Synergist articles should be short, punchy and to the point. Less is more. All submissions will be edited for space, style and clarity. For specific word count information, consult with editorial staff. Articles should be submitted via e-mail. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted.
Clarity: Think of the basics of newswriting, the five Ws―who, what, when, where, why. When writing, think of how your work will affect other industrial hygienists. Why should they care? What impact will it have on them? What’s new or different? Updates on current or continuing projects also are good. Focusing on practical applications and relevance to daily jobs is a key component for all materials.
Simplicity: The Synergist is designed to be a quick read. Keep prose simple and readable. Pretend you're explaining what you do to someone outside the profession. Avoid jargon. Offer suggestions on steps to implement ideas discussed in articles. Synergist readers particularly appreciate practical articles that they can use in their daily work.
Graphics: To be usable for print, photos and other graphics must be submitted as high-resolution files (at least 300 dpi) and in either JPG or TIF format. For more information, contact the editors.
Contact information: Please include names and phone numbers with all articles so that readers who want more information can contact the source directly.
For more information on contributing to The Synergist, contact the editors.