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== '''== Introducing GenderIT.org ==''' ==
== '''[[our ideas|Article ideas]]''' ==


[[Image:Ideas.jpg|50px|link=Our_ideas]] In this page we drop all those good ideas that we have for future articles. Check out [[our ideas]]!


== '''Introducing GenderIT.org''' ==


'''[[What is GenderIT.org]]'''
[[Image:doc.jpg|50px|link=What_is_GenderIT.org]] '''[[What is GenderIT.org]]'''


This page is designed to tell you who GenderIT.org is and to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.
This page is designed to tell you who GenderIT.org is and to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.


 
[[Image:doc.jpg|50px|link=The_GenderIT.org_manifesto]] '''[[The GenderIT.org manifesto|GenderIT.org's manifesto: What we do and why]]'''
'''[[GenderIT.org's manifesto: What we do and why]]'''


This document aims to give a concise overview of what drives GenderIT.org and the editorial principles by which it operates.   
This document aims to give a concise overview of what drives GenderIT.org and the editorial principles by which it operates.   


 
[[Image:doc.jpg|50px|link=Our_code_of_ethics]] '''[[Our code of ethics]]'''
'''[[Our code of ethics]]'''


The aim of this document is to provide a clear understanding of the ethical responsibilities of those who write for the website, whether authors of articles or those leaving comments.
The aim of this document is to provide a clear understanding of the ethical responsibilities of those who write for the website, whether authors of articles or those leaving comments.


[[Image:audience.jpg|50px|link=Who_does_GenderIT.org_speak_to]] '''[[Who does GenderIT.org speak to]]'''


'''[[Who we speak to]]'''
Here you will find an overview of our main audiences and an explanation of why they are relevant for us.


[[Image:team.jpg|50px|link=GenderIT.org_editorial_team]] '''[[GenderIT.org editorial team]]'''


'''[[Our interests for coverage]]'''
Here you will find names, definition of roles, contact details and guidance on who to talk to about all that relates to GenderIT.org.


This section gives an overview of the main issues and areas covered by GenderIT.org.
== '''Introducing APCNews''' ==


[[Image:doc.jpg|50px|link=What_is_APCNews]]''' [[What is APCNews]]'''


'''[[Editorial team]]'''
This page is designed to tell you who APCNews is and to show you where the content produced for APCNews sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.


[[Image:doc.jpg|50px|link=Editorial_policy]]''' [[Editorial policy]]'''


APCNews editorial policy establishes the focus of interest, values, language and other standards that information produced by the APC must follow.


[[Image:audience.jpg|50px|link=Who_does_APCNews_speak_to]]''' [[Who does APCNews speak to]]'''


== '''== Introducing APCNews ==''' ==
Here you will find an overview of our main audiences and an explanation of why they are relevant for us.


[[Image:team.jpg|50px|link=APCNews_editorial_team]]''' [[APCNews editorial team]]'''


'''[[What is APCNews?]]'''
Here you will find names, definition of roles, contact details and guidance on who to talk to about all that relates to APCNews.


== '''Orientation for new writers and editors''' ==


[[Image:tool.jpg|50px|link=Orientation to GenderIT.org]] '''[[Orientation to GenderIT.org]]'''


'''[[Who we speak to]]'''
Starting as a writer in GenderIT.org? You must have lots of questions on the procedures and expectations, so we put together this page to orientate you in this process.


[[Image:tool.jpg|50px|link=Orientation to APCNews]] '''[[Orientation to APCNews]]'''


Starting as a writer in APCNews? You must have lots of questions on the procedures and expectations, so we put together this page to orientate you in this process.


'''[[Our interests for coverage]]'''
[[Image:tool.jpg|50px|link=How to write for GenderIT.org or APCNews]] '''[[How to write for GenderIT.org]]'''


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


[[Image:style.jpg|50px|link=A guide for new editors]] '''[[A guide for new editors]]'''


'''[[Editorial team]]'''
This is a series of guides to help editors new to GenderIT.org and APCNews to understand the priorities for the sites and provide a quick reference to important documents that you may need in your work.
 
 
 
'''[[Meetings and notes]]'''
 


[[Image:FAQ.jpg|50px|link=Frequently asked questions]] '''[[Frequently asked questions]]'''


Here are many of the questions our writers have raised before, and we answer them for you in case you share them.


== '''== Orientation for new writers ==''' ==
[[Image:tool.jpg|50px|link=Orientation to GenderIT.org]] '''[[TOR Columnist]]'''


Our columnists are carefully selected for their knowledge and writing. Here are terms of reference for column writing for GenderIT.org


== '''Resources and references''' ==


'''[[Orientation for new writers in GenderIT.org]]'''
[[Image:notes.jpg|50px|link=Meetings and notes]] '''[[Meetings and notes]]'''


Starting as a writer in GenderIT.org? You must have lots of questions on the procedures and expectations, so we put together this page to orientate you in this process.
This is a repository of all editorial meeting notes and a calendar of upcoming meetings.


 
[[Image:style.jpg|50px|link=Style guide]] '''[[Style guide]]'''
'''[[Orientation for new writers in APCNews]]'''
 
Starting as a writer in APCNews? You must have lots of questions on the procedures and expectations, so we put together this page to orientate you in this process.
 
 
'''A guide for new editors'''
 
This is a series of guides to help editors new to GenderIT.org and APCNews to understand the priorities for the sites and provide a quick reference to important documents that you may need in your work.
 
 
'''[[Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
 
Here are many of the questions our writers have raised before, and we answer them for you in case you share them.
 
== '''== Resources to keep close while working ==''' ==
 
 
'''[[Style guide]]'''


This page gives advice and guidelines on the technicalities of writing for both GenderIT.org and APCNews.
This page gives advice and guidelines on the technicalities of writing for both GenderIT.org and APCNews.


[[Image:style.jpg|50px|link=Reference guide]] '''[[Reference guide]]'''


'''[[Reference guide]]'''
APCNews, including GenderIT.org, follows an adapted version of the American Psychological Association (APA) style of referencing. Here you will find useful reminders and examples on how to apply it.
 


[[Image:style.jpg|50px|link=http://www.apc.org/system/files/multilingual_audience_guidelines.pdf]] '''[http://www.apc.org/system/files/multilingual_audience_guidelines.pdf Writing English texts for a multilingual audience]'''
Here you will find some do’s and dont's for native and near-native English language writers


'''[[How to work with audios]]'''
[[Image:audio.jpg|50px|link=How to work with audio]] '''[[How to work with audio]]'''


The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will provide a road-map for those new to the medium of audio, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.
The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will provide a road-map for those new to the medium of audio, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.


 
[[Image:video.jpg|50px|link=How to work with video]] '''[[How to work with video]]'''
'''[[How to work with videos]]'''


The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will provide a road-map for those new to the medium of video, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.
The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will provide a road-map for those new to the medium of video, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.


[[Image:photo.jpg|50px|link=How to work with images]] '''[[How to work with images]]'''


'''[[How to work with photographs]]'''
The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will help provide technical tips on how to take a good photograph, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.


The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will help provide technical tips on how to take a good photograph, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.
[[Image:aid.jpg|50px|link=How to deal with vulnerable interviewees]] '''[[How to deal with vulnerable interviewees]]'''


This guide contains resources and important considerations to be put in place when conducting interviews, particularly with survivors of violence and sexual harassment.


'''[[How to deal with vulnerable interviewees]]'''
[[Image:coverage.jpg|50px|link=General orientation for events coverage]] '''[[General orientation for events coverage]]'''


This guide contains resources and important considerations to be put in place when conducting interviews, particularly with survivors of violence and sexual harassment.
GenderIT.org and APCNews have been recognised for the coverage done in events by readers and writers, becoming one of its substantial outputs. Here you will find a guide on how to proceed during an event coverage.


[[Image:security.jpg|50px|link=Secure online communications]] '''[[Secure online communications]]'''


'''[[General orientation for events coverage]]'''
Security is an important issue for us. As The Lorax say in the Dr Seuss film “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Here you will find APC's secure online communications policy on how to keep yourself safe, and the people you work with.


[[Image:far.jpg|50px|link=Closer than ever]] '''[[Closer than ever]]'''


'''[[Secure online communications]]'''
We are far away, but working close. This section will help you understand how we develop our work being in different parts of the world and rarely seeing our colleagues face-to-face.


Security is an important issue for us. As The Lorax say in the Dr Seuss film “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Here you will find APC's secure online communications policy on how to keep yourself safe, and the people you work with.
[[Image:style.jpg|50px|link=http://www.apc.org/en/glossary/6 Glossary]] '''[http://www.apc.org/en/glossary/6 Glossary]'''


The APC glossary is a work-in-progress one. All the terms that are in the glossary appear highlighted throughout the website, with a link to its definition. So it’s a tool both for language workers and for the general public. If you feel that a new term should be added, please write to translation@apc.org


'''[[Far away so close: First steps in online work]]'''
[[Image:photo.jpg|50px|link=Picture gallery]] '''[[Picture gallery]]'''


We are far away, but working close. This section will help you understand how we develop our work being in different parts of the world and rarely seeing our colleagues face-to-face.
Looking for images to illustrate your material? Or just curious to see some of the team members at work? Then this is the place!

Latest revision as of 11:03, 3 February 2017

Article ideas

Ideas.jpg In this page we drop all those good ideas that we have for future articles. Check out our ideas!

Introducing GenderIT.org

Doc.jpg What is GenderIT.org

This page is designed to tell you who GenderIT.org is and to show you where the website sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.

Doc.jpg GenderIT.org's manifesto: What we do and why

This document aims to give a concise overview of what drives GenderIT.org and the editorial principles by which it operates.

Doc.jpg Our code of ethics

The aim of this document is to provide a clear understanding of the ethical responsibilities of those who write for the website, whether authors of articles or those leaving comments.

Audience.jpg Who does GenderIT.org speak to

Here you will find an overview of our main audiences and an explanation of why they are relevant for us.

Team.jpg GenderIT.org editorial team

Here you will find names, definition of roles, contact details and guidance on who to talk to about all that relates to GenderIT.org.

Introducing APCNews

Doc.jpg What is APCNews

This page is designed to tell you who APCNews is and to show you where the content produced for APCNews sits in relation to other websites of the Association for Progressive Communications.

Doc.jpg Editorial policy

APCNews editorial policy establishes the focus of interest, values, language and other standards that information produced by the APC must follow.

Audience.jpg Who does APCNews speak to

Here you will find an overview of our main audiences and an explanation of why they are relevant for us.

Team.jpg APCNews editorial team

Here you will find names, definition of roles, contact details and guidance on who to talk to about all that relates to APCNews.

Orientation for new writers and editors

Tool.jpg Orientation to GenderIT.org

Starting as a writer in GenderIT.org? You must have lots of questions on the procedures and expectations, so we put together this page to orientate you in this process.

Tool.jpg Orientation to APCNews

Starting as a writer in APCNews? You must have lots of questions on the procedures and expectations, so we put together this page to orientate you in this process.

Tool.jpg How to write for GenderIT.org

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

Style.jpg A guide for new editors

This is a series of guides to help editors new to GenderIT.org and APCNews to understand the priorities for the sites and provide a quick reference to important documents that you may need in your work.

FAQ.jpg Frequently asked questions

Here are many of the questions our writers have raised before, and we answer them for you in case you share them.

Tool.jpg TOR Columnist

Our columnists are carefully selected for their knowledge and writing. Here are terms of reference for column writing for GenderIT.org

Resources and references

Notes.jpg Meetings and notes

This is a repository of all editorial meeting notes and a calendar of upcoming meetings.

Style.jpg Style guide

This page gives advice and guidelines on the technicalities of writing for both GenderIT.org and APCNews.

Style.jpg Reference guide

APCNews, including GenderIT.org, follows an adapted version of the American Psychological Association (APA) style of referencing. Here you will find useful reminders and examples on how to apply it.

Style.jpg Writing English texts for a multilingual audience

Here you will find some do’s and dont's for native and near-native English language writers

Audio.jpg How to work with audio

The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will provide a road-map for those new to the medium of audio, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.

Video.jpg How to work with video

The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will provide a road-map for those new to the medium of video, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.

Photo.jpg How to work with images

The aim of this guide is to offer information and resources that will help provide technical tips on how to take a good photograph, while also providing quick links and reference for those with some experience who want a refresher on particular topics or questions.

Aid.jpg How to deal with vulnerable interviewees

This guide contains resources and important considerations to be put in place when conducting interviews, particularly with survivors of violence and sexual harassment.

Coverage.jpg General orientation for events coverage

GenderIT.org and APCNews have been recognised for the coverage done in events by readers and writers, becoming one of its substantial outputs. Here you will find a guide on how to proceed during an event coverage.

Security.jpg Secure online communications

Security is an important issue for us. As The Lorax say in the Dr Seuss film “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Here you will find APC's secure online communications policy on how to keep yourself safe, and the people you work with.

Far.jpg Closer than ever

We are far away, but working close. This section will help you understand how we develop our work being in different parts of the world and rarely seeing our colleagues face-to-face.

link=http://www.apc.org/en/glossary/6 Glossary Glossary

The APC glossary is a work-in-progress one. All the terms that are in the glossary appear highlighted throughout the website, with a link to its definition. So it’s a tool both for language workers and for the general public. If you feel that a new term should be added, please write to translation@apc.org

Photo.jpg Picture gallery

Looking for images to illustrate your material? Or just curious to see some of the team members at work? Then this is the place!