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Information for project leaders, editors and convenors

2008-05-07

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Help page for project leaders and editors

Some practical information, which includes links to the ISO/IEC Directives, standards templates and other ISO documentation for writing standards.

NB - Check list

Terminology

The latest version of the terminology spreadsheet is available through the programme of work.

Harmonized models

Be aware of Resolution 236 and project leaders'/editors' obligation to be members of the HMMG during the project period.

Editing committees

If you are a member of an editing committee, you need this information. See also "Help page for project leaders and editors" above.

 

Information for project leader/editors in ISO/TC 211

This site is to help the project leaders and editors in their work.

Please visit the ISO Standards development which includes the Directives and all tools needed.

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Check-list

The secretariat notes that there are certain items that keeps coming up in all drafts, and has therefore collected these in a check-list.

Terminology

Please note that project leaders shall check the terminology to assure harmonization. The latest version of the terminology spreadsheet is available through the programme of work.

Project teams

For each project the member bodies nominate experts to work on the project. These experts forms the project team, which automatically becomes part of the WG to which the project is assigned. The project leader will receive a list of the appointed experts from the secretariat. Whenever a change is given from the member bodies to the secretariat, the project leader will be notified. Only experts appointed from the member bodies via the secretatiat shall be on the distribution list of the project leader. If the project leader receive information from someone that wants to participate in the work, he/she must ask this person to contact their member body for official nomination.

It is important that the project leader includes the whole project team in the work, also those that are not able to attend meetings. The whole team shall have the opportunity to comment on new versions before it proceeds to CD.

If you have any questions, please contact the secretariat.

 

Check-list - typical problems using the ISO templates and writing standards

This list is a collection of typical problems with the documents the secretariat receives. All are covered in the Directives and templates.

Templates

Download the reference manual and take a quick look before you start!
Remember that this is a template, all necessary styles are already included.

Exception:
Most of our standards have code lists, and a style for this may be added

Important checkpoints

Annexes
Annexes shall appear in the order they are sited in the document.

Paragraphs
Hanging paragraphs and stand alone paragraphs are not allowed.

Figures
Do not use colours unless it is necessary for the understanding of the figure.

References

Grammar
Use complete sentences in the normal text! (Definitions are an exception with special rules.)

Other reminders
Be consequent in the use of capital letters; don't use it unless it has significance.

Remember that the typical reader of the standard has not been involved in the committee work!

Information for ISO/TC 211 editing committees (EC)

You'll find the drafts for each project at the 'Programme of work' site on the ISO/TC 211 home page:

http://www.isotc211.org/pow.htm

If you need password to get the documents, you must contact your national body

The summary of the comments will be sent directly to the participants in each editing committee as soon as they are available after the target date.

Other documents to consider:

The latest version of the terminology spreadsheet is available through the programme of work.

ISO Directives part 1

ISO Directives part 2

Guidelines for ISO/TC 211 editing committees (EC)

Terms of reference for ISO/TC 211 editing committees (EC)

Please contact the secretariat if you have any problems downloading or opening the documents.

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