Publications Policies
CTR's Production Department handles the publishing process for research reports and products as well as general communication materials. This page provides access to all the guidelines, requirements, and templates for our publications. Production staff members are available to assist CTR researchers and staff with editing and graphics in special projects as well.
General Information
- FAQs about TxDOT Reports
- Tip Sheet on Using the Track Changes Feature in Microsoft Word (PDF, 48 kb)
- Graduate Student Writing Service
- Sharing Files and Folders with Individuals Outside of the University
- Need help? Contact the production department
Requirements
Templates
- Report template with complete instructions (Word document, 304 kb): Essential document for creating a report; provides full set of styles and detailed instructions. Updated 02.12.08
- DOT page (Word document, 40 kb): Required first page for all reports. Updated 1.20.06
- Product cover page (Word document, 48 kb): Required first page for all products. Updated 11.29.05
- Project Summary Report (PSR): Please see PSR guidelines for instructions. Updated 9.26.06
For workshops:
- Curriculum Formatting Guidelines (Microsoft Word, 54 KB) Updated 07.30.09
- Curriculum Template, Instructor (Microsoft Word, 21 KB) Updated 07.30.09
- Curriculum Template, Student (Microsoft Word, 21 KB) Updated 07.30.09
- Presentation Template (PowerPoint, 89 KB) Updated 07.30.09
Guidelines
- CTR Style Guide (PDF, 296 kb)
- Graphics guidelines (PDF, 398 kb)
- Guidelines for citing references: excerpt from TRB's Information for Authors guide (PDF, 320 kb)
- Guidelines for freelance proofers