[IMC-US] Re: Boston's editorial guidelines for a possible starting point

[focus]

hey pete, thanks for putting this out there.

i really like number three. i think it is very important to have an
emphasis on analysis as this is something greatly lacking in our society
at large.

> 3. Put events in context instead of simply providing a
> blow-by-blow account


~focus
pdximc volunteer


 That monkey > Pete Stidman< said:
> We deliberated on these forever, but they were
> designed to allow more articles to be centered.  The
> Most important feature of them is the last sentence:
> "They are only guidelines."  This means that these are
> rules that can be broken, allowing us to center
> national stories, global stories, or other things
> while still maintaining the integrity and qulaity of
> our site.
>
> We still have alot of work to do on our policies, but
> I think this one has worked pretty well.
>
> -Pete
>
> Here tis:
>
> Features Guidelines
>
> In selecting postings to feature in the center column,
> the Boston IMC's editorial collective looks primarily
> for articles that:
>
> 1. Are original, not simply reprints from
> mainstream/corporate sources;
> 2. Have timely relevance for Boston readers along with
> local details and connections where possible;
> 3. Put events in context instead of simply providing a
> blow-by-blow account
> 4. Use factual information from reliable sources; and
> 5. Are reasonably well written.
>
> These guidelines help us to maintain a site with both
> integrity and openness. They are only guidelines.
>
>
>
>
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