* LIFE Lines
*The Newsletter of Learning is For Everyone, Inc.
* http://www.LIFEofFlorida.org
* Call for Contributions for Winter 2005 Issue
* LIFE Lines, the quarterly newsletter of Learning is For Everyone, Inc.,
* is being republished with a new look, and seeks quality contributions
* from families, learners and the education sector. LIFE Inc. is an
* education resource organization supporting family choice in learning.
* We explore all facets of knowledge, education, and learning across a
* broad spectrum of related interests, including IT; bridging the digital
* divide; lifelong learning; alternative education including but not
* limited to home education; democratic schools, community schools,
* apprenticeships, and vocational education; multiple intelligence;
* experiential education; library science and more.
* We also welcome youth contributions, experiences and insights;
* artwork; "how-tos"; commentary and opinions (clearly identified as
* such). Please review our Submission Guidelines. We cannot include all
* contributions in every issue, but will be sure to communicate editorial
* decisions to contributors. The newsletter is published quarterly, with
* Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall issues. Deadlines for contributions
* are the 3rd Fridays of December, March, June, and September.
> LIFE Lines Submissions Guidelines
* DO try to keep articles at around 500 words.
* DO include a brief bio if you submit an article.
* DO include contact information.
* DO write with your audience in mind, always considering that what may
* seem very familiar to you may be completely foreign to someone else. So
* spell things out (define acronyms), briefly explain theories and so
* forth.
* DO keep your work issues-based. We will not accept any contributions
* that are vitriolic or that make personal attacks on anyone or
* anything. Back up your opinions with references and resources. LIFE
* Lines readers are presumed to be able to draw their own conclusions,
* but must be provided with comprehensive background and information in
* order to do so.
* DO write with a positive attitude and language.
* DO be sure to always include information on where readers can learn
* more about something, and try to include appropriate and sufficient
* references as needed.
* DO write with humor, maturity and sincerity.
* DO be very, very patient with your volunteer newsletter staff! This is
* a work in progress, and like wine and cheese, it will get better with
* age.
* DON'T advertise for anything commercial. You may give your opinion on
* a product, theory, curricula, etc., but do not actively endorse any
* commercial product. Instead, give readers a place to go for more
* information. This is an ethical issue for LIFE, Inc. We do not tell
* families what they should do -- we present information and empower
* families to decide for themselves.
* DON'T try to use LIFE Lines for your personal sounding board. Our
* mission is to inform, support and inspire. Yours should be, too.
* DON'T include too much personal information if you value your privacy.
* Remember this is also going out on the Internet and NOTHING on the
* Internet is private.
* If you're submitting children's work, *DO NOT* include their photos,
* full names, addresses, phone numbers or even contact info. You may use
* your own email for a contact address if you'd like. Just give your
*child's first name, and the general area you're in.
*DON'T be afraid to contact LIFE Inc. at info@lifeofflorida.org if you
* have any questions. :-)
* Please share this freely with anyone you think might be interested in
* contributing!