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Ivan at 13:20, 31 May 2016

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Lori at 22:30, 16 May 2016

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	APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).		APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).

	For each 500-word bracket in excess, 10 ~~USD~~ are added.		For each 500-word bracket in excess, USD 10 are added.

	Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means USD 30 + 10 + 10 = USD 50		Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means USD 30 + 10 + 10 = USD 50

Lori at 22:29, 16 May 2016

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	Payment is made upon submission of invoice/s.		Payment is made upon submission of invoice/s.

	In order to reduce bank charges on your side and APC’s, we suggest you wait until you can charge for at least $300 ~~USD. However anyone who works for us in 2007 should submit any outstanding invoices by December 31 at the latest~~.		In order to reduce bank charges on your side and APC’s, we suggest you wait until you can charge for at least USD 300.

	APC works with bank ~~transfer~~ and cheques (issued in USD by our bank in San Francisco), and with PayPal (recommended for small ~~amount payments~~ under ~~USD300~~).		APC works with bank transfers and cheques (issued in USD by our bank in San Francisco), and with PayPal (recommended for payment of small amounts, under USD 300).

	This payment scheme applies to all writers at all times.		This payment scheme applies to all writers at all times.
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	The starting point, which is referred to as ~~‘baseline’~~ is ~~worth~~ USD 30.		The starting point, which is referred to as the "baseline", is USD 30.

	It is a simple and short article, which is a factual and straight-to-the point. This includes single-people interviews, single source accounts, light synthesis of reports. Note that this does not include copy-and-paste journalism, which can be used in no other than blogging. A simple & short article is around 500 words (more than 250 and less than 750).		It is a simple and short article, which is a factual and straight-to-the point. This includes single-people interviews, single source accounts, light synthesis of reports. Note that this does not include copy-and-paste journalism, which can be used in no other than blogging. A simple and short article is around 500 words (more than 250 and less than 750).

	Then, length, depth and geographical location are combined:		Then, length, depth and geographical location are combined:
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	APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).		APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).

	For each 500 word bracket in excess, 10 USD are added.		For each 500-word bracket in excess, 10 USD are added.

	Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means 30 ~~USD~~ + 10 + 10 = 50 ~~USD~~		Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means USD 30 + 10 + 10 = USD 50


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	All standard articles should cite at least one source and preferably two.		All standard articles should cite at least one source and preferably two.

	* Intermediate (3-4 sources) = 20 ~~USD~~ added.		* Intermediate (3-4 sources) = USD 20 added.
	Articles that demonstrate some research in terms of document investigation and/or interviews (three to four sources).		Articles that demonstrate some research in terms of document investigation and/or interviews (three to four sources).

	* In-depth (5 sources and more) = 30 ~~USD are~~ added.		* In-depth (5 sources and more) = USD 30 added.
			Articles that demonstrate original and extensive research, interviewing and/or analysis based on at least five different sources. This includes book reviews, features and multi-people interviews. The level of complexity is that of a full feature article.

	Articles that demonstrate original and extensive research, interviewing and/or analysis based on at least 5 different sources. This includes book reviews, features and multi-people interviews. The level of complexity is that of a full feature article.		Example: payment for a 1,200-word article that includes 2 interviews and 1 document investigation would would be calculated on the basis of length (USD 50) + Intermediate depth (USD 20) = USD 70.

	Example: 1,200 ~~words~~ article that includes 2 interviews and 1 document investigation would ~~translated in~~ length (50 ~~USD~~) + Intermediate depth (20 ~~USD~~) = 70 ~~USD~~.


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	APC recognises a “post adjustment” (PA) multiplier: ~~Depending~~ on the writer’s main residence ~~country~~, he~~/or she~~ receives an amount based on monthly updated United Nations post adjustment grids.		APC recognises a “post adjustment” (PA) multiplier: depending on the writer’s main country of residence, she/he receives an amount based on monthly updated United Nations post adjustment grids.

	[http://icsc.un.org/secretariat/cold.asp?include=par ~~Reference~~]		[http://icsc.un.org/secretariat/cold.asp?include=par]

	Example: A 1,200 word article of intermediate depth from a writer based in Montreal, Canada would be: length + depth (70 USD) x 1,PA multiplier (Montreal Canada’s ~~January 2007~~ multiplier factor is ~~43,8~~). So 70 × 1,438 = ~~100,66~~ USD		Example: A 1,200 word article of intermediate depth from a writer based in Montreal, Canada would be: length + depth (70 USD) x 1.PA multiplier (Montreal Canada’s May 2016 multiplier factor is 42.1). So 70 × 1.438 = USD 99.47


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	All documents, materials or concepts developed under this agreement remain the sole property of ~~the~~ APC, which will distribute them under the Creative Commons Attribution~~-NonCommercial~~-ShareAlike ~~License~~.		All documents, materials or concepts developed under this agreement remain the sole property of APC, which will distribute them under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike Licence.


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	Although we are not a news agency and usually don’t take up unsolicited coverage offers, ~~however~~ feel free to send a story pitch if you think we may be interested.		Although we are not a news agency and usually don’t take up unsolicited coverage offers, feel free to send a story pitch if you think we may be interested.

	We’d be very happy if you’d be interested in blogging on the APC blog from time to time: http://blog.apc.org. Login: Blogger upper case B; password: trusted		We’d be very happy if you’d be interested in blogging on the APC blog from time to time: http://blog.apc.org. Login: Blogger upper case B; password: trusted

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	== '''APCNews payments ~~squeme~~''' ==		== '''APCNews payments scheme''' ==


	Requests are only made by APC’s designated editors. If you receive a request from anyone else, please check with us.		Requests are only made by APC’s designated editors. If you receive a request from anyone else, please check with us.


	== ''Payment conditions'' ==		== ''Payment conditions'' ==

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Flavia at 16:57, 25 May 2015

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Flavia at 16:55, 25 May 2015

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	Requests are only made by APC’s designated editors. If you receive a request from anyone else, please check with us.		Requests are only made by APC’s designated editors. If you receive a request from anyone else, please check with us.

	''Payment conditions:''
			== ''Payment conditions'' ==


	– We pay according to our writers payment scheme described below.		– We pay according to our writers payment scheme described below.
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	APC’s payment scheme recognises the length and depth of an article, as well as the geographical location of the writer.		APC’s payment scheme recognises the length and depth of an article, as well as the geographical location of the writer.

	''Baseline''
			== ''Baseline'' ==


	The starting point, which is referred to as ‘baseline’ is worth USD 30.		The starting point, which is referred to as ‘baseline’ is worth USD 30.
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	Then, length, depth and geographical location are combined:		Then, length, depth and geographical location are combined:

	''Length''
			== ''Length'' ==


	– APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).		– APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).
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	– Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means 30 USD + 10 + 10 = 50 USD		– Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means 30 USD + 10 + 10 = 50 USD

	''Depth''
			== ''Depth'' ==


	APC recognises three depth levels:		APC recognises three depth levels:
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	- Example: 1,200 words article that includes 2 interviews and 1 document investigation would translated in length (50 USD) + Intermediate depth (20 USD) = 70 USD.		- Example: 1,200 words article that includes 2 interviews and 1 document investigation would translated in length (50 USD) + Intermediate depth (20 USD) = 70 USD.

	''Geographical location''
			== ''Geographical location'' ==


	– APC recognises a “post adjustment” (PA) multiplier: Depending on the writer’s main residence country, he/or she receives an amount based on monthly updated United Nations post adjustment grids.		– APC recognises a “post adjustment” (PA) multiplier: Depending on the writer’s main residence country, he/or she receives an amount based on monthly updated United Nations post adjustment grids.
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	- Example: A 1,200 word article of intermediate depth from a writer based in Montreal, Canada would be: length + depth (70 USD) x 1,PA multiplier (Montreal Canada’s January 2007 multiplier factor is 43,8). So 70 × 1,438 = 100,66 USD		- Example: A 1,200 word article of intermediate depth from a writer based in Montreal, Canada would be: length + depth (70 USD) x 1,PA multiplier (Montreal Canada’s January 2007 multiplier factor is 43,8). So 70 × 1,438 = 100,66 USD
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	Intellectual property''
			== ''Intellectual property'' ==


	All documents, materials or concepts developed under this agreement remain the sole property of the APC, which will distribute them under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.		All documents, materials or concepts developed under this agreement remain the sole property of the APC, which will distribute them under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

	''Other:''
			== ''Other'' ==


	– Although we are not a news agency and usually don’t take up unsolicited coverage offers, however feel free to send a story pitch if you think we may be interested.		– Although we are not a news agency and usually don’t take up unsolicited coverage offers, however feel free to send a story pitch if you think we may be interested.

Flavia at 12:04, 20 May 2015

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			== '''APCNews payments squeme''' ==

	~~'''APCNews payments squeme'''~~

	Requests are only made by APC’s designated editors. If you receive a request from anyone else, please check with us.		Requests are only made by APC’s designated editors. If you receive a request from anyone else, please check with us.

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	– We pay according to our writers payment scheme described below.		We pay according to our writers payment scheme described below.

	– Payment is made upon submission of invoice/s.		Payment is made upon submission of invoice/s.

	– In order to reduce bank charges on your side and APC’s, we suggest you wait until you can charge for at least $300 USD. However anyone who works for us in 2007 should submit any outstanding invoices by December 31 at the latest.		In order to reduce bank charges on your side and APC’s, we suggest you wait until you can charge for at least $300 USD. However anyone who works for us in 2007 should submit any outstanding invoices by December 31 at the latest.

	– APC works with bank transfer and cheques (issued in USD by our bank in San Francisco), and with PayPal (recommended for small amount payments under USD300).		APC works with bank transfer and cheques (issued in USD by our bank in San Francisco), and with PayPal (recommended for small amount payments under USD300).

	''Important note:'' Becoming part of the APC writers pool does not guarantee that you will receive requests to write for APC. You may leave the pool at any time on submitting an email notice to the editor. APC reserves the right to stop using writers without notification.

	This payment scheme applies to all writers at all times.		This payment scheme applies to all writers at all times.

	APC’s payment scheme recognises the length and depth of an article, as well as the geographical location of the writer.		APC’s payment scheme recognises the length and depth of an article, as well as the geographical location of the writer.

			''Important note:'' Becoming part of the APC writers pool does not guarantee that you will receive requests to write for APC. You may leave the pool at any time on submitting an email notice to the editor. APC reserves the right to stop using writers without notification.


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	– APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).		APC recognises the length of an article (after editing).

	– For each 500 word bracket in excess, 10 USD are added.		For each 500 word bracket in excess, 10 USD are added.

	– Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means 30 USD + 10 + 10 = 50 USD		Example: A 1,200 word article falls into the “up to 1,500 word” bracket. That means 30 USD + 10 + 10 = 50 USD


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	APC recognises three depth levels:		APC recognises three depth levels:

	- Standard (1-2 sources) = no additional payment		* Standard (1-2 sources) = no additional payment
	All standard articles should cite at least one source and preferably two.		All standard articles should cite at least one source and preferably two.

	- Intermediate (3-4 sources) = 20 USD added.		* Intermediate (3-4 sources) = 20 USD added.
	Articles that demonstrate some research in terms of document investigation and/or interviews (three to four sources).		Articles that demonstrate some research in terms of document investigation and/or interviews (three to four sources).

	- In-depth (5 sources and more) = 30 USD are added.		* In-depth (5 sources and more) = 30 USD are added.

	Articles that demonstrate original and extensive research, interviewing and/or analysis based on at least 5 different sources. This includes book reviews, features and multi-people interviews. The level of complexity is that of a full feature article.		Articles that demonstrate original and extensive research, interviewing and/or analysis based on at least 5 different sources. This includes book reviews, features and multi-people interviews. The level of complexity is that of a full feature article.

	- Example: 1,200 words article that includes 2 interviews and 1 document investigation would translated in length (50 USD) + Intermediate depth (20 USD) = 70 USD.		Example: 1,200 words article that includes 2 interviews and 1 document investigation would translated in length (50 USD) + Intermediate depth (20 USD) = 70 USD.


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	– APC recognises a “post adjustment” (PA) multiplier: Depending on the writer’s main residence country, he/or she receives an amount based on monthly updated United Nations post adjustment grids.		APC recognises a “post adjustment” (PA) multiplier: Depending on the writer’s main residence country, he/or she receives an amount based on monthly updated United Nations post adjustment grids.

	[http://icsc.un.org/secretariat/cold.asp?include=par Reference]		[http://icsc.un.org/secretariat/cold.asp?include=par Reference]

	- Example: A 1,200 word article of intermediate depth from a writer based in Montreal, Canada would be: length + depth (70 USD) x 1,PA multiplier (Montreal Canada’s January 2007 multiplier factor is 43,8). So 70 × 1,438 = 100,66 USD		Example: A 1,200 word article of intermediate depth from a writer based in Montreal, Canada would be: length + depth (70 USD) x 1,PA multiplier (Montreal Canada’s January 2007 multiplier factor is 43,8). So 70 × 1,438 = 100,66 USD


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	– Although we are not a news agency and usually don’t take up unsolicited coverage offers, however feel free to send a story pitch if you think we may be interested.		Although we are not a news agency and usually don’t take up unsolicited coverage offers, however feel free to send a story pitch if you think we may be interested.

	- We’d be very happy if you’d be interested in blogging on the APC blog from time to time: http://blog.apc.org. Login: Blogger upper case B; password: trusted		We’d be very happy if you’d be interested in blogging on the APC blog from time to time: http://blog.apc.org. Login: Blogger upper case B; password: trusted


	'''[http://writers.wiki.apc.org/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions Please refer also to the FAQ!]'''		'''[http://writers.wiki.apc.org/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions Please refer also to the FAQ!]'''