Call for CLEAR Resource Briefs

Resource Briefs is a series of short, timely articles and bibliographies focusing on occupational and professional regulatory or credentialing issues.

The Publications Subcommittee of The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation invites interested persons to submit papers for review by the Committee for possible publication. The approved Resource Briefs are published throughout the year and are posted on the CLEAR Web site and are also available for purchase for a small fee.

A copy of the form used by those reviewing potential Resource Briefs is available here.

Guidelines for Resource Briefs
Authors should write in a manner that is clear, concise and demonstrates logical thinking. The subject matter should be factually correct and reflect and advance current knowledge in the field.

Manuscripts should be typed, double spaced and no longer than 18 pages.

Each manuscript will be reviewed by a task force of the Publications Subcommittee for quality and suitability. Editorial changes may be requested of the author, but not substantive or factual (content) changes. CLEAR staff will not disclose the name of the author(s) or institutional identity to the reviewers. Reviewers agree to non-disclosure of the contents of proposed Resource Briefs to protect the confidentiality of the review process and the rights of the author(s).

Authors shall agree that proposed Resource Briefs are submitted only to CLEAR and will not be offered elsewhere until the CLEAR review is complete. The review will be completed within four months of the initial receipt of all materials submitted for review. A submission does not guarantee publication.

Resource Briefs represent an author's individual thoughts and are not considered an endorsement by CLEAR.

Resource Briefs often include:

• An executive summary
• An introduction explaining the importance or relevance of the subject to the regulatory or credentialing communities
• A brief review of opposing or alternate viewpoints
• A conclusion that mentions the implications or consequences of current action (or inaction)

Please send manuscripts to the attention of Resource Briefs task force, CLEAR, 403 Marquis Ave., Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40502 Fax 859-231-1943 or e-mail to sthompson@clearhq.org