Process of a Standard s Development ASTM International Officers

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Process of a Standard’s Development ASTM International Officers’ Training Workshop September 2012 Nicole Baldini Rick Lake Todd Sandler 1

Objectives n Register a work item review development tools n Write a new or revise an existing standard n Ballot a standard n Review an edited standard n Publish a standard 2

It All Starts With an Idea n Survey current status n Identify future directions and needs n Define goals and priorities n Develop implementation plan n Achieving success n Measuring progress n Re-assessing status 3

New Standard Activity n Determine if new standard is needed n Identify and gather key stakeholders n Identify Subcommittee n Register a Work Item

Why Register a Work Item? n Provides a tracking number, “WK 5432” n Alerts those on the Standards Tracking Service n Can be searched on the ASTM website n Initiates the ASTM balloting process

Work Item Registration

Revisions Only n Register new work item to generate a request for MS WORD file of the latest version of the standard from ASTM International n E-mail sent to technical contact with a link to the current standard in MS WORD n Complete instructions are provided with the file

E-mail Confirmation This is an automated alert from ASTM International. ----------------------------------To the submitter of Work Item WK 34721 Confirmation - A New Work Item has been submitted for review. The Work Item information recorded in the database appears below. Please review the information for accuracy. When referring to the Work Item please use the identifier: WK 34721 If you need to edit the item, go to: http: //myastm. org Subcommittee Chairman: Donald Smith - email: SMITH@AWCI. ORG Technical Contact: Russell T Flynn - email: flynnru@vmcmail. com Staff Manager: Thomas O'Toole - email: totoole@astm. org The following information was recorded. ================================ Work Item Type: Revision Revised Standard: C 926 -11 - Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster Sponsoring Subcommittee: C 11. 03 Target Ballot Date: 9/2011 Target Completion Date: 3 - 6 Months 12/16/2011 to 3/16/2012 Rationale: Currently there is no definition for expansion joint or control joints in ASTM C 926. Adding the same definition in C 926 that is also being balloted in C 1063 will harmonize the 2 specifications.

Development Tools

Tools for Standards Development n. Virtual Meetings n. Collaboration Area n. Writing Tools n. Draft Templates n. Developmental Editing

Virtual Meetings n Online document viewing and editing during the meeting n Arranged through your Staff Manager or through the My. ASTM Section of the website n Saves time and expenses on meeting face-to-face n ASTM uses Web. Ex Meetings, an excellent vehicle for these meetings

Collaboration Area

Writing Tools

Submit your draft in MS WORD n ASTM requests WORD for balloting purposes because it is the most common word processing program. n TCO takes your WORD file and converts it to PDF for the ASTM website online balloting area. n Developmental editor works directly with you in WORD to develop your draft. n Committee editor converts the WORD file into SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) for composition and electronic publishing purposes.

Form and Style for ASTM Standards

Form and Style Manual n ASTM Website www. astm. org under: • Technical Committees • Standards Development • ASTM Form and Style Manual (“Blue Book”) n Gives guidance and answers to most questions you may have while writing your standard n Your editor is available to answer questions you may have about the manual

Form and Style n Parts A-C describe and define the five types of ASTM standards • Test Method, Specification, Guide/Practice, Classification and Terminology n Each section provides information on: • Mandatory and suggested sections for each type of standard • Annexes (Mandatory Information) Appendixes (Nonmandatory information) • Footnotes, References, and Summary of Changes

Form and Style n Part D describes the use of the Modified Numbering Decimal System or the “Point” system • Information is provided for: • Numbering sections and subsections (including Annexes and Appendixes) • Numbering of Tables and Figures • Numbering of Equations, Notes and Supplementary Requirements

Form and Style n Part E describes the use of Terminology in ASTM standards • Included is information on: • What terms should be defined • Use of Symbols, Acronyms and Abbreviations as Terminology • Form of a Terminology Standard – Each committee should have a main terminology standard

Form and Style n Part F covers caveats, legal aspects, and special instructions • Included is information on: • Caveats: – Safety, fire, working document, and professional judgment • Patents • Source of supply and corresponding footnotes • Trademarks • Reagents and Materials

Form and Style n Part G is the Standards Style Manual • Included in this section is: • Abbreviations and unit symbols • Creating and submitting figures for ballot • Table style • Spelling of words commonly found in ASTM standards • List of Generic vs. trademarked terms • References – Book, magazines, journals, bulletins, symposium, etc.

Form and Style n Part H covers the use of SI units in ASTM standards • Included in this section is: • Format requirements for standards in SI units • Format requirements for standards in Inch-Pound units • Units statements for all types of standards – SI Only – Inch-Pound – Combined or dual standard • SI units must be included in all standards

ASTM Templates

About Templates n Available at www. astm. org on Technical Committees page under the link “Standards Development” n Templates for: Test Method, Specification, Guide/Practice, Classification, and Terminology n Detailed instructions are provided with the template

Template Features n Suggested and mandatory headings are provided; mandatory headings are in RED n Dialog box prompts to insert Title and Footnote 1 n Ability to insert tables, figures and equations n Auto Numbering (this is a limited but helpful feature) n Layout in one column format for ballot/editing purposes

Template Demonstration

Download Template

Select Template

Example Template

Template Toolbar

Developmental Editor

Developmental Editor n If you have questions while writing a draft standard or using the template, contact the developmental editor. • Developmental editor can be reached by phone or e-mail. • kpeters@astm. org (Kathy Peters) 610 -832 -9650

Developmental Editing n Developmental editor can help you with: • Answering questions about the Form and Style for ASTM Standards and how to apply our style to standards • Upfront editing of: • new • revised • reinstated standards • Assisting with artwork issues

n n If revising an existing figure for ballot, submit changes to our Developmental Editor n TIF, JPG and AUTOCAD formats are acceptable n Good Quality Figure Submit clean, readable figures Graphics department will work with what you have

Color Figures n Only available: • PDF Downloads • CD version of the Annual Book of Standards • Virtual Volumes

Prepare Revision for Ballot

Registering Revisions n Register new work item n Registering generates a request for MS WORD™ file of the latest version of the standard from ASTM International • An email with a link to the WORDTM version of the standard will be sent to the technical contact • If you are the technical contact, you will have access to a WORDTM version of the standard on the work item summary page after you log in to My. ASTM

Prepare Revision for Ballot n Always keep a clean copy of standard n Determine the sections that are going to be revised n Determine how much context is needed for a revision to make sense to the voter n Determine if entire document is to be balloted, or just sections

Example Ballot Item

Submitting a Proposed Draft for Ballot

Work Item Registration

Submit Item for Ballot

View Work Items My ASTM Work Items

View Work Items My ASTM Work Item

Work Item Summary

Balloting n ASTM has three levels of ballot • Subcommittee • Main Committee • Society n Ballots are open for a minimum of 30 days, all ballots are done online

Subcommittee Ballot n Ballot item submittal n Develop a strategy for considering ballot results n Task group chairman calls/emails negative voters before ballot closes n Task group may decide to revise draft and reballot before Subcommittee meets

Main Committee Ballot n Items that pass subcommittee ballot with no negatives move automatically to main committee ballot n Drafts that have been through at least one subcommittee ballot can be balloted at the main committee level

Concurrent Sub/Main Ballot n During the balloting process: • Editor begins working on item with the start of the balloting process • Technical contact should contact negative voters while ballot is open in order to resolve the negative • Discuss strategy for how to resolve negative votes with your staff manager • Contact your staff manager with your negative ballot resolutions

Negative Resolutions n Five possible resolutions: • Withdrawal with Editorial Changes • Persuasive • Not Related

Online Negative Resolutions

While the Standard is in the Ballot Process….

While the Standard is Balloting… n The Editor begins the editing process, which includes: • Typesetting/converting Word document to SGML • Scanning and placing artwork • Ensuring the standard matches balloted draft • Ensuring that tables and figures are cited and numbered correctly • Verifying titles of ASTM standards in the Referenced Documents section and verifying that they are all cited in the text

While the Standard is Balloting… n The Editor will also: • Ensure that section and cross-references are correct (for example, See Table 1) • Confirm that all mandatory sections are included and in the correct order • Review supplier footnotes for compliance with Part F in the Form and Style for ASTM Standards manual

Typical Corrections n Grammar n Typographical errors n The editor will ensure that: • Certain formats or spellings appear consistently throughout the standard • Trademarked terms are replaced with generic terms (for example: “Pyrex” becomes “borosilicate glass”) • Technical terms are spelled in accordance with ASTM Form and Style. A few of the most corrected terms are: metre and litre

Balloted Item (in Microsoft Word)

Electronic Publishing System SGML—Standard Generalized Markup Language

ASTM Standard Format (PDF)

New Standard Receives Approval n A standard will receive official Society approval on the 1 st and 15 th of the month. n Once a standard receives society approval, the editor is notified and prepares the standard for review by the technical contact (reviewer) listed on the ballot. n If editorial changes were provided during the balloting process or as the result of negative vote resolution, the editor includes those changes in the standard sent for review.

Review Review

Review Process n The editor e-mails a licensed PDF or redlined PDF of the standard for review. n This email: • Will provide a link to the online ballot item. • Will note if the “Units of Measure” statement in the Scope does not follow Form and Style and requires correction.

Review E-mail

Redlined PDF

Reviewer’s Checklist ü Does the balloted information appears correctly in the printed standard? ü Did I include editorial changes? ü Did I review the units of measure statement? ü Did I answer the editor’s questions? • Typical questions include: • Citation of Referenced Documents in the text • Addition of Keywords ü Did I respond by the deadline (or ask for extension, if needed)?

Changes: Editorial vs. Technical n Editorial changes do NOT change the meaning or intent of a standard and do NOT require balloting. • Changes can be made during review process n Technical changes CHANGE the meaning or intent of a standard and REQUIRE balloting. • Changes must be made on the next ballot

Types of Editorial Changes n Reordering sections in accordance with the Form and Style for ASTM Standards n Summary of Changes without rationale n Updating titles in Referenced Documents n Updating footnote information n Changing titles in sections, tables, or figures, when justified by text n Errors in formatting n Errors in typesetting

Types of Technical Changes n Adding, deleting, or changing: • Any section except Keywords • Requirements, values, and equations • Mandatory language (“shall” or “in accordance with”) with optional language, (“may, ” “can, ” “could, ” or “should”) n Summary of changes with rationale

Publication

Final Publication n Editor sends final approved document to ASTM website team n Within two weeks, standard is available online as a separate n The printed Book of Standards is a snapshot of what was completed at the time the book published, but the ASTM website will always have the most updated version of the standard

New Standard (PDF)

Search Features

Active Standard

Additional Products PDF Book of Standards Online Volumes Redline ASTM Standard Historical CD Compilations Standards Source

Historical Versions of Standard

Redlined Version

Online Volumes— HTML Version

Supplemental Information n Online Terminology Dictionary n Research Reports n Adjuncts

Online Terminology Dictionary

Search Results

Research Reports n Contact the ILS department by phone or e-mail. • Caitlin Farrell, 610 -832 -9746, cfarrell@astm. org n Caitlin can help you with: • Questions about the research report process • Formatting using ASTM’s research report template • Assigning RR number

Research Reports

Adjuncts n Adjuncts are pieces of information that are essential to a standard but are too large or of a different format than the printed standard. • Blueprints • Copper strips • Online computer programs/spreadsheets • CDs • Color figures

Review Objectives n Register a work item and reviewed all the development tools available n Write a new or revise an existing standard n Ballot a standard n Review an edited standard n Publish a standard

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