Introduction to Professional Writing
English 290
Handout 10— Contract Template

Use this template to devise your contract. Due Thursday, April 5.

 

Syllabus

Handouts

CONTRACT TEMPLATE

 

I. DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AS A CONTENT WRITER
As web content writer, I will . . . .

 

II. CONTENT WRITER DEADLINES
Use schedule provided below--this one is pretty inflexible.

 

III. DESCRIPTION OF TEAM ROLE
As a member of the X team, I'm responsible for . . . .
My team is responsible for . . . .

 

IV. TEAM ROLE DEADLINES
Use schedule provided below but update and insert any new knowledge

 

V. DELIVERABLES
content deliverables and dates - very specific
team deliverables and dates - very specific

 

CALENDAR

 

subject to revision and updating

Tuesday April 3: Proposal assignment due - all students

Tuesday April 3: Final discussion of visual choices.

Thursday April 5: Proposals returned to owners

Thursday April 5: Splash and main graphics due. Photos of students begin.

Tuesday April 10: Draft 1 due all articles

Thursday April 10: Drafted versions of web pages on exhibit

Thursday April 12: Photos of class and students due

Thursday April 12: Draft 1 returned for revision

Tuesday April 17: Draft 2 due all articles

Tuesday April 17: Finalize article templates

Thursday April 19: Draft 2 returned

Thursday April 19: Begin incorporation of some finished articles. This is the date that doesn't mesh with text editor dates. Maybe we can assign some Friday and Monday due dates or encourage some writers to finish up early.

Tuesday April 24: Final articles due. Finish incorporation of articles.

Thursday April 26:All aspects of website completed