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Welcome!
Please review our guidelines carefully. An understanding of STRUCTURE’s parameters for
articles will provide you with a sound basis for submitting articles that end up in print!

Thank you for your interest in STRUCTURE® magazine. As

a premier publication of the National Council of Structural
Engineers Associations (NCSEA), the Structural Engineering
Institute (SEI) of ASCE, and the Council of American Structural
Engineers (CASE) of ACEC, STRUCTURE communicates with
every member of the leading structural engineering associa-
tions in the United States. STRUCTURE content is information
readers refer to, time and again.

We stress that the publication is a magazine. Our goal is to

provide structural engineers with casual reading on mate-
rials, techniques, professional issues, resources, and more.
With each article, we strive to provide a detailed overview
STRUCTURE® of the subject, and encourage readers to reach out for more
The Practicing Structural Engineer’s Resource in-depth information. STRUCTURE is not a journal. Lengthy,
in-depth papers are not standard fare in the magazine.
Vision
STRUCTURE magazine will be the premier Our publication is unique; its oversight is provided by an
resource for practicing structural engineers. Editorial Board comprised of structural engineers repre-
senting a wide cross-section of specialties. The Editorial
Mission Board’s oversight has made STRUCTURE magazine the pre-
The Editorial Board will engage, enlighten, and mier resource for practicing structural engineers… quality
empower structural engineers by publishing
content generated by SE’s for SE’s.
interesting, informative, and inspirational content in
STRUCTURE magazine that is professionally relevant,
In addition to assisting in developing/maintaining the
technically reliable, and intellectually refreshing
magazine’s annual Editorial Calendar, Editorial Board mem-
Objectives bers are the primary contacts for STRUCTURE’s authors.
Through STRUCTURE magazine, Whether an author is contacted by the magazine to write
the Editorial Board will: an article, or he/she has presented an abstract that has
Disseminate useful tips, tools, and techniques that been approved for a future issue, an Editorial Board mem-
will help structural engineers increase the quality, ber is assigned to each article proposed for print. These
productivity, and profitability of their work. “Shepherds” assist authors with content, criteria, dead-
Introduce new and innovative concepts lines, article reviews and more.
in structural engineering through project
descriptions, case studies, lessons learned, and We look forward to working with you!
other approaches.
Promote structural engineering as a true
profession, not merely a technical avocation,
and highlight how it is unique from the
other design disciplines.

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Article Guidelines and Rules
Remember that articles must be of interest as information to the
reader. In general, it is important to write articles that are infor-
mative, timely, and practical to structural engineers. We remind
authors that STRUCTURE magazine is not a refereed journal. As
such, lengthy and detailed “papers” will not be accepted.

Appropriate content for STRUCTURE magazine includes

Technical, Project, Product, InSights, and Forum articles, as
well as Letters to the Editor; they should be original and not
previously published or concurrently submitted elsewhere. Other general rules to remember while developing your
Prospective authors may offer articles, or STRUCTURE maga- article include:
zine may invite articles from individuals or organizations.
• No more than three authors will receive byline credits.
No articles are guaranteed publication; all articles are sub- It is the primary author’s responsibility to obtain article
ject to the same scrutiny before acceptance, regardless of approval from all author’s prior to submission. If the
the source. Publisher encounters disagreement between authors at
For invited articles, STRUCTURE magazine may provide an the time of “layout review,” it is likely that the article will
abstract to guide the author on key points of interest. be pulled until the issues are resolved.
• No more than 3 to 5 graphics (including all photographs,
Editorial Board members are assigned to articles and authors figures and drawings) should accompany articles, unless
to clarify requirements and assist with content. These “Shep- the author and Shepherd agree to a need for more graphics
herds” are a resource for article criteria, review, and deadlines. to adequately express information and reduce the amount
of text to compensate.
When preparing an article, consider the following:
• Limit the use of tables. Although they are useful to present
• Use simple, clear language and include definitions of terms data, remember that large tables can significantly reduce
and abbreviations. the number of words that will fit into the printable space
• Start with a clear and logical structure for your information. allotted for your article.
• Outline main points. Do your points follow logically? • Generally, the extensive use of quotes in articles is
• Keep similar topics together in the flow of the article. discouraged, since authors should be knowledgeable
• Write in plain English. Avoid jargon. Use short words. enough about their subject matter to use their own words
• You are writing for a publication of general interest. An and not rely on other authorities. However, an occasional
appropriate rule is to write as if you were describing the well-phrased quote that helpfully bolsters a specific point
contents of your article to a colleague or friend. that the author is making will usually not be a problem. In
• Avoid the inclusion of mathematical equations, unless all cases, the Publisher reserves the right to edit the article
absolutely necessary. and will make the final decision in the matter.
• Laudatory language and self-promotion are prohibited. • All submissions must include a byline, and a one or
• Do not write in the first person. two-sentence description of the author(s). Each Author
• Avoid the use of passive voice (“The project was Tag should also include an email address or telephone
designed …”). number for readers to contact you for more information.
Lengthy biographies and/or resumes are not acceptable.
References are not published in the magazine, but should be
Author photographs will not be included with any article.
provided on a separate page for posting in the online version
• When submitting an article, please include your full name,
of the article on the STRUCTURE magazine website. This al-
title, current affiliation, and email address, as requested on
lows the reader to access additional information on the topic. Be
the Author forms.
cautious about including references to Web pages, as websites
• Include at least five (5) keywords with every article. All
change frequently, and may or may not be stable.
printed articles are posted on the STRUCTURE website.
When an article contains symbols and unusual characters, Keywords will facilitate searching for your article on-line.
as in formulas, it can be helpful to fax a copy of the article to • All submissions must be accompanied by appropriate
the Editor at 608-524-4432. This ensures that electronic trans- signed Forms (see Forms section). The article will not be
missions and differences in word processing programs do not published unless appropriate forms are received at the
alter the symbol(s) in any way. Publisher prior to final article deadlines.

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 Project Articles
Project Articles should be informative. By definition, a project
is something that has been or will be undertaken. These ar-
ticles should not be written about theory.

To be of interest to STRUCTURE magazine readers, project

articles must include unique structural aspects, unusual and/
or innovative structural solutions, etc. These aspects should
be able to be used by the readers on their own projects. Con-
sider providing:

• Introduction or overview of the project, including why

it is exemplary. This portion of the article should be in a
newsworthy format, easily read.
Article Types • Brief descriptions of project details. Do not include design
details to the extreme, or design formulas.
In general, STRUCTURE magazine prints the following types/
lengths of articles: Authors should include as much information as possible that
would be of technical interest to practicing structural engi-
Technical Articles 1,800 to 2,400 words neers, such as:
Project Articles 1,200 to 1,600 words
Forum Articles 800 to 1,000 words • Structural engineering design features of interest,
Product Articles 800 to 1,000 words including special design criteria.
InSights Articles 700 to 900 words • What is the most significant item in the design?
Letters 100 to 200 words • Describe any unique challenges.
• Special lessons learned from the design and construction.
Our goal for the printed article is tied to the number of pag- • Special conditions, design or research.
es available. Page count is based on a combination of word • Applicable codes and standards.
counts and the number of graphics in the article. The word • Loadings when appropriate.
counts listed here will be reduced, depending on the number • Computer programs used for design and document
and size of graphics and tables, to fit printed page limitations. preparation.
Examples can be provided upon request. • Costs if appropriate.
Descriptions of these general article types, including sugges- • Photographs or graphics depicting design features,
tions and restrictions, are included below. construction, unusual elements, etc.
• A listing of Project Team Members including city and state
of applicable office of:
Technical Articles • SER–design and/or construction, where appropriate
• Owner
These articles present technical information on subjects of in-
• Architect of Record
terest to structural engineers. Topics can include:
• Contractors (primary and specialty)
• Codes and standards • Fabricators, where appropriate
• Design and analysis • Other integral team members, such as landscape
• Technology advances and their use by structural engineers architects, mechanical, HVAC, etc.
• Business practices, management, growth, and other • Structural software used
business topics
Project articles should be no more than 1,600 words, and
• Education, professional development, and licensure
should include at least three general photographs/figures/
Technical articles should be no more than 2,400 words, and drawings relating to the material discussed in the article.
include figures, graphics or other images appropriate to the Graphics can include construction and/or completed project
topic to add visual interest. Please remember that extra photographs, renderings, line drawings, etc. Please remem-
graphics and tables will reduce the maximum word count. ber that extra graphics and tables will reduce the maximum
(See Graphics Guidelines for information on type, resolution word count. (See Graphics Guidelines for information on
and submission.) type, resolution and submission.)

Include Author(s) contact information, so that the reader may Include Author(s) contact information, so that the reader may
have a point of reference for possible questions. have a point of reference for possible questions.

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Forum Articles Letters to the Editor
Forum articles express opinions on issues relevant to the Letters to the Editor are encouraged. Guidelines for submis-
structural engineering profession. They may take a point/ sion of Letters to the Editor include:
counterpoint form with two opposing opinions, or may pres-
• The subject of the letter must be relevant to an article,
ent only a single view. Forum articles may be critical of the
editorial, or column in STRUCTURE magazine, printed
profession, but criticism must be constructive. Slander or li-
within the last three issues (determined by the date of
belous statements are prohibited.
receipt of the letter by the Publisher).
By nature, Forum articles may be controversial. They should • Letters to the Editor should be no longer than 200 words,
encourage healthy debate. STRUCTURE magazine will en- and must be signed.
courage readers to add to the discussion by submitting com- • All letters will be reviewed by the Chair of the Editorial
ments for possible future publication. Board, Editor and Publisher. The Chair and Editor will have
the final say regarding what is printed.
Forum articles are limited to a maximum of 1,000 words. If
• Editor and Publisher reserve the right to edit the letter.
graphics are provided, please remember that graphics and
Also, in some cases, only a portion of the letter may be
tables will reduce the maximum word count.
printed.
• In some cases, STRUCTURE will provide the author of
InSights Articles the original referenced article an opportunity to provide a
response to the Letter.
InSights articles are written about trends, changing tech- • Due to space constraints, letters to the editor may not be
nologies, material updates, etc. These articles are limited to published in the print magazine. However, Letters to the
one page in length, and are intended to notify structural en- Editor are published to the STRUCTURE website regularly.
gineers of evolving issues. InSights articles are limited to a
maximum of 900 words and may include a graphic. Please
remember that extra graphics and tables will reduce the max-
imum word count. (See Graphics Guidelines for information
on type, resolution and submission.)

Product Articles
Product articles should be non-vendor-specific and are lim-
ited to a maximum of 1,000 words. Articles that essentially
promote a particular company, product or service are not con- Project Team
sidered publishable; contact the Publisher for advertising
If your article describes a project, research study, or other
opportunities. Please send an outline prior to submitting a
undertaking that involves a group or team, please include a
product story.
Project Team listing. Team listings should include Company
Product stories should include figures, graphs, or other visu- Name (or University, Group, etc.), City, State, and the Com-
al aids appropriate to the topic. Please remember that extra pany’s role on the project. (See page 3 under Project Articles
graphics and tables will reduce the maximum word count. for more detail on Project Teams.)

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Writing Tips
Create a working title
Your working title helps focus your ideas. Make it brief (three
to six words), use an active verb, and aim to be clever but
not obtuse. If you cannot limit the title to three to six words,
consider breaking the title into a title and subtitle.

Write a lead sentence

or paragraph
This should compel your audience to read the article. A sur-
prising statistic, a witty or shocking quotation, a question, a
scenario, or an analogy, are among the devices you can incor-
porate into a lead. Most important, your lead must be relevant
to your topic and get to the point quickly. What is the purpose
of your story? or resumes are not acceptable Author Tags. Also include full
name, title, current affiliation, location, and contact informa-
tion for all authors at the end of the manuscript.
The body of the article
Use headings/subheadings in the manuscript to signal to the
Edit and re-write
reader the direction and focus the story is taking.
Edit your article thoroughly at least twice. Delete unneces-
Be comprehensive. Use details that add clarity. Provide statis-
sary words and phrases. Turn passive sentences into active
tics, dates, and quantities that support your points.
ones. Move paragraphs to achieve continuity.
Pertinent information that is related but perhaps self-con-
Rewrite entire sections. Make sure that every paragraph fol-
tained (e.g., steps in a process or a list of resources) can often
lows logically from the one before it. Introduce subheadings
be organized in a sidebar – a box of information that stands
at least every other page. Don’t be satisfied until every sen-
apart from, but within, the article. Sidebars are included in
tence says precisely what you want it to say.
maximum word counts.

Technical tips
In conclusion
• Spell out measurements and other abbreviations (e.g.
Make your conclusion as memorable as your lead. To quote
“inches”, not “in.”; “feet”, not “ft.”). Do not use symbols
the editors of Harvard Business Review, “A good conclusion
to replace words (e.g. " for inch; ' for feet).
adds something new, but relevant, to the article – a forecast,
• If an organization, code, or other title has an acronym,
a challenge, a clinching bit of evidence, or, ideally, something
spell it out once (the first time it is used) and provide the
to do on Monday morning.”
acronym. After that, you only need to use the acronym;
e.g., the National Council of Structural Engineers
Provide the by-line Associations (NCSEA); after this reference, the acronym
NCSEA can be used on its own.
That is, the full name(s) of the author(s). Include appropriate • Avoid the inclusion of mathematical equations, unless
suffixes (e.g. Ph.D., P.E., S.E., SECB). A maximum of three au- absolutely necessary. When an article contains symbols
thors are permitted for printed articles. and unusual characters, as in formulas, consider faxing
a copy of the article to the Publisher. This ensures
that electronic transmissions and differences in word
Provide the author information processing programs do not alter the symbol(s) in any way.
Write a one- or two-sentence Author Tag for each author that • All graphics, illustrations, line art, and photographs used
includes an email address or telephone number for readers to with articles in STRUCTURE are labeled as Figures. If you
contact you for more information. Lengthy biographies and/ will refer to a graphic in your article, use the term Figure

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 for all of them (do not switch from Figure to Photograph to
Drawing labels within the article). Begin numbering with
the first time you reference a graphic, and proceed with
numbering logically.
• Write in plain English. Avoid jargon. Use short words.
• Do not write in the first person. (e.g., “We provided several
alternatives, each incorporating different materials.”
Instead write, “The design firm provided several
alternatives, each incorporating different materials.”
Replace “I” with “the author”.)
• Write in an active, not passive, voice. A simple tip on
defining passive sentences is to look for the word “by”, or Dimensions
sentences that could be expanded with “by me,” “by the
Dimensions should be in English units whenever possible.
designer,” “by them,” etc. Or, look for instances when the
Metric equivalents can be included in parentheses after the
“what” of the verb begins the sentence. To change the
English unit. Spell out units whenever feasible; in particular,
voice to active, replace “by” with the active form of the
do not use ' or " marks to denote feet and inches. For example,
verb referenced; then, make the “what” of the verb end
do not use 5'. Use 5 feet instead.
the sentence. For example:

Passive voice Active voice

Double-check article accuracy
The music is heard I hear the music.
by me. Review your original source material and verify every
The music is being I am hearing the name, date, fact and figure. Content accuracy is your re-
heard by me. music. sponsibility, not that of NCSEA, CASE, SEI, the Publisher,
The music was being I was hearing the or the Editorial Board.
heard by me. music. All articles and graphics will be submitted directly to the Shep-
The music had been I had heard the music. herd assigned to your article. All Forms should be emailed/
heard by me. faxed directly to the Publisher. Your Shepherd will provide you
The music will be I will hear the music. with his/her contact information. Contact information for the
heard by me. Publisher is included at the end of this document (page 11).

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Submission Guidelines
The length of article will be based on word count for ease
Article Acceptance
of reference, and should be discussed prior to submission.
Articles must be submitted in electronic format. Electronic Manuscripts/abstracts are evaluated based on originality
formats must be PC compatible, in MS Word, Word Perfect, of topics, readability, soundness of content, timeliness, and
.txt, or .rtf. PDF formats are not acceptable. Avoid any addi- interest to our readers. We may accept your article outright, or
tional formatting, unless the author is trying to emphasize accept it contingent on your revision(s). All accepted articles
portions for the editorial staff. Include full name, title, current are subject to editing for style, clarity, unacceptable language
affiliation, location and contact information for all authors at and grammar, and length.
the end of the manuscript.
The Publisher assumes that all authors have approved arti-
Do not submit graphics within articles. These embedded cle content before the article is submitted for publication. If
graphics cannot be used in print. You may submit a second the Publisher encounters disagreement between authors at
version of the article with graphics embedded to provide the time of “layout review,” it is likely that the article will be
graphic placement/layout suggestions. It is preferred that pulled until the issues are resolved.
the “layout” version of the article be submitted in PDF
format. A “layout” version is not a replacement for the text-
only electronic version noted above.
Issue Assignment and Editing
Your article will be assigned an issue upon agreement to
Unsolicited articles should be submitted in abstract form first.
write the article. In rare cases when STRUCTURE magazine
If the article concept is accepted for publication, a Shepherd
has either too much material for a given issue, or needs to
will be assigned to explain the magazine’s perception of con-
publish an article immediately, your article may be moved
tent for the expanded article, criteria, deadlines, etc.
to another issue. Please note that Shepherds will suggest
Articles submitted for publication should be original, and not changes for article length and readability. Should the author
previously published or under consideration for publication not be comfortable with suggested changes, the article can
elsewhere. All articles published become the copyrighted be pulled from consideration for publication.
property of NCSEA. Authors are required to sign and submit
Your writing style is your own, and we make every attempt
the unaltered “New Material Assurance Form” prior to publi-
to preserve it as we prepare your manuscript for publication.
cation. Reprint of the article in other venues, as printed in the
We do try to make the copy as substantive, clear, and lively as
magazine, will be by permission of NCSEA only.
possible. If your article is substantially revised, we will send
Copyright refers to the article as printed, not the intellectual you the edited version, and you will have approximately three
content. Authors are free to use the content, in a re-written days to review it.
article, in other venues. Graphics remain the property of the
The Publisher provides authors with a courtesy review
author, but release for use in STRUCTURE also grants permis-
copy of the article “as laid out.” This quick final review is
sion for the magazine to use a credited copy of the graphic in
to ensure that photos and captions are appropriately paired,
a future issue(s). (See Forms section.)
symbols and other non-standard items are correct, etc. Your
The Publisher assumes that materials submitted for publica- review is limited to graphical layout and any errors in text.
tion are properly available for general dissemination to the Please refrain from large edits and re-writing of the article.
readership of the publication for which the article is intended. Substantive changes to article content are not permitted dur-
It is the responsibility of the author(s), not STRUCTURE mag- ing this review. If content changes are required at this stage,
azine, to determine whether disclosure of material requires the article may be pulled and printed in a future issue.
prior consent from other parties, and if so, to obtain it.
If questions arise after that, we will call you, but otherwise,
The Editorial Board may consider the inclusion of previ- the next time you see your article will be when it is in print!
ously published articles upon receipt of appropriate written
Please refer to the Graphics Guidelines section for infor-
permission of the original author and/or publisher. If the
mation on submitting artwork, figures, line drawings,
article is a reprint, the unaltered “Reprint Consent Form”
photographs, etc.
will be required for all components prior to publication.
(See Forms section.)

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Graphics Guidelines
Photos, drawings, and other graphics not only add informa-
tion, but provide appeal to an article as well. When submitting
your article, include good-quality artwork. Remember that, in
general, graphics are limited to 3 – 5 per article. Also, imag-
es and tables reduce maximum word counts. More graphics
may be appropriate to your article; however, text length may
have to be shortened to accommodate them. Supplied artwork,
graphics and photographs should follow the mechanical speci-
fications noted below.

The Publisher offers an Intranet for uploading/submitting

large graphics files. Please contact the Publisher’s Graphics
Department for uploading instructions (refer to the Contact
Us section of this document).

Digital images are acceptable and may be sent electronically

via email, uploaded to our Intranet site, or submitted on DVD-
ROM, or CD-ROM storage mediums. The Publisher may offer
non-copyright stock images for use with the article.

Each image must be submitted as an individual file. Accept-

able formats include JPEG, TIF, EPS, or high-resolution PDF.
Do not send GIF files. All images should be submitted at the
highest resolution possible (minimum 300 DPI). All the text
in the photo, graphic, or drawing must be readable at print
resolution or the graphic will not be included in your article.

Do not submit graphics embedded in a word processing doc-

ument. Photos embedded in word processing documents are
helpful for determining placement in your article, however,
individual files must still be submitted.

If your photograph was prepared digitally (i.e. with a digital

camera or as a screen shot), please use the highest possible
resolution setting (300 dpi or greater). Low resolution graph-
ics cannot be digitally enlarged. Low resolution electronic
Make sure that your graphics submission is accompanied
artwork and photos will not be printed.
by a listing of all captions, clearly linked to each image’s file
If you have a graphic that you would like to submit as a pos- name (see the Forms section). If there are copyright referenc-
sible cover option, it needs to be at least 7˝x10˝ at 300 DPI. es necessary for any graphics, include them in the captions.

In-Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator files are acceptable. All Please contact the Publisher’s Graphics Department if you
fonts and graphics used must accompany these files. Sup- have any questions regarding graphics preparation and
porting files must be correctly linked to the document. submission.

Article graphics must be submitted to the publisher’s cloud storage. A link to the site can be found on the STRUCTURE
website (www.STRUCTUREmag.org) on the For Authors page. Contact your Shepherd or the publisher for instructions
that include login credentials.

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Author Checklist
Is this an original work that has not been published elsewhere? Reprints will be
published only with prior Editorial Board approval and appropriate permission forms.

Does this article promote a specific product, service or company? If so, reconsider.

Is this an unsolicited article? If so, please submit an abstract for consideration.

Did you read and follow the Article Guidelines and Writing Tips?

Did you read and follow the Submission Guidelines?

Did you read and follow the Graphics Submission Guidelines?

Does the article contain a byline and a one- or two-sentence description of the author(s)?

Have all co-authors reviewed and approved the article and graphics prior to submission
for publication?

Did you include appropriate graphics, with captions and any photo credits if applicable?

Are your graphics submitted as individual files formatted as JPG, TIF, EPS, PICT, or
high-resolution PDF? Are all graphics at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI?

If your article contains symbols or unusual characters, did you fax a copy of the article to
the Publisher?

Will you submit the article as an acceptable digital word processing or text file via
e-mail, ZIP disk, DVD-ROM, or CD-ROM?

Have you provided a minimum of five (5) keywords with your article and/or on the
appropriate form?

Have you forwarded a signed hard copy of all pertinent forms to the Publisher?

Author Intent Form

New Material Assurance Form
Graphic/Caption Listing Sheet
Reprint Consent Form

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Authorizations/Assurances
Congratulations!
The hard work is done. Your article is complete and you are ready to submit it for publication.

Now comes the fun part…the paperwork! OK…not the most fun you have ever had, but nevertheless,
necessary. The appropriate form(s) and all graphics information MUST be submitted before it will be con-
sidered for publication. Here’s how to determine what to submit:

Step I
Decide which form to submit…

Has this article been published anywhere else?

If yes, it is considered a “reprint”. Please complete the Reprint Consent Form.

If no, please complete the New Material Assurance Form.

Step II
Graphics are an integral part of your article. Clearly identify all graphics…

Here are important instructions for submitting graphics:

1. Have you read the Graphics Guidelines?

2. Provide a list of filenames for the graphics files that you will submit. It can be helpful
to number the graphics submitted and include the number in the filename.
3. Please note the format of the graphic. (e.g., slide, photo, camera ready art, brochure,
digital, etc.)
4. Captions enhance the article. Please suggest a caption for each photo/ graphic. We
urge you to use the attached Graphic/Caption Listing Sheet. (If you provide your own
listing, please do so as an additional page in your text document. Please remember to
associate each graphic caption with its corresponding filename, to facilitate matching
captions to figures.)
5. For all copyrights held by others, include the copyright owner in the caption. And,
credit the photographer (if possible).
6. To submit your graphics, use the link on the STRUCTURE website. (See Graphic
Guidelines, page 8)

Step III
Sit back and relax…

We will contact you with any questions/comments and an opportunity to review the edited
copy and layout.

Thank you for your submission. We look forward to working with you!

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Required Forms Author Intent Form…

Article
Instructions:
Anticipated Issue:
Author Intent to produce an article for STRUCTURE® magazine

New Material Assurance Form

The undersigned intends to produce an article for publication in STRUCTURE magazine, and warrants
that they have obtained and read the Author’s Guidelines (available for download at
www.STRUCTUREmag.org or via e-mail from Please
the publisher). Please
complete all provide
pertinent the following
information. information:
Save a copy of the completed form to your computer. Print the form, sign
and date; fax or scan/e-mail the signed form to the Publisher. For all additional authors (maximum of 2) – forward an electronic
copy of the completed form and request that they print, sign & date, and fax or scan/e-mail the signed form to the Publisher.
Topic:
Primary Author’s Contact Information
Article Title:

The STRUCTURE magazine website has the most current Contact

Outline/Description will be submitted Name:
on: (date)
Alternate Contact:
Draft article will be submitted on: (date)
Graphic/Caption Listing Sheet
Company:
Final article will be submitted on: (date)
Address:

version of all of the required forms, on the For Authors page.

(This page is provided for your convenience)
City/State/Zip:
Primary Author Contact Information: Author:
Phone: Fax:
Contact Name: E-Mail:
Article Title: Reprint Consent Form
Alternate Contact: Name: Important Note:
Author 2: Author’s
For all copyrights held by others, you must include Contact
the copyright Information
owner (photo credit) in the caption.
Company: E-mail:
Name: Instructions: Please complete all pertinent information. Save a copy of the completed form to your computer. Print the form, sign

Author Intent Form

Address: Author 3: Graphic # or and date; fax or scan/e-mail the signed form to the Publisher.
E-mail: Format * Proposed Caption
Filename
City/State/Zip: Please provide five (5) keywords from your article (for use in future indexes to enhance searchContact
ability) Name:
Phone: Fax: Alternate Contact:
Email: Company:
AUTHOR’S ASSURANCE AND AGREEMENT

New Material Assurance Form

Address:
The author represents and warrants that his/her part of the work as submitted will in no way violate any copyright, or
Print Name: any other right, and will contain nothing libelous or otherwise unlawful. This article, in full or in part,City/State/Zip:
has not been
printed in any other publication.
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