Synopsis
InterArticles are the flagship written article format of The InterPlex. They consist of written contributions by one or more InterPlex contributors and/or editorial staff members on a wide variety of relevant topics, generally focusing on science, science communication, the science-policy interface, and community engagements. InterArticles are usually original contributions, but The InterPlex also occasionally republishes work originally published in other venues, as well as original translations of work published elsewhere. This checklist, which can be adapted for use as a template in a task management program, provides an overview of the standard InterArticle production process from the planning stage to publication and promotion.
1. Planning
- Identify contributor and send invitation
- Confirm contributor participation
- Assign primary editor
- Provide contributor with a copy of 1.2 Contributor guidelines
- Request an outline from contributor
- Review and approve outline
- Set target draft deadline and await submission
- Deadline reminder by X date
- Follow-up reminder by Y date if submission overdue
2. Production
- Once contributor has submitted a draft, conduct first editorial review, focusing on developmental points: assess the draft on strength of argument, structure, clarity, appropriate sourcing, and audience fit
- Return first review to contributor and establish second draft target deadline
- Once contributor has submitted a revised draft, conduct second editorial review, focusing on:
- Fact-checking and verification: verify that all quotations, dates, statistics, citations, hyperlinks, names, and affiliations cited in the piece are accurate and appropriate
- Confirming image/media permissions
- Copyediting and formatting: check the piece for grammar, spelling, flow, style guide compliance, heading and subheadings, and photo caption
- Return to contributor for feedback implementation and response. If additional changes are needed, attach instructions for revision; repeat the review process until a finished draft is ready
- Conduct final review and share with editorial team and contributor
- Receive final contributor approval
- Receive final editorial approval
- Mark as publication-ready
3. Publication and promotion
- Add all final deliverable files to the Google Drive, following 3.3 File naming best practices and 3.4 File organization best practices
- Schedule publication to website
- If contributor does not yet have a contributor profile, request bio information and create profile page
- Notify contributor when InterArticle is live and suggest sharing with their network
- Schedule social media promotion
- Schedule newsletter inclusion
Related
1.1 AI use guidelines
2.2 InterPod production checklist
2.4 InterDialogue production checklist
2.7 Social media post checklist