Announcement
Guide |
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| Subject Line | |
| ….Accurately describes announcement | |
| ….Enticing to reader | |
| ….Shorter than 55 characters | |
| ….Correct spelling and grammar | |
| ….Avoids all capital letters | |
| Header | |
| ….Identifies sender | |
| ….Identifies organization | |
| ….Includes date | |
| ….Identifies Newsgroups to which sent | |
| Announcement | |
| ….News in first line | |
| ….Factual | |
| ….Short (About one screenful) | |
| ….Creative presentation | |
| ….Gives away something of value | |
| ….Tells reader how to contact you | |
| ….Signature block (if needed) | |
| Newsgroups/Web site | |
| ….List target newsgroups | |
| ….Allows posting or takes announcements | |
| ….Appropriate for Subject (Provide explanation) | |
| Other (Fill in) |
Last Updated on 1/11/99
By James L. Horton