This guide should be used as a reference point for Alaska Department of Fish and Game Divisions of Sport Fish and Commercial Fisheries report policies and standards, as part of an ongoing effort to provide clear, consistent guidelines for scientific and technical reports (Joint-Divisional Series). This guide should be used as a companion to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Writer’s Guide (ADF&G 2010), which provides standard language and writing guidance for all divisions and sections of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Presented are staff roles and responsibilities, an explanation of current reporting series, and guidelines for preparation and assembly of major elements in a report.

This report should be used as a guide for authors, as well as a reference point for report policies and standards. This manual is part of an ongoing effort to provide clear, consistent style guidelines for Alaska Department of Fish and Game Divisions of Sport Fish and Commercial Fisheries technical report series. Presented are guidelines for preparation and assembly of major elements in a report, as well as staff roles and responsibilities.