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Author Instructions (includes links to Word versions of CCGA page templates, how to curate a gene page, and the policy for inclusion of figures): '''[[Author Instructions|Author Instructions]]'''

Current Page Authorship Opportunities: [[Volunteer Assignments and Opportunities|'''Volunteer Assignments and Opportunities''']] (''see “Authors” column and look for any that are not assigned)''

Meet our Editorial Leadership: '''[[Leadership|Editorial Leadership]]'''

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1. Who can become a member of the CCGA?

''We welcome anyone who would like to contribute to the CCGA effort! Various criteria that may be considered in granting CCGA membership are listed below. Even if you’re not sure if you fit into one of the categories, PLEASE still contact us with your interest. There are many ways to contribute and we’re excited to explore the possibilities with you. To get started, please complete our'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]'~~'' ''to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team will contact you.~~''

''We welcome anyone who would like to contribute to the CCGA effort! Various criteria that may be considered in granting CCGA membership are listed below. Even if you’re not sure if you fit into one of the categories, PLEASE still contact us with your interest. There are many ways to contribute and we’re excited to explore the possibilities with you. To get started, please complete our new volunteer form to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team will contact you.'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]'''

''Categories:''

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''4. '' Who qualifies as a trainee member of the CCGA?

''In general, this includes individuals enrolled in an undergraduate, a graduate program or post-doctoral training in medical genetics or a closely related field and accredited by the ACGME, ABMGG, CCMG (or RCPS), a residency program, or post-doctoral fellowship in a related field. Individuals may be technologists working in an applicable area. PLEASE contact us with your interest by completing our '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]''' ~~to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team can work with you to determine if a mentor would be of help to you.~~''

''In general, this includes individuals enrolled in an undergraduate, a graduate program or post-doctoral training in medical genetics or a closely related field and accredited by the ACGME, ABMGG, CCMG (or RCPS), a residency program, or post-doctoral fellowship in a related field. Individuals may be technologists working in an applicable area. PLEASE contact us with your interest by completing our new volunteer form to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team can help determine if a mentor would be of help to you. '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]'''''

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''6. '' What are the requirements for a mentor?

''The mentor is typically an existing member of the CCGA and/or a qualified individual with expertise in the field who becomes a CCGA member through the mentoring process~~. See also the [[Description of CCGA Roles]]~~.''

''The mentor is typically an existing member of the CCGA and/or a qualified individual with expertise in the field who becomes a CCGA member through the mentoring process.''

''7. '' What are the different volunteer opportunities available within the CCGA?

''We are currently recruiting authors to write CCGA pages ~~and Associate Editors for disease-specific areas~~. In the future we may have additional openings on our other initiatives, and so please stay tuned for further news. If you would like to be considered for opportunities in addition to authorship, please indicate this information on the '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]'''~~. See also the [[Description of CCGA Roles]]~~.''

''We are currently recruiting authors to write CCGA pages. In the future we may have additional openings on our editorial team or other initiatives, and so please stay tuned for further news. If you would like to be considered for opportunities in addition to authorship, please indicate this information on the '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]'''.''

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''(2) Disease-specific pages (for example see any of the links on the AML overview page), which is for individual disease entities and much more detailed.''

''(3) Gene-specific pages (for example see [[ABL1]]).''

''(3) Gene-specific pages (for example see [[ABL1]]). For additional related instructions see '''[https://ccga.io/index.php/How_to_Curate_a_Gene_Page ''How to Curate a Gene Page'']'''''

9. Which areas still have open pages that I could contribute?

''This is continually changing, and so please indicate all your areas of interest on the'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]''' ~~''so that we can match your interests with content in need of your input as well as see the content in process in real time at''~~

''This is continually changing, and so please indicate all your areas of interest on the Volunteer form so that we can match your interests with content in need of your input.'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 Volunteer Form]'''

'''Authoring and Uploading Pages'''

~~'''Authoring and Uploading Pages'''~~

10. What information should I be including in my page?

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 Author Instructions (includes links to Word versions of CCGA page templates, how to curate a gene page, and the policy for inclusion of figures): '''<u>[[Author Instructions|Author Instructions]]</u>'''
-Current Page Authorship Opportunities: <u>[[Volunteer Assignments and Opportunities|'''Volunteer Assignments and Opportunities''']]</u> (''see “Authors” column and look for any that are not assigned)''
 Meet our Editorial Leadership: '''<u>[[Leadership|Editorial Leadership]]</u>'''
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 .    Who can become a member of the CCGA?
-''We welcome anyone who would like to contribute to the CCGA effort! Various criteria that may be considered in granting CCGA membership are listed below. Even if you’re not sure if you fit into one of the categories, PLEASE still contact us with your interest. There are many ways to contribute and we’re excited to explore the possibilities with you. To get started, please complete our'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]''' ''to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team will contact you.''
+''We welcome anyone who would like to contribute to the CCGA effort! Various criteria that may be considered in granting CCGA membership are listed below. Even if you’re not sure if you fit into one of the categories, PLEASE still contact us with your interest. There are many ways to contribute and we’re excited to explore the possibilities with you. To get started, please complete our new volunteer form to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team will contact you.'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]'''
 ''Categories:''
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 ''4.    '' Who qualifies as a trainee member of the CCGA?
-''In general, this includes individuals enrolled in an undergraduate, a graduate program or post-doctoral training in medical genetics or a closely related field and accredited by the ACGME, ABMGG, CCMG (or RCPS), a residency program, or post-doctoral fellowship in a related field. Individuals may be technologists working in an applicable area. PLEASE contact us with your interest by completing our '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]''' to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team can work with you to determine if a mentor would be of help to you.''
+''In general, this includes individuals enrolled in an undergraduate, a graduate program or post-doctoral training in medical genetics or a closely related field and accredited by the ACGME, ABMGG, CCMG (or RCPS), a residency program, or post-doctoral fellowship in a related field. Individuals may be technologists working in an applicable area. PLEASE contact us with your interest by completing our new volunteer form to describe your experience and interests, and a member of our Editorial Team can help determine if a mentor would be of help to you. '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]'''''
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 ''6.    '' What are the requirements for a mentor?
-''The mentor is typically an existing member of the CCGA and/or a qualified individual with expertise in the field who becomes a CCGA member through the mentoring process.  See also the [[Description of CCGA Roles]].''
+''The mentor is typically an existing member of the CCGA and/or a qualified individual with expertise in the field who becomes a CCGA member through the mentoring process.''
 ''7.    '' What are the different volunteer opportunities available within the CCGA?
-''We are currently recruiting authors to write CCGA pages and Associate Editors for disease-specific areas. In the future we may have additional openings on our other initiatives, and so please stay tuned for further news. If you would like to be considered for opportunities in addition to authorship, please indicate this information on the '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]'''. See also the [[Description of CCGA Roles]].''
+''We are currently recruiting authors to write CCGA pages. In the future we may have additional openings on our editorial team or other initiatives, and so please stay tuned for further news. If you would like to be considered for opportunities in addition to authorship, please indicate this information on the '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]'''.''
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 ''(2)   Disease-specific pages (for example see any of the links on the AML overview page), which is for individual disease entities and much more detailed.''
-''(3)   Gene-specific pages (for example see <u>[[ABL1]]</u>).''
+''(3)   Gene-specific pages (for example see <u>[[ABL1]]</u>). For additional related instructions see '''[https://ccga.io/index.php/How_to_Curate_a_Gene_Page ''<u>How to Curate a Gene Page</u>'']'''''
 .    Which areas still have open pages that I could contribute?
-''This is continually changing, and so please indicate all your areas of interest on the'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]''' ''so that we can match your interests with content in need of your input as well as see the content in process in real time at''
+''This is continually changing, and so please indicate all your areas of interest on the Volunteer form so that we can match your interests with content in need of your input.'' '''[https://mms.cancergenomics.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CGC&fid=3830649 <u>Volunteer Form</u>]'''
+'''<u>Authoring and Uploading Pages</u>'''
-'''<u>Authoring and Uploading Pages</u>'''
 .  What information should I be including in my page?