They run in the regular paper. Topics vary from week to week, but we do repeat most of them at least once or twice in the calendar year. Some of the the topics are self-evident, such as High Tech Finance, Education or Telecommunications. Others might be a bit more obscure, so feel free to ask if you're unclear about the content of any particular topic. I try to include as many angles as possible in a Close Up report.
Variety is crucial.
Special publications are independent supplements inserted into the regular paper. Some are solely news articles, some are listings of information, and some are a combination of the two. They are basically expanded Close Up reports, so that means even more pages to fill, and an even greater need for contributed articles or story suggestions. They do not include news articles. She can answer questions about deadlines and what information she needs.