They then help writers generate topics that they are enthusiastic about. Depending on the experience or preference of a particular writer or on the needs of the paper, Section Editors may give assignments. Section Editors either approve or reject proposals. Accepted proposals become confirmed articles for the next issue, due as rough and then final drafts. After they receive and select proposals Section Editors forward the confirmed list of articles, with word lengths, to the Layout and Graphics departments and to the Ed-Board.
Writers turn in drafts of articles on time.
Writers communicate with their Section Editor in person, by phone or e-mail about their draft. Writers turn in their final drafts in advance of the final draft deadline. Section Editors edit writer's drafts. They edit for grammar, spelling, clarity and quality of writing. They work to make a writer's point clear, and to make the writer's article interesting.