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National Digital Library Program Writer's Handbook

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1. Introduction
 
2. Substantive Writing
 
3. Mechanics of Writing
3.1 Abbreviations and Names
3.2 Illustrations: Captions and Legends
3.3 Notes and Bibliographies
3.4 Numbers and Dates
3.5 Punctuation
3.6 Spelling and Special Terms
 
4. Editorial Process
 
5. Editorial Support
 
6. Collection Framework
6.1 About the Collection*
6.2 Acknowledgments*
6.3 Building the Digital Collection*
6.4 Cataloging the Collection
6.5 Copyright and Other Restrictions*
6.6 Related Resources
6.7 Scope and Content Note*
6.8 Selected Bibliography
6.9 Special Presentations**
6.10 Other Components
7. Learning Page
 
8. Today in History
 
9. Glossary
* This framework element is mandatory.
** This framework element is strongly recommended.

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    October 2000