AMWA Journal

Volume 27 Number 2 Click here for entire Journal issue or below for individual articles
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

50 From the Editor
"An Opportunity Not to Be Missed," by Lori Alexander, MTPW, ELS

FEATURES
51 Editing Research Consent Forms for Lay Readers

By Kristofer S. Griffith, Lisa Shilling Wright, Jennifer Hackworth, and Sara Gilheart

Best practices for improving the readability of informed consent documents for research studies

55 Results of the 2011 AMWA Salary Survey

By Susan Bairnsfather

A detailed look at the results from AMWA’s sixth salary survey

64 See You in Sacramento: Preview of AMWA’s 72^nd Annual Conference

By Brian Bass

A look ahead to featured speakers from the FDA, and networking and educational opportunities

DEPARTMENTS

66 Regulatory Insights: Templates: The Basics of Document Automation

By Danny A. Benau, MSOD, PhD, Barbara Snyder, MA, and Peggy Boe, RN

e12 Online Exclusive: Template Tips

Step-by-step instructions for using templates

68 Freelance Forum

The panel answers questions related to working with contract research organizations and expanding into global markets.

70 CME Rising: Shifting the Teaching Paradigm in Continuing Medical Education

By Johanna Lackner Marx, MPH, MSW, CCMEP

Discussion of the differences between continuing medical education for physicians and continuing professional development

74 Practical Matters: Focus on Productivity: Creating Your Own Zen Zone

By April Reynolds, MS, ELS

Tips to de-stress your work environment

77 Around the Career Block

Managerial Effectiveness: A Quick Guide to Setting Clear Expectations

By Janice M. Sabatine, PhD

Organization Profile: Society for Technical Communication

By Elizabeth Frick, PhD

80 In the News

Abstract Quality: Not an Abstract Question

By Carolyn Brown

Journals and Pharma Collaborate on New Recommendations to Close Credibility Gap in Industry-Sponsored Research

82 Social Media

Webicina: Curating Medical Content in Social Media, By Cyndy Kryder, MS

Blog Log: CME Blogs, By Debra Gordon, MS

LinkedIn Group Update: Transitions Never Too Late or Too Early By Mali R. Schantz-Feld, MA

84 Calendar of Meetings

Dates and locations for upcoming professional meetings of interest

90 Top Ten

Ten Things to Do When Business Is Slow

91 Tech Talk

Keeping Fresh: How to Stay on Top of Changes in Technology, By Hilary Graham, MA

Tech Talk Reviews: Brief reviews of SnagIt and 1Password, By Mary E. King, PhD

94 Media Reviews

Web Wanderings, by Barbara Woldin

Discussion of grant writing resources and web design tutorials

e14 Online Exclusive: Media Reviews

On the Bookshelf: How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper; Scientific English: A Guide for Scientists and Other Professionals; Listen, Write, Present. The Elements for Communicating Science and Technology.

Reviews By Evelyn B. Kelly, PhD

COLUMNS

96 Page Break

Yes, And by Jennifer King, PhD, ELS

93 Melnick on Writing

Paraprosdokian

AMWA MATTERS

85 National News

Note from the President, By Barbara Snyder, MA

86 Slate of Candidates for 2012-2013 Election

88 AMWA Financial Report, 2010-2011

By Judith M. Pepin, PhD