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One of the primary goals of the Federal Communicators Network is to promote better communication through the identification and sharing of communication knowledge, skills, and resources across government.

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Powerpoint Presentations

Accessibility

Government Information

Communications Training

News Media

Organizations and Networks

Resources for Writers

Newsletters and Magazines

Web Design

Books and Reports

GSA Communications Contractors

Web Surveys

 


Social Media

So You Want to Podcast?

Blog Expert

Businessweek.com: Blogs Will Change Your Business

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Accessibility

Accessible Design

Disability Information

Government Information

The White House   FedWorld
USA.Gov George Washington University Cafritz Center Meeting Rooms
Free Federal Agency eNewsletters

Government Printing Office
U.S. Government News/Press Release Websites General Services Administration
Federal Citizen Information Center Library of Congress Search (Thomas)
U.S. Senate  
U.S. House of Representatives
 

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Communications Training

Grad School, USDA

Writing for Public Relations and Marketing

Dealing with the Media

Marketing Public Programs

Track Center for Marketing Public Programs

George Washington University
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Media and Public Affairs
 

School of Public Policy and Public Administration

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News Media

GAO Report finds federal researchers unsure of media rules (GAO-07-653 Policies Guiding the Dissemination of Scientific Research) pdf icon
Pew's People and Press
Federal Agency News Releases

Newspapers of the World

National Press Club
Graduate School, USDA: Crisis Communication Check List pdf icon

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Resources for Writers

Census Bureau

Copyright

Copyright--Frequently Asked Questions
Newspapers of the World -- Newspapers, trade journals, online news services and specialty publications from over the globe..
Plain Language Website -- A treasure chest of plain language references, samples, tips, guidance, and news.
Trademarks--List of generic and genericized trademarks from Wikipedia

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Newsletters and Magazines

Creativity Fringes -- A well-regarded U.S. Forest Service publication that strives to foster innovative thinking in government.
FDA Consumer -- The Magazine of the Food and Drug Administration.
Federal Employees News Digest -- Personnel news and information.
Financial Connection, The -- Treasury's Financial Management Services newsletter for federal agencies, financial institutions, and others interested in advancing sound federal financial management.
GovExec -- An online service of Government Executive Magazine.
Monthly Labor Review: The Editor's Desk -- Workforce statistics from the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NIH Record, The -- National Institutes of Health employee newsletter.
Vanguard -- Department of Veterans Affairs national employee publication

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Organizations and Networks

ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership

International Association of Business Communicators

National Association of Government Communicators
Plain Language Network
Public Relations Society of America
Toastmasters

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Web Design

Federal Web Content Managers Toolkit

Usability.gov - Your resource for designing usable, useful and accessible websites and user interfaces.
WEBstyle - Appearance, consistency and ease of use.
Information Design
Customer Satisfaction

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Books and Reports

 
The Shortcut to Persuasive Presentations  
Communicators Guide  
Government Marketing and Best Practices  
Lion Taming: Working Successfully with Leaders, Bosses and Other Tough Customers  
Media Relations Handbook  
 
 

Tips for Making Effective PowerPoint Presentations

 
 

Creating an Effective PowerPoint Presentation (1)

 
 

Creating an Effective PowerPoint Presentation (2)

 
 

Tips for Creating and Using PowerPoint Presentations

 
  Presentations.com  
 

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