Editorial Checklist

The following checklist contains all of the important editorial guidelines you must adhere to while putting together your spreadsheet and hometowner template.

Important rules for your spreadsheet:

• File format must be Microsoft Excel (.xls) or Comma Delimited (.csv)
• The ZIP code column must be labeled “postal_code”
• There must be separate columns for the student’s first name and last name
• There must be a column for your student’s email addresses
• To include multiple email addresses, they must be in separate columns and have unique headings
• Avoid abbreviations and text in all caps that would stand out when merged into your template

Important rules for your templates:

• You must include a placeholder for the student’s first name and last name in your single format heading
• The student's hometown must be included in BOTH your single format and multiple format template
• Your school's name should appear in your headlines identifying you as the source of the news
• Headlines must be written in Title Case. Headlines in all caps will be converted.