Group hard at work on plagiarism, fabrication recommendations

Journalism professionals and academics representing a host of major organizations are conducting research aimed at producing practical recommendations for combating and dealing with plagiarism and fabrication. Their conclusions are to be presented at a summit that will be part of the 2013 ACES conference in St. Louis.

“We’re wrestling with some difficult questions,” said William G. Connolly, a retired senior editor of the New York Times, who is heading the group. “For example, there’s no accepted definition of plagiarism, let alone a standard approach to dealing with it. The committee members are breaking new ground here.”

» Learn more about the group and its work
» Read more about the summit, find out how to attend, and find resources

 The 2012 Headline Contest is now open!

The American Copy Editors Society’s annual contest offers a total of $3,250 in cash prizes. A plaque or certificate is awarded to all award winners and runners-up, including each contributor in the staff category. As always, current ACES members can submit their first entry free. Each additional entry is only $25. If you become a member, you also qualify for the member’s rate; otherwise, all nonmember entries are $50 apiece. Staff entries are $50. Student entries are free. Check out the rules or start your entry at http://www.copydesk.org/headlines. This year’s deadline is Thursday, January 31.

Become an ACES officer, make your nomination today

As the new year approaches, ask yourself: Would I like to run for the Executive Committee of ACES? The offices of vice president for membership, treasurer and secretary are up for election, as are three board seats, in February 2013. If you want to nomination yourself or someone you know, head over to the election page for details and this election year’s nomination form. If you have specific questions, contact Secretary David Sullivan at dsullivan@phillynews.com. Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 15.

ACES 2013: Registration open

Courtesy St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission

Registration is now open for the American Copy Editors Society’s 2013 National Conference April 4, 5 and 6 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis. Expect a wide variety of sessions for editors in all settings presented by some of the leading professionals in media and publishing. Outside of the sessions, you’ll have the chance to visit and network with colleagues from across the country and enjoy the sights of bustling downtown St. Louis. The 2013 conference also will feature a national media summit addressing problems of plagiarism and fabrication.

» Check out ACES 2013 website | » Go to ACES 2013 registration page

ACES partners with Journalism & Women Symposium

The American Copy Editors Society (ACES) is entering into a partnership with the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) that will offer members of each organization admission to both groups conferences and workshops at member rates.

Members from both organizations also will have the opportunity to attend and present at one-day training tracks at the other’s national conferences and will be able to enter each other’s contests at the member rate..

» Learn more about the agreement

Poynter expands ACES member discount

ACES members now get a 20 percent discount on all in-person Poynter Institute seminars. When you apply for a seminar, indicate you are an ACES member on the application.

Two upcoming seminars that might be of interest have late January application deadlines. They are: Essential Skills for New Managers and Tablet Storytelling.

ACES’ alliance with Poynter also entitles its members to a 25 percent discount on all of the courses offered by NewsU. That includes courses such as Mastering the Craft of Revision taught by former Poynter faculty member Chip Scanlan.

And don’t forget NewsU Webinars co-produced by ACES and Poynter are only $9.95 for ACES members. They cost everyone else $29.95. Next up: Clarity is Key, led by Lisa McLendon, ACES vice president of conferences. Look for one in March on preventing plagiarism.

Watch your ACES email for the Poynter discount codes. You can direct any questions to ACES board member Sue Bullard at sbullard@copydesk.org

ACES offers Twitter chats

ACES is offering an opportunity to discuss editing issues with some of the leaders in the field through a new twice-monthly Twitter chat. The #ACESchat is planned for the first and third Tuesday of the month, starting at 4 p.m. EST. Upcoming chats are Jan. 15 on freelance editing; Jan. 29 on ACES 2013 in St. Louis; and Feb. 5, “Your Grammar Questions Answered.”
» How to participate and find chat archives

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