Writer's Block

While good style, proper grammar and punctuation, and attractive formatting are essential elements of a well-presented document, there is no substitute for strong content. It is through research that the content of a document is developed: the better the research the stronger the content, and the more credible the resulting document. In this issue, we show you techniques that will make your research project a success — and hoist your document above the crowd. We hope you enjoy our Summer 1997 issue and look forward to receiving your submissions for consideration in upcoming issues.

	The Fourth "R" A solid grasp of research techniques and tools is a critical asset for writers. Learn the essentials of conducting research and examine some common research tools. Interviewing Basics Help You Focus on Content Interviewing is an important part of any research project, but don’t get bogged down in the interview process — follow these tips for a smooth interview.
	The Play’s the Thing Origins Guy makes his stage debut with expressions from the theatre.
	Blue Mermaid A poem by Shannon Ross How do you want me, honey? A poem by Linda K. Hill
	The Package A man, driven to conceal the vile contents of his package, races home to destroy it.
	Intranets: Brave New Worlds? Intranets signal a significant evolution in the way organizations will be using, producing, and finding corporate information. Discover where this evolution will lead us.