CAI-NJ March 2021

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AUTHOR GUIDELINES... from page 44.

Article Specification If possible, please send your article via e-mail to the chapter office at brooke@cainj.org. Microsoft Word documents only. Generally, an article should not exceed 1500 words. 250-300 words of double-spaced text fits onto one 8 ½” x 11” page: therefore, a 500-word article usually fills two pages, double-spaced: a 750-word article usually comprises three pages, double-spaced and so forth. Language The following words shall be in lower case, except for at the beginning of a sentence: board, board of directors and association. All articles should be Be cognizant that readers need specific advice about specific issues. Articles in Community Trends® are most useful if they clearly explain why the subject is important to the reader. For example, an article discussing proposed legislation should clearly explain its ramifications. Keep this in mind as you formulate your article and focus your piece. Craft a Good Lead Hook your readers right away with a creative lead that lets them know why they should spend time reading your piece. Let your readers know if the information you are going to share will save them time, money or A Rule of Thumb for Word Count written in the third person. Limit Your Subject

Who canYOUR Association count on today for guidance in Transition and Construction Defect Litigation?

A Professional Corporation

Hueston McNulty, P.C. Defense and General Counsel Serving New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania N Value–Experience–Quality We provide our Association clients with qual- ity and value.We strive to solve the problem– resolve the issue–and make life easier for our Associations and their property managers. Samuel J. McNulty, Esq. smcnulty@huestonmcnulty.com /www.huestonmcnulty.com Tel: 973-377-0200 / Fax: 973-377-6328 Florham Park - Sparta - Toms River - Philadelphia - Manhattan

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