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Editorial Guidelines at Electrical Path
Content written for the web by Electrical Path must provide the learner (student/apprentice/professional) with information that will assist him/her in understanding the subject of electricity; provide assistance/choices in the selection of a course/path; and/or provide a choice of potential career paths in the field of electrical engineering.
It is our intention that all articles published by Electrical Path are easy to read and understand, making electrical subjects less difficult to comprehend rather than more difficult. Our readers rely upon us for accurate and unbiased guidance when researching a new path or selecting an appropriate course for education/training purposes. The core audience of our readers are based in the United States of America and thus our content should reflect that.
Target Audience
The target audience for Electrical Path consists of students, apprentices, those changing careers, and experienced professionals seeking to update/renew their knowledge base. All articles will be written with this broad-based audience in mind; therefore, all articles should include clear and concise writing with patience and without assuming any prior knowledge unless specifically stated within the article.
Accuracy & Fact-Checking
Accuracy is paramount for Electrical Path. All technical information presented must be fact-checked against credible sources of data including:
• Recognized electrical standards and regulations
• Accredited training programs/bodies
• Manufacturer documentation
• Established educational institutions
When including ratings, percentages, and/or safety guidelines in articles, please verify these items before publication. Verify the accuracy of data if you have even slight doubts regarding its accuracy. Inaccurate electrical advice may result in serious consequences to the reader in the workplace; therefore, accuracy is of the highest importance.
Safety First
Electrical Path promotes safe electrical practices and encourages users to perform all electrical work safely. Articles must include:
• Clear statements indicating which tasks should only be performed by a qualified professional
• Avoidance of step-by-step instructions for high-risk electrical tasks unless specifically used as part of educational theory
• Safety information as deemed necessary
Do not minimize or “oversimplify” safety requirements in order to promote your content.
Tone and Writing Style
Articles should reflect the tone and style of a knowledgeable instructor who has the goal of assisting the reader to achieve success in his/her chosen path. The ideal writing style should be:
• Calm and confident
• Friendly but not too casual
• Use simple language and avoid using technical jargon whenever possible
• Divide articles into short paragraphs and logically organize the content
• Refrain from using hype, fear-mongering, and/or exaggerating the benefits of your content.
Originality and Integrity
All articles must contain original content. DO NOT copy or rephrase articles from other websites.
Recommendations and endorsements made for courses, certifications, and/or career paths must be honest and reasonable. Clearly identify how things vary by country, provider, and/or regulatory requirement.
Revisions and Updates
Electrical standards, tools, and/or training requirements will continue to change. Articles should be reviewed and revised as needed to ensure that the content reflects current regulatory and/or industry best practice.
Article content that is outdated should be either revised and/or deleted immediately.
Please email info@electricalpath.com if you find content that needs updating.
Building Trust and Credibility
When providing recommendations and/or referring to courses, tools, and/or resources, those provided must be beneficial and helpful to the reader. Always maintain the reader’s trust first.
Electrical Path will be successful only through maintaining the reader’s trust and credibility. Each article should contribute to the building of the reader’s trust in the site.