\ OPEN LETTER TO CONDOR CONTRIBUTORS - Mi 
The building of a journal begins with the mechanical orca on 
copy by the author. This work may be so managed that it will later ec 
toward accuracy of workmanship, dispatch in handling, and economy o 
tion. Codperation of author with editor, publisher and printer rola 
fit to all four. The author secures creditable presentation of his ideas, the e 
is relieved of needless drudgery, the publisher obtains the highest q nality and 
best service for the amount expended, and the printer profits by the eco no m; y f 
time, effort and materials. Mi AY Mis 
Ags regards the author, an important ec of his cobperation is to ‘ 
that his manuscript is as nearly as possible ready for delivery to the printer. __ 
The Condor is published by the Cooper Ornithological Club, and preationtiy # 
all the Club’s money goes into the magazine. Articles published | in The Condor — 
are written by Club members. Poor copy for the printer results in poor proof, | i, ey 
requiring repeated resetting of type and rereading of proof. Resetting type . 
costs money. Money saved by good management in this regard may be exnenaen yy \ 
toward a larger and better magazine. As an aid toward such ota a the fol- a tee 
lowing rules and recommendations have been drawn up. a a4 
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i Manuscripts, if not typewritten, should be in Bo clear handwriting. 3 
2. Use one side of the paper only. No circumstances allow of an exception to 
this rule. re 
3. In typewritten manuscript always leave double space between the lines. tas 
Pp ee copy leave as much space as is occupied by the written line — 
itsel 
4. Tiberal margins should be left at the ie and: idles of the sheers at least 
Vy, inches at the left side. ts 
5. The author should himself prepare copy for titles, and, whet needed, for 
sub-titles. 
6. The author should. ey prepare full re illuminating captions for ills. 
trations. Aen: 4 ye sa ia + 
RECOMMENDATIONS | * a Bye! | 
rangement of ee ma dl in logical sequence fe presentation, aha in ooteigeal : 
and clearness of statement. ‘But before the manuscript is submitted it will be, om 
well to give it thorough revision as a whole. The excision of superfluous: % 
and phrases, and of immaterial detail generally, will not only make fo : 
ness and precision, but will also reduce the cost of publication appre¢ b 
caseness 1s part ticularl, y to be recommended in papers on techmcal sw 
Observe Condor style and usage, familiarize yourself with its 1 
ures and prepare your paper accordingly. “General articles’”’ a 
“Wield and wendy items are printed in different styles. _ 
_ There are ‘‘manuals’’ published that give detailed instruction 
aration of manuscript. Those who eare to provide themselves wit. 
find them useful. - Two such standard pub ca ey are his 
of Manuscript, by the iraeenie: of California Press, 
_ Respectfully submitted, 
