AUTHORS' GUIDELINES
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| Subject Matter: JMS publishes articles of interest to people of French
Canadian descent. Articles dealing with history and genealogy are of
primary interest, although articles on related topics will be
considered. Especially desirable are articles dealing with sources and
techniques, i.e. "how-to guides." |
Length: Length of your article should be determined by the scope of your
topic.
Unusually long articles should be written in such a way that they can be
broken
down into two or more parts. Surnames should be capitalized. |
| Style: A clear, direct conversational style is preferred. Keep in mind
that most of our readers have average education and intelligence. An
article written above that level will not be well received. |
| Manuscripts: This publication is produced on an IBM-compatible computer,
using state of the art desktop publishing software. While this software
has the capability to import text from most word-processing programs, we
prefer that you submit your article in straight ASCII text or in
WordPerfect 5.1 or 6.x format on 3.5" floppy disk.
If you do not use an IBM-compatible computer, or do not have access to
a computer, your manuscript should be typewritten on 8.5" x 11"
paper. It should be double-spaced with a 1-inch margin all around.
If notes must be used, endnotes
are preferable over footnotes. A bibliography is desirable. |
Illustrations: Our software is capable of importing graphics in
most IBM-compatible formats.
Vector graphics (PIC, PLT, WMF, WMT, CGM, DRW, or EPS) are preferred over
bit-mapped graphics (BMP, MSP, PCX, PNT, or TIF). Scanned images can
also be used. We prefer the Tagged Image File Format (TIF) for scanned
photos.
You may also submit printed black-and white photographs. We will have
them
scanned if, in our opinion, the photo adds enough to the article to
justify the cost. |
| Other Considerations: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all
material submitted.
All material published in Je Me Souviens is copyrighted and becomes the
property of the AFGS.
All material submitted for publication must be original. Previously
published material, except that which is in the public domain, will be
accepted only if it is submitted by the author and is accompanied by a
signed release from the previous publisher.
Articles that promote a specific product or service, or whose subject
matter is inappropriate, will be rejected. |
Members' Corner: Members' Corner is a section whose purpose is to
provide a
conduit by which our members may contact each other for the purpose of
exchanging information. This is a service provided for members only at no
cost on a space-available basis. You may submit short items (one or two
paragraphs) in the following categories: |
| Work in Progress - If you are involved in an unusual project or are
researching a specific subject or surname, you may use Members' Corner to
announce this fact. Members able to help are encouraged to contact
you. |
| Books Wanted - If you are searching for a book or books to aid you in
your research, you may advertise your need here. Please include as much
information as possible about the books, i.e. title, author, publisher,
publication date, etc. |
| Books for Sale - We will accept items for used books which you wish to
sell, or for books you have personally authored. Be sure to include the
name of the book and your asking price.
Book dealers may not use this space. Book dealers are encouraged to
purchase advertising space in this journal. Rates are published
below. |
| Cousin Search - If you have a living relative with whom you have lost
contact, you may use this space to help in your search. Include the
person's full name and last known address, along with any other pertinent
information. |
| All submissions to Members' Corner must include your name, address and
phone number. Deadlines are 15 January for the Spring issue, and 15 August
for the Fall issue. Keep in mind that this is a semi-annual publication.
Where time is important, items should be sent to AFGnewS. |
To Submit Articles:
Mail all submissions to Paul P. Delisle,
P.O. Box 830,
Woonsocket, RI 02895-0870 |
