Information Technology Services

Create a Publication

Getting Started

Do you have to create a publication, perhaps a newsletter, brochure, or some type of booklet? This module will explain three software options and provide links to learning resources.

• Using MS Publisher
• Using MS Word
• Using Adobe InDesign
• Editing Images in Photoshop CS3
• Design Tips
• Printing Publications
• Copyright Guidelines and Friendly Web Sites
• ITS Resources

Publisher is probably your best choice if you don't have a lot of time and you want something easy to use. Publisher contains hundreds of templates you can use to create newsletters, brochures, flyers, signs, greeting cards, and almost any other publication you can think of. The ready-made templates make Publisher quick to learn and easy to use.

Publisher is available on the public cluster computers and in the TLMC lab (IACC 150C). You are welcome to work on your project in the TLMC lab.

Publisher Tutorials (UWEC): The following tutorials are part of The ITM Help Collection, which has been developed by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is copyrighted by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. (Used with permission.)

• Microsoft Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Publisher 2003

Note: NDSU clusters now only have MS Office 2007 installed.

Special Topics: Following are links to MS Publisher 2007 tutorials about tasks specific to creating a publication:

• Working with Graphics
• Working with Columns
• Text Options
• Printing a Publication
• Options for Printing

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MS Word is not as versatile or as easy to use as Publisher for creating various types of publications, since Word was not designed to be a desktop publishing program. However, you can use Word templates to make brochures and newsletters.

You can find templates and download them to your computer at the Templates page on the Microsoft Web site. On this page, you will also find links to Training and Clip Art and Media.

Word Tutorials (UWEC): The following tutorials are part of The ITM Help Collection, which has been developed by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is copyrighted by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. (Used with permission.)

• Microsoft Word 2007
• Microsoft Word 2003

Note: NDSU clusters now only have MS Office 2007 installed.

Special Topics: Following are links to MS Word 2007 tutorials about tasks specific to creating a publication:

• Working with Images
• Using Fill Effects
• Working with Columns
• Editing a Document

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InDesign is a professional desktop publishing program that is available from all the cluster computers. Although it will probably take you more time to learn InDesign, the program provides you with much control over your layout. Following is a link to a Web page sponsored by Adobe that has some useful tips and tutorials on InDesign. (Note there are several pages of tutorials here.)

• InDesign Design Center

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Photoshop CS3 Tutorials (UWEC): The following tutorials are part of The ITM Help Collection, which has been developed by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is copyrighted by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. (Used with permission.)

• Adobe Photoshop CS3

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The following link provides some useful tips for designing a publication.

To print front and back (duplexing) in the public clusters, you need to manually specify one of the following printers in the Print dialog box:

• Default Laserjet-Duplexing (for black-and-white prints)
• Default Color Laserjet-Duplexing (for colored prints)

Note: There is a charge for printing, and you will need to use your Bison Card to pay.

To print tabloid size (11 X 17) documents, you will need to go to the Graphic Services located in the Memorial Union.

If you need more information, or help with printing, please ask at the Helpdesk in IACC 150A or Technology Learning and Media Center in IACC 150C.

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The document on Copyright: Fair Use Practices for Students includes:

• A brief overview of copyright guidelines
  
  
• A lengthy list of copyright-friendly Web sites where you can find photos and music (Each Web site has its own rules, so please read them before using the images and music provided there.)

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• Technology Learning and Media Center (TLMC): IACC 150C, 231-5130
  • Walk-in for help with projects
  • Multimedia equipment and software available
  • A library of learning materials available for use in the TLMC.
• Cameras and other equipment are available for checkout at the ITS Help Desk in IACC 150A. For more information about equipment checkout, please see the Help Desk Equipment Checkout page.
• If you are interested in getting more hands-on training on Photoshop or other popular software applications and technology, the ITS offers short classes that are free for students. Follow the Student Training link to find out more.

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