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	'''How to write'''		=='''How to write'''==

	This page provides an introduction on how to write the different types of article that appear on GenderIT.org.		This page provides an introduction on how to write the different types of article that appear on GenderIT.org.


	'''...a Feminist Talk'''		==='''...a Feminist Talk'''===

	A Feminist Talk blog is where you get to be yourself – use more informal language, express opinions and challenge your readers. Feminist Talk pieces are usually quite short, no more than 500 words, but be warned! They are very lightly edited, if at all. If you want a Feminist Talk piece to be spell- and grammar-checked, you need to ask the editorial team.		A Feminist Talk blog is where you get to be yourself – use more informal language, express opinions and challenge your readers. Feminist Talk pieces are usually quite short, no more than 500 words, but be warned! They are very lightly edited, if at all. If you want a Feminist Talk piece to be spell- and grammar-checked, you need to ask the editorial team.
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	'''…an analytical article'''		==='''…an analytical article'''===

	Analytical articles are to inform readers about perspectives, issues and debates, putting forward ideas. We don't expect writers to be 'objective' or 'impartial', we expect an informed, well-reasoned feminist perspective. This means in practice that you have to cite your sources, link widely and provide readers with context for your arguments. Analytical articles are expected to be between 1,500 and 2,500 words.		Analytical articles are to inform readers about perspectives, issues and debates, putting forward ideas. We don't expect writers to be 'objective' or 'impartial', we expect an informed, well-reasoned feminist perspective. This means in practice that you have to cite your sources, link widely and provide readers with context for your arguments. Analytical articles are expected to be between 1,500 and 2,500 words.
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	'''…an interview'''		==='''…an interview'''===

	The most important thing to remember about interviews is that they are not verbatim transcripts. You are expected to edit the interviewee's words to make them more concise, and easier to understand, but not to censor views or change the meaning of the words.		The most important thing to remember about interviews is that they are not verbatim transcripts. You are expected to edit the interviewee's words to make them more concise, and easier to understand, but not to censor views or change the meaning of the words.
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	'''…an editorial'''		==='''…an editorial'''===

	Editorial usually introduces the GenderIT.org's thematic edition, we often invite a guest writer (meaning someone who is for some reason a relevant voice on the theme in focus but not necessarily a core writer) to prepare an editorial and share her/his opinion on an issue. The usual suggested length for the editorial is no more than one page, or 350 words.		Editorial usually introduces the GenderIT.org's thematic edition, we often invite a guest writer (meaning someone who is for some reason a relevant voice on the theme in focus but not necessarily a core writer) to prepare an editorial and share her/his opinion on an issue. The usual suggested length for the editorial is no more than one page, or 350 words.
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	'''…a resource summary'''		==='''…a resource summary'''===

	Even though resources are usually pdf formatted papers or presentations that are stand alone materials, we do not just throw them on the website without an introduction that sparks the interest of the readership. Here are some simple steps to follow when writing the summary:		Even though resources are usually pdf formatted papers or presentations that are stand alone materials, we do not just throw them on the website without an introduction that sparks the interest of the readership. Here are some simple steps to follow when writing the summary:
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	'''Checklist for ALL articles'''		=='''Checklist for ALL articles'''==

	Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in this checklist spreadsheet: [[Media:Checklist.ods]]		Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in this checklist spreadsheet: [[Media:Checklist.ods]]

	Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.		Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.

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Flavia at 12:18, 16 May 2016

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	1) State the purpose of a document/report. Why was it written?		1) State the purpose of a document/report. Why was it written?

	2) Briefly describe the scope of the report. What problem does it solve or what issues are covered?		2) Briefly describe the scope of the report. What problem does it solve or what issues are covered?

	3) Provide an overview of the research/data collection methods used. How was information for the report gathered? (if applicable)		3) Provide an overview of the research/data collection methods used. How was information for the report gathered? (if applicable)

	4) State the key results and findings detailed in the report. What did you find out?		4) State the key results and findings detailed in the report. What did you find out?

	5) Present the main conclusions and recommendations. What should the reader do about it?		5) Present the main conclusions and recommendations. What should the reader do about it?

	6) How does it relate to women’s and internet rights?		6) How does it relate to women’s and internet rights?

Flavia at 12:17, 16 May 2016

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	'''Checklist for ALL articles'''		'''Checklist for ALL articles'''

	Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in this checklist spreadsheet: [[~~File~~:Checklist.ods]]		Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in this checklist spreadsheet: [[Media:Checklist.ods]]

	Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.		Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.

Flavia at 12:02, 16 May 2016

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	Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in ~~the attached~~ checklist spreadsheet [[File:Checklist.ods]]		Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in this checklist spreadsheet: [[File:Checklist.ods]]

	Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.		Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.

Flavia at 12:01, 16 May 2016

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	Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in the attached checklist spreadsheet[[:File:Checklist.ods]]		Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in the attached checklist spreadsheet [[File:Checklist.ods]]

	Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.		Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.

Flavia at 12:00, 16 May 2016

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	'''Checklist for ALL articles'''		'''Checklist for ALL articles'''

	Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in the [[File:Checklist.ods ~~attached checklist spreadsheet~~]]		Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in the attached checklist spreadsheet[[:File:Checklist.ods]]

	Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.		Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.

Flavia at 11:54, 16 May 2016

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	'''Checklist for ALL articles'''		'''Checklist for ALL articles'''

	Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in the [[~~Media:~~File:~~Checklist_before_submitting_a_piece_to_GenderIT.org~~.ods attached checklist spreadsheet]]		Every article submitted to GenderIT.org should contain the elements detailed in the [[File:Checklist.ods attached checklist spreadsheet]]

	Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.		Lastly check that your references meet the reference guidelines listed above.