Editor's Letter

EDITOR'S LETTER This Convention Issue has been prepared on the basis of camera-ready manuscript, using IBM Selectric III equipment with multiple type faces. Although we may have lost some quality of appearance with this new format , we have been able to produce the issue with far greater speed than with conventional typesetting. With the next issue of the Review, we will return to typeset layouts; however, it is likely that the Convention Issue will henceforth appear in this camera-ready format. I would like to bring to the attention of the participants in the program the following matters: 1) We continue to insist that abstracts be no more than 50-75 words in length; except in unusual circumstances --e.g., abstracts from distinguished guest speakers--we will cut the text of abstracts that exceed this length: printing costs are simply too high for us to print anything longer. 2) Please submit your abstracts in appropriate style as regards punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. We would rather not have to edit submissions, and the time-frame under which we work with the Convention Issue does not allow us to contact individuals about problems in their abstracts. 3) We, in the RNWLA office, continue to be alarmed about the large number of programs containing participants who are not RNWLA members, and we have sent such individuals a reminder to this effect. Chairs must inform potential participants to join RNWLA before agreeing to be part of the program. Participants in Conjoint Sessions are excluded from this requirement , .although of course we would welcome their membership. 4) The RNWLA Board has approved new deadlines for the submission of material for the Convention Issue: Papers must be submitted to section chairs by April 1st, with submission to the RNWLA office for the Convention Issue by April 15th. 5) Individuals may read no more than one paper per convention. Despite the clear stipulation in the flier to this effect, we continue to see cases of multiple submissions. All of us involved in the preparation of the Convention Issue would appreciate adherence to the criteria and procedures that the Association has established for the program. As in the past, we are inviting section chairs to recommend papers for consideration for publication in the Review. Chairs should inform participants about the possibility of submission to the journal. All submissions from participants are subject to the established editorial procedures of the Review. Faculty members are urged to call to the attention of their graduate students the special rate of which they may avail themselves for three consecutive years. The $8.00 membership dues entitles graduate students to a subscription to the Review and full rights of participation in the Association. ...