated files to the Formatting & Publication Specialist.
- The specialist will be in contact with the author to obtain the following information and content that is listed below:
- The author needs to provide the following information
- Provide high-quality images of at least 300 dpi
- Submit a brief description* of the image - * This is needed to meet accessibility standards
- Provide image credit
- If you use Excel or PowerPoint to create an image or graph provide files.
- if outside designer, need original files
- Provide a brief summary of your publication - Your summary should include keywords for your publication (100 to 270 characters for best display on the topics pages, publication page, and search results.) The publication title and the author(s) are added as well.
- Provide keywords and resource tags - To give search engines more information about the page's content and list the results page according to its visibility.
- The author needs to provide the following information
- Specialist will discuss formatting requirements (template, logo, etc.)
- Specialist will discuss online posting requirements (curriculum lessons controlled or open)
- Publication draft will be sent to the authors for approval
- The publication will be remediated for accessibility for posting on the website.
Continue to The Periodic Review of Publications Process.