CAI-NJ October 2020

AUTHOR GUIDELINES... from page 49.

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memorable note. Like the rest of the article, conclusions should never be self-serving. Writing Recommendations Express your ideas with words that you are comfortable using. When in doubt about the rhythm of your words or cadence, read the sentences out loud. Ask someone who is not in your field of expertise to critique your article. Formulating an outline is one of the best ways to start an article. First, list all of your ideas on paper, then orga- nize them in a manner that allows for logical transition from one paragraph to the next. Use an active voice when- ever possible. For example, instead of “The documents were filed by the association” write, “The association filed the documents”. Shorter, concise sentences are more readable than long, run-on sentences. Add imagery to your story with anecdotes and memorable quotes. Deadlines: All articles are due in the chapter office 45 days prior to the month of publication, unless you are informed otherwise. Editorial Policy The Chapter/editor reserves the right to omit and/or condense infor- mation as necessary to accommodate the layout. We recommend that the author indicate which text could be omitted or condensed if need be. The author will be notified of changes when possible. We do not accept multiple submissions per issue. Please let us know if your article was submit-

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