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What formats can be used for reports of project progress? [154]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Reports of project progress that contain non-interpretive or previously published interpretive information can be delivered in slides, summaries, correspondence, emails, or oral communications; conversely, new interpretive content must be tracked in IPDS and may include: (1) abstract, poster, presentation, exhibit, newsletter, (2) USGS publication series product, or (3) outside publication. [Read more]

Reports of project progress that contain non-interpretive or previously published interpretive information can be delivered in various formats, including slide presentations, word processing documents (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, PDF), printed correspondence (letters or memorandums), optical discs, email messages, or oral communications. Reports of project progress that contain new interpretive content can be delivered in the following formats and product types and must be tracked in the IPDS: (1) abstract or poster session, presentation, exhibit, newsletter, (2) USGS publication series product, such as an OFR or RFFIR (refer to SM 1100.3), or (3) outside publication, such as a journal article or cooperator publication.