WEB MAGAZINE FACT SHEET

ORGANIZATION: National Career Development Association

WEB SITE:

www.ncda.org - the web magazine will be web pages on the current NCDA site; a button will be added to the home page left sidebar; it will be open to the public (not password protected)

WEB MAGAZINE NAME:

To be determined via contest; any member can submit idea to headquarters; deadline 10/25/02; contest will be announced on website and in next NCDA Newsletter

WEB MAGAZINE DESCRIPTION:

“A practical online resource for all categories of people working in the career field.”

Roger Lambert, NCDA Past President, in an email dated 5/11/02, wrote:

“My ideas on this include having a practical resource on line for all categories of people working in the career field. I would like to see topics or articles that address career needs of clients seen by private practice, organization, outplacement or post secondary career professionals. New materials could be added weekly/monthly with old stuff archived so people could search for items of interest. The content could include everything from extensive "how to" articles to short info items, tips, best practices as well as web links. It would be good to have a parents section as well. I would like to use this on line magazine to attract people to NCDA's site and hopefully provide them with something useful. The longer term goal would be to have people join NCDA because we had something of use for them.”

MAGAZINE’S CAREER DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS:

Six departments (generally covering the membership’s various work settings):

1. Organizations (business/industry)

2. Independent (private practice, parents)

3. Post-Secondary (jr/community college, college/university, voc tech)

4. Government (workforce dev, government, corrections, military, “one-stops”)

5. Non-Profit (rehab, community/agency, pastoral/religious, association/foundation)

6. K-12 (elementary, middle/jr high, high school, school district office)

TARGET AUDIENCE: anyone working in the career field

TYPES OF ARTICLES: Advice, trends, “how-to”, best practices, case examples, overviews of models, assessment reviews, training opportunities, career information …

TENTATIVE LAUNCH DATE: November 2002 (continued on page 2)

Submission Guidelines for NCDA Web-Magazine

Focus

Articles should address trends, “how to”, best practices, case examples, overview of models, assessment reviews, training opportunities and related career information in one of the magazine’s six career development departments: Organization (business/industry), Independent (private practice and parents), Post-Secondary (community college, college, university, vocational/technical), Government (local/state/federal, corrections, military), Non-Profit (rehabilitation, community, agency, pastoral/religious, association/foundation), K-12 (elementary, middle/junior high, high school).

Style

Authors are suggested to write in a friendly/informative/practical style rather than technical or academic. It may be helpful to readers if articles include lists, bullets, tips, etc. Use active voice, rather than passive and gender inclusive language (“he or she” rather than just “she”). Avoid jargon, and spell out abbreviations on the first use. Use references when appropriate rather than footnotes.

Length/Format

Articles should be less than 950 words, including title, abstract, and section subheads. Authors should include a proposed title and abstract (up to 50 words) and a short bio (including relevant positions) with complete contact information (include e-mail and web links, if appropriate). Articles may be submitted via e-mail, as either an MS Word file or pasted into the body of e-mail. Articles may be edited for space or clarity.

Selection Criteria

Authors are encouraged to discuss topics with Associate Editor or Field Editor in advance. Editorial criteria include (but are not limited to) the following: Audience Appeal (will the article be of interest to the reader?), Practicality (can the article help the reader in the field of career development?), Content (do the ideas and facts represent accurate, professional information?), Reader Development (does the article encourage professional growth and affiliation with

the association?).

Conditions

All work must be original. Authors should not submit articles that are being considered, accepted, or published by another publication. All published material is copyrighted by NCDA. Submission implies acceptance of NCDA policy. Associate Editors will notify authors of acceptance or refusal of article. Membership in NCDA is not required of authors. No compensation will be given for articles.

How to Submit

Authors should email an Associate Editors in one of the career development departments:

§ Debbie Osborne, K-12 Associate Editor: Osborn@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

§ Stacie Vernick, Post-Secondary Associate Editor: Stacie_vernick@yahoo.com

§ David Helfand, Organizations Associate Editor: d-helfand@neiu.edu

§ David Reile, Independent Associate Editor: david@reile.co.uk

§ Associate Editors for Government and Non-Profit have not been identified yet. Please submit to Web Magazine Editor, Melanie Reinersman: Melanie_Reinersman@att.net

If you would like to discuss an idea with a Field Editor, you may contact anyone listed below:

Cynthia Kivland: ckivland@mc.net Penny Shenk: penny.shenk@ed.state.ia.us

Judy Bowers: judy.bowers@tusd.k12.az.us Marilyn Maze: mazemd@hotmail.com

Deborah Bilzing: Deborah.bilzing@dpi.state.wi.us