Types of numbered publications

Extension guides

Guides are free-distribution, black-and-white-only publications, designed to be brief, single concept pieces that can be updated frequently. They can be no longer than eight, 8.5-by-11 pages.

Extension circulars

Circulars also are distributed for free, but they present more stable content and have a higher production value than guides. They may include color photography or illustrations.

Extension handbooks

Handbooks are retail-sale publications of a comprehensive and detailed nature. They may be wholesaled by Media Productions to county offices or other outlets. They must be adequately capitalized to cover costs or be reviewed by Media Productions for marketability.

Research reports

Research reports cover annual test results or findings from a study with a single objective. Publication in a research report does not preclude use of the material in a more comprehensive report, such as a research bulletin. If the material is used again, however, it should be summarized or incorporated with other data, rather than repeated in its entirety.

Research bulletins

Research bulletins report methodology, results and conclusions of completed research endeavors. In general, bulletins are reserved for publications of high-quality, definitive research findings from several years of work or from several separate but related objectives.

Technical reports

A technical report puts research conducted by the author into a practical context for a technically capable but nonacademic audience.

Task force reports

Task force reports are free-distribution publications that report commissioned studies or the efforts undertaken by interdisciplinary task forces.

Contact Information

Ana Henke
Outreach Educational Publications Supervisor
Regents Row, Roberts Bldg. Room 105
MSC 3K, Box 30001
Phone: 575-646-1174
FAX: 575-646-2702
ahenke@nmsu.edu