{"id":584,"date":"2017-03-06T09:30:39","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T14:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nacacadmitted.wpengine.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=584"},"modified":"2023-10-10T14:47:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:47:36","slug":"writers-guide-for-admitted","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/admitted.nacacnet.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/writers-guide-for-admitted\/","title":{"rendered":"Writers Guide for Admitted"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Mission<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Offer daily updates on NACAC and the world of college admission counseling.
\n\u2022 Provide timely analysis of noteworthy research and programs.
\n\u2022 The NACAC team will consider publishing academic writing and analysis of relevant research on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n

Our Goals<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0Create a user-friendly gateway to NACAC research and publications.
\n\u2022 Highlight new or innovative practices used by NACAC members.
\n\u2022\u00a0Provide an avenue for members\/staff to share expertise and opinions.
\n\u2022 Keep members informed about the latest developments in their field.
\n\u2022 Further NACAC\u2019s reach and influence.<\/p>\n

Audience Groups<\/strong>
\n\u2022 NACAC members and others involved in students\u2019 transition to postsecondary education.
\n\u2022 The media, policymakers.<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>
\n\u2022 200 to 600 words<\/p>\n

Style<\/strong>
\n\u2022 AP Style\/NACAC Style
\n\u2022 \u00a0Short sentences, written in active voice.
\n\u2022 Short paragraphs (ideally, one to three sentences in length).<\/p>\n

Writing Guidelines<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Keep your text informal. Have fun with personal columns, trend pieces and Q&A\u2019s. Try a newsy\/explanatory style when dissecting research or policy. But no matter the topic, be conversational.
\n\u2022 Craft your first sentence with care. It will serve as your post\u2019s summary on the NACAC homepage. Grab readers\u2019 attention: Highlight (or at least reference) the most interesting nugget of information in your piece.
\n\u2022 Make headlines short. Aim for five to eight words.
\n\u2022 The communications team will provide final edits. Please email your submissions in a Word document to mstegmeir@nacacnet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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