Writing the first draft of a standard?

It can be as easy — or as hard — as any writing task.

Some members simply start by reading other standards. If you know the type of standard…

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ASTM International is happy to announce that, beginning this fall, you’ll access your free and purchased online volumes through ASTM Compass®.

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ASTM International is happy to announce that, beginning this fall, you’ll access your free and purchased online volumes of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards through ASTM Compass®.

Rest…

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If you work with committee rosters, you know their purpose. Rosters list contact info for a subcommittee or main committee. They’re needed for collaboration and are critical for ensuring…

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To those of you new to ASTM International, thank you for sharing your expertise. Here are some tips for becoming more familiar with ASTM’s processes and getting the most out of your membership.…

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Are you new to being a task group chair or technical contact? There’s ASTM training for that, and the next scheduled session and the accompanying slides can be found in the…

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You’re busy, with numerous demands on your time. With that in mind, ASTM offers several ways to know what’s new in your industry area and in related work.

However you connect with ASTM,…

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ASTM hosted the Officers' Training Workshop at headquarters on Sept. 20 and 21, with more than 60 subcommittee and main committee officers attending a day and half of training sessions.

The…

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As you and your ASTM colleagues develop standard test methods, remember that ASTM’s Interlaboratory Study Program is a resource available to all members.

The program, established by the…

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Plan for a Standard's Development

Standards development, particularly for the task group chairman or first-time project leader, can be daunting. But planning ahead, breaking down the…

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