Editors’ note (60 to 100 words). Each issue opens with a short, friendly note from the editors. It might connect the new pieces to a theme, mention what is happening in tech policy this week, or thank new writers. Keep it to one paragraph so readers get to the pieces quickly.
New on Tech × Society
Article 1: Placeholder Perspectives Headline on Privacy
By Jane Doe. One or two sentences per piece. Summarize the argument in your own words rather than copying the summary line, and link the headline to the piece.
Article 2: Placeholder Analysis Headline on AI Governance
By John Doe. List the newest pieces first, usually two to four per issue.
Article 3: Placeholder Analysis Headline on Digital Equity
By Sam Lee. If a piece is part of a series, mention that here so readers can find the rest.
Open calls for pieces
The most important section for growing your writer pool. List one to three topics the editors want pieces on, each with an angle and a deadline.
- Example: AI tools in classrooms and grading: what should the rules be? Pitches by the 1st of next month.
- Example: Election misinformation on short-video apps. Pitches within two weeks.
Read the Contributor Guidelines or email uchicagotechteam@gmail.com with your pitch.
Worth reading elsewhere
- Two or three outside links to news stories, reports, or explainers your readers should see.
- Add one sentence for each on why it matters.
- Mix sources and viewpoints.
Know someone who should write for us? Forward this email. See you next issue.
The Tech × Society Perspectives editors
