The Mediation Journal is published annually every Fall immediately preceding WAM's Emerging Issues Conference.

The Mediation Journal is provided as a benefit of membership to members of the Wisconsin Association of Mediators. Copies may be purchased by non-members and multiple copies may be ordered from the WAM office.

WAM invites articles concerned with all aspects of mediation and dispute resolution. Articles must be received by October 1 of the year of publication. Articles shall be no more than twenty (20) pages in length, double-spaced, and utilize a recognized style of citation (such as APA or University of Chicago style). Font size should be not smaller than twelve point. Previously published manuscripts will not be accepted. Enclose three copies of the article and computer disk with the text in Word or WordPerfect. Electronic submission is encouraged and may be sent as an attachment to wam@mailbag.com

The Charles "Chic" Nichol Essay Award

In remembrance of the outstanding contribution made to the mediation profession and to the Wisconsin Association of Mediators by Charles "Chic" Nichol, this award recognizes an outstanding article on the practice of mediation. Essay contest submissions will be judged on originality and unique contribution to the field and will be published as the lead article in The Mediation Journal. The author of the winning essay will receive a $500 cash award.

Articles submitted for the Chic Nichol Essay Contest shall follow the submission procedures as noted above. Articles must be received by October 1, 2002 to be eligible for the award.

The Mediation Journal is published by the Wisconsin Association of Mediators. All rights reserved. No portion of the contents may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

Manuscripts may be forwarded to the WAM office, P.O. Box 44578, Madison, WI 53744-4578.

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