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What are the editing requirements for USGS science information products? [043]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Editing of USGS publication series scientific information products is required and must be coordinated or performed by the USGS Science Publishing Network (SPN). Review by SPN editors for other science information products, such as outside publications and web pages, is recommended but optional. [Read more]

Editing of USGS publication series scientific information products is required as detailed in SM 1100.2 and must be coordinated or performed by USGS SPN staff located in the various Publishing Service Centers (PSCs). Editors in the SPN are available to provide editorial review for other science information products as well, including outside publications and web pages, for which editing is recommended but optional. For more information, contact your local PSC Chief.