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Purpose / Benefits / Goals of User-Submitted
Articles |
* To provide a valuable resource for visitors
* To provide "more permanent" user-submitted content
* To allow "experts" or others with experience / good ideas / good
insight / etc. a Catholic forum to share their thoughts &
expertise
* To cover a larger variety of topics
* To accommodate user submissions longer than 750 characters
* To potentially provide a starting ground for posting topics on
this site (e.g. as readers may comment re: articles in their posts) |
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Do views expressed in articles reflect your
views? |
No. Views of others do not necessarily reflect
our views, whether or not those views appear on our site. |
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If an article appears on this site, does
that mean you approve of it or recommend its contents or author? |
No. |
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What guarantees do you make regarding user
submitted articles, authors of articles, etc.? |
We make absolutely no guarantee whatsoever regarding any
user submitted article, author, website, publication, business,
organization, topic, content, suggestion / tip, etc. |
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Where can I find user-submitted articles? |
Click here for
index |
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What article topics may be available? |
See below or
click here for more some suggested topics.
Note: If you want to suggest an article topic, please
click here
to request an article on your desired topic. |
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When can I submit my article? |
Why not submit it now? |
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How do I submit my article? |
Click here to submit your article. |
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Do I have to be an "expert" to submit an
article? |
No. |
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Author Requirements |
Catholic authors only, please. In matters of
faith, authors must be orthodox & well-catechized. Authors should
use proper English/grammar. No other author requirements specified
(however, see below for additional guidelines). |
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What should the purpose of my article be? |
Articles should inform / inspire / assist /
interest others in some way. Articles should not be
disguised advertisements for products / services / websites / books
/ organizations / companies / etc. or disguised solicitations for
donations. |
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What topics are acceptable for my article? |
Many topics may be acceptable. Scroll down or
click here for a list of suggested topics. Note, however, that
this list is NOT comprehensive. Articles on many other topics may be
submitted. Also note that we may call for articles on particular
topics as we receive requests / suggestions from other visitors. |
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What formats are acceptable for my article? |
A variety of formats is acceptable - e.g.
traditional article format, Q & A format, bullet points, essay, etc. |
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May my article cover a current event? |
Yes, as long as the article has lasting value
and will continue to be understandable long into the future. |
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Minimum Article Size |
Articles should contain 750 characters
minimum. (Note: If your article is under this amount, consider
submitting the article as a post in the applicable section) |
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Maximum Article Size |
Not specified at this time (Note: Article
should not be excessively long and must not exceed maximum allowable
submission size of submission form) |
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Maximum Number of Submissions Per Author |
Limit 50 article submissions per person per
year. |
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How might authorship be indicated? |
Byline may be included at beginning (e.g. "By
Bob Smith"). Signature line may be included at end [e.g. your
printed name, title (if applicable), short biographical information
(if desired), e-mail address (if desired),
web site address (if desired).] |
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May authorship of article appear as
'anonymous' |
Yes. |
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Is contact information required to appear? |
No. |
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Are images allowed with articles? |
Not at this time. |
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What are the article submission terms? |
Submission terms for articles are the same as
for all user submissions (see
terms of use for
more information and also see items herein and on
submission form
for terms). Note that by submitting your article, you give us
irrevocable permission to use your contribution on our sites /
newsletters / promotional materials / advertisements / etc. at no
charge. |
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Are changes allowed to articles? |
No changes are allowed to articles after
submission. (Note: This applies even to contact information.)
Note, however, that we may edit your article at
our sole discretion. |
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Can articles be deleted? |
Sorry, we cannot honor author requests to
delete articles. We may, however, delete articles at our sole
option. |
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How long might articles appear on this site? |
Articles may appear on this site indefinitely. |
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Are links to other websites allowed in my
article? |
If the link is necessary to your
article, a link(s) may be allowed as a footnote. Also, your
signature line may include a link. |
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Should I contact you about my article? |
Please do not contact us about your article. |
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What items are
prohibited in articles? |
Items prohibited in posts are also prohibited
in articles.
Click
here for list of prohibited items in user posts. |
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Must articles be original? |
Articles should be original.* NO COPYRIGHT
PROTECTED MATERIAL WHATSOEVER**
* Note: Some articles may not be original (e.g. very
old items which are not copyrighted.)
** Unless, of course, you are the author |
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What are some potential benefits enjoyed by
article authors? |
* The knowledge that you may be helping your brothers & sisters
* The "prestige of being published"
* The opportunity to be regarded as an "expert"
* Potentially the opportunity to have a link to your site, traffic
to your site, inquires concerning your area(s) of expertise, etc.
* Potentially the ability to interact with other Catholics who are
interested in your article
* The ability to support this site at "no cost" |
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Can I pay to have my article included here? |
No. |
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Will all articles submitted appear on this
site? |
No. Just like posts, not all articles will
appear. |
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When will my article appear on this site? |
If your article appears, it will appear at our
sole discretion. Please note that it is our intention to publish
them as soon as possible. |
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What are some topics to avoid? |
Topics to avoid include...
* Any topic covering prohibited items (see above or
click here)
* No book reviews (instead, use the Catholic Book Review & Exchange
Section for book reviews)
* Sports / athletics articles (however some male athletics articles
may be appropriate to submit)
* 'Divorce' / childcare / 'single-parent' related topics
* Articles on cooking (some exceptions may be allowed)
* Overly secular articles [except as indicated in the suggested
article topics list (see below or
click here)]
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Other Guidelines / Information |
* Articles should have a Catholic focus whenever applicable.
* Be sure to use proper punctuation and grammar
* English language only (Latin may be allowable if each and every
word contains a proper English definition)
* Do NOT use all caps
* Be sure to check spelling & facts before submission
* No promoting unapproved apparitions
* Only submit articles in full communion with the perennial
Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church
* No modernist / liberal articles
* No feminist articles
* No sedevacantist or schismatic submissions
* No "modern spiritualities"
* No "charismatic" articles
* No anti-tradition articles
* No false ecumenism
* No religiously indifferent articles
* Items that are religious must be Catholic - NOT generically
'Christian'
* Do not disclose personal information that should not be disclosed.
Do
not name anyone without their permission. As applicable, you may use
first names only or initials only.
* Treat all creatures of God respectfully
* No inappropriate humor
* Use sufficient gravity
* All submissions must follow our
code of conduct
* Avoid articles with regional interest only
* Do not name political candidates or political measures
* Sorry, but we cannot guarantee to consider all submissions
* Sorry, but we cannot provide feedback about submissions. Note also
that we cannot respond individually regarding our decision whether
or not to include an article on our site. Please do NOT send
inquiries or follow-ups regarding your submission.
* Traditional topics may be given preference
* Latin rite only, please
* Signature line may be limited. We may limit contact information to
one e-mail address / one web address (or less) per article.
* Be sure to follow all instructions on submission form.
* We cannot remove your e-mail address once it has been included. If
you do not want your e-mail address included on the site, do not
include it with your signature line text.
* You can feel free to to indicate formatting requests with your
submission, but we reserve the right to format articles in any way
of our choosing.
* Refer to user posts submission tips for additional guidelines (click
here) [Note: All applicable guidelines for user posts also
apply to user submitted articles]
* All applicable terms apply regardless of submission method
* All items subject to change at any time without notice |
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Suggested Article
Topics May Include (but are NOT limited to)... |
Abortion (against)
Adoption
Advancing in Virtue
Advent / Christmas
Anecdotes
Angels
Answered Prayer Stories
Apologetics
Apparitions (approved apparitions only)
Babies / Infants
Bearing the Cross
Blessed Virgin Mary
Bringing Back Fallen Away Catholics
Building Strength / Endurance (spiritual focus)
Catechesis (orthodox only!)
'Catholic Action'
Catholic Activities
Catholic Business Owners / Entrepreneurs
Catholic Culture
Catholic Customs & Practices
Catholic Dating
Catholic Education
Catholic Employment
Catholic Entertainment / Recreation
Catholic Ethics & Values
Catholic Families
Catholic Fiction (if specifically noted as fiction)
Catholic Fun & Activities
Catholic Health Care
Catholic Heroes
Catholic Historical Figures
Catholic Hobbies / Crafts
Catholic Home
Catholic Leaders (please be charitable)
Catholic Life Issues
Catholic Morality
Catholic Nostalgia
Catholic Parenting
Catholic Poetry
Catholic Prophecy (e.g. of scripture / the saints / popes)
Catholic Religious Orders
Catholic Seniors' Issues
Catholic Tips
Catholic Tradition
Catholic Travel / Pilgrimages
Catholic Wedding Planning
Catholic Wisdom
Catholics in the USA
Charitable Works
Childbirth
Childlessness / Infertility
Children With Special Needs
Children's Issues
Christ's Passion
Church Architecture
Church History
Civic Duties
Civic Life
Communion of the Saints
Complaints
Contemplation / Meditation
Contraception (against)
Conversion
Crime / Punishment
Crisis Assistance
Current Events (only if article has lasting historical value)
Current Issues
Dealing With Irreverence
Dealing With Loss
Deathbed Conversions
Defeating the World's Values
Depression
The Disadvantaged / Poor
Discernment
Dissent (exposés on)
Divine Providence
Early Church Fathers
The Elderly
Emergency Preparedness
Employment / Unemployment (men)
Encouragement
Entertaining / Heartwarming Stories
Eucharistic Adoration
Euthanasia (against)
Evolution (against)
Expectant Mothers
Exposing Myths / Falsehoods / Deception
Facts & Figures
Faith, Hope & Love
Fallen Away Catholics
Family Devotions & Practices
Family Life
Fatherhood
Fathering
Favorite Saints
Feminism (against)
Financial / Economic Matters (appropriate financial / economic
matters only)
First Communion
First Confession
Food For Thought
For the Clergy
Forgiveness
Fostering Vocations
Friends & Neighbors
Friendship
Fruits of Vatican II
Gardening
Generosity
Good / Bad Habits
Good Works
Guardian Angel
Handicapped / Developmentally Disabled
Handyman Tips
Heart / Soul
Heaven
Heresy / Heretics
Holidays / Seasonal
Holiness
Holy Communion
The Holy Eucharist
The Holy Family
The Holy Rosary
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
The Holy Trinity
Home Remedies (appropriate, proven, time-tested remedies only)
Homemaking
Homeschooling
Homosexuality (against)
Housekeeping
Humility / Pride
Husband / Wife
Illness
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Indulgences
Influential Catholics
Inspirational Stories
It's for the Best
It's Never Too Late
Jesus Christ
Joy / Sorrow
Judgment
Justice / Mercy
Keeping the Faith
Kingship of Christ
Large Families
The Last Things
Latin ('Tridentine') Mass
Latin Language (each Latin word must have English definition)
Learning From Mistakes
Lent / Easter
Life Changing Experiences
Life Issues
Life Lessons
Lifestyle Changes
Living Out Gospel Teachings
Living Out the Faith
Living Virtuously
The Lonely / Forgotten
Love of God
Making a Difference
Marian Devotion
Marriage & Family
Married Life (appropriate topics only)
Marvels & Miracles (substantiated)
Medical Triumphs
Memory Impaired Persons
Men's Issues
Mental Illness
Modernism / Liberalism (against)
Modesty / Chastity
Moral Issues
Motherhood
Mothering
Myths / Fads
Natural Disasters
News Stories (only if lasting value/interest)
Obedience / Disobedience
Observations
Occasions of Sin
Occupational (men)
Offensive / Immoral Practices & Organizations
Old Age
Opinions
Organ Donation Issues
Overcoming Challenges
Overcoming Misfortune
Overcoming Sin
Pain / Suffering / Health (appropriate topics only)
The Papacy
Passing on the Faith
Penance / Confession
Persecution
Perseverance
Personal Triumphs
Planting Seeds of Faith
Pope / Vatican
Practical Advice
Praying
Pregnancy / Childbirth (avoid being too graphic, please)
Preparing for Confession
Preventing Misfortune
The Priesthood
Prodigal Son Return Stories
Pro-Life
Promoting Catholic Tradition
Proper Roles For Men & Women
Purgatory
Q & A
Reference
Relics / Images
Religious Indifferentism (against)
Religious Life
Reparation
Rest Home Alternatives
Retirement
Sacramentals
The Sacraments
Sacred Art
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sacred Music
Sacred Scripture
Safety / Security / Protection
Saintly Intercession
Saints
Sanctity of Life
Satan / Hell
Seasonal / Holidays
Self-Improvement
Senior Citizens
Seniors Issues
Setting a Good Example
Sewing / Knitting / Crocheting
Shut-Ins
Sin / Evil
Social Outreach
Special Achievements
Spiritual Battles
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Triumphs
St. Joseph
Strengthening Faith
Students' Issues
Success / Failure
Successes
Suffering / Death
Teachers' Issues
Technical Skills
Technology
The Terminally Ill
Tips & Suggestions
Traditional Devotions
Traditional Prayers (if not copyrighted)
Tragedies
Tribulation / Trials
True Stories
Trusting in God
Veterans' Issues
Virtues
Vocations
Volunteering
Walking By Faith
What I Would Do...
Widows' Issues
Women's Issues (NO feminist articles)
Words of Encouragement
Young Adults' Issues
Youths
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