Material Development Resources

Material Development Guides

These handy guides were developed as quick reference tools to help you in your development process. Use them together for a step-by-step guide to creating material, or reference them individually for help with specific issues.

Testing Resources

Additional Resources

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  • CTCP Policies and Procedures

    CTCP Policy Manual: Chapter 300, #03 Educational and Media Materials, Incentive and Promotional Items

    Development Policies

    • Contact the TECC Resource Library Staff (1-800-258-9090 ext. 161) to search for existing material to ensure no duplication of effort.
    • Pre-test material with the intended audience prior to use.
    • Include the appropriate funding acknowledgment.
    • Ensure all subcontractors sign a CTCP copyright release form. This applies to designers, writers, photographers and other artists.

    Material Submission

    Submit materials to TEAM Lab, the new material review and technical assistance project funded by CTCP.

    Include:
    • Two originals of the developed material
    • Completed OTIS Material Development Form
    • Results of pre-testing or pilot testing the material with the intended audience
    • Signed CTCP Copyright Release for all subcontractors including writers, designers, photographers and artists
    • Signed Model Release for anyone who is recognizable in photos used
    • Receipts/invoices for any stock photos or graphics purchased
    • Projects are also required to submit digital files (in editable form), photos, graphics, and fonts used to create materials, upon request.

    Please send your educational and advocacy material to:

    TEAM Lab
    USC, Institute for Prevention Research
    1000 S. Fremont Ave., Unit 8, Bldg A-4
    Alhambra, CA 91803

    Website: http://teamlab.usc.edu
    Phone: 626-457-4189
    Fax: 626-457-4280