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Instructions & Links:

FastTracking the UME Publications Process (currently under revision)

UME Publications Presentation - PPT - Jan 2018

Publishing through the UME Publication Process - recording

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Intro: 0:00
Publication Purpose and Process: 4:55
Overview of Publication Site: 39:50

Lessons on Writing for a General Audience

Register Here for a UME FastTrack Account 

Click Here to go to UME FastTrack

Questions? Contact:

Dr. Jeff Howard, Administrative Contact

Andrew Kling, Managing Editor

Susan Barnes, Publication Layout, Graphic Development, and Web Postings


Publication Designations:

  • EBR - Extension Brief: A short (2-page) summary of a very specific topic/subject including: an idea, method, practice, policy/rule, principle, program, research summary, tool, etc.

  • FS – Factsheet: An expanded overview of a topic/subject (3-12 pages) providing more in depth and complete information than an Extension Brief.

  • EB - Extension Bulletin: A comprehensive collection of information (>12 pages) on topic(s)/subject(s) that provides broader understanding and specifics than a factsheet. Could also be a compendium of factsheets.

  • EM - Extension Manual:  A detailed technical instructional guide on a specific topic or program. 

  • EC - Extension Curricula: A comprehensive set of planned instructional materials, e.g. lesson plans that include learning goals.

  • LP – Lesson Plan: A detailed description of the development, implementation and evaluation of a specific learning objective. 

  • WB - Web Based: Distance learning resources that provide instructional support on a topic/subject. This includes: instructional blogs, presentation slides, instructional websites, etc.

Publication Designations (Word Version)

The Publication Review process is electronic, using the UME FastTrack software.

Additional Resources:

NEW - Research Literature Review Support:  Isabella Baxter, AGNR Librarian

UMD Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund - provides 50% funding of article processing charges per calendar year for any UMD faculty member, post-doc researcher, or currently enrolled grad or undergrad student whose article has been accepted.