Assalamualaikum and welcome to our program!

You have registered for this course, IML 601: Publications and Production of Information Materials under the electronic distance learning mode (e-PJJ). This Self Instructional Module (SIM) is your reading materials especially designed for this course. This SIM provides you the idea of the basic content of the course. Reading prior to the seminar will give you some important knowledge and some insights for discussions during the seminar and also participation in the forum. A learning facilitator will be appointed to assist you all time via on-line tutorials and a seminar facilitator will see you in every seminar. The questions and exercises are also included to help students understanding of the topics. In addition, active participation in class will further enhance your knowledge of the subject.

I would like to appreciate many people who have assisted me in developing this course, since its introduction in the faculty. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Shaharom TM Sulaiman, Mr. Azmi Abdul Rahman, and Mr. Zailan Endin who have helped in the content development of the course/subject. This manual is not an individuals product, but effort of many lecturers. Lastly, thanks to the Dean and other members of the Faculty of Information Management, UiTM for their support and advice.

Good luck everybody and happy studying!

Dr. Wan Ab. Kadir Wan Dollah