Taking part in an association

This branch covers active participation in a professional association, divided by the form of contribution: volunteering, special interest groups, journal writing, and competitions. Choosing membership, local groups, conference roles, and submitting to research journals belong to their own branches.

• Volunteering in an association — what volunteering returns and requires, and finding and committing to a role
• Special interest groups in an association — using a group to enter a niche, and starting and running one
• Writing for an association’s journal — choosing a contribution, working with editors, developing the text, and responding to calls
• Entering a writing or publication competition — recognition, eligibility, award types, and the criteria used to judge entries