We encourage internal and external authors to use these publishing guidelines when preparing content for GSWA scientific publications and map products. Our guidelines work alongside the Western Australian Government and DEMIRS style guides. This ensures consistency, clarity, and adherence to official standards, which ultimately helps you produce high-quality, professional documents.
Explanatory Notes System (ENS)
Our Explanatory Notes System (ENS) provides easy access to detailed descriptions of different rock types found in Western Australia. It links information about rock layers to tectonic units and local geological events.
The system is regularly updated with fresh data and new insights, giving you a clear and up-to-date view of the region’s geology.
Access Explanatory Notes System (ENS) through GeoVIEW.WA.
Before you start
Contact us through the mailbox above request the Author’s Toolkit. The comprehensive toolkit includes MS Word templates, publishing and style guidelines, instructions on referencing and much more.
Helpful external sources
Important reference material for publishing with GSWA
Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code
Australian Stratigraphic Units Database (Geoscience Australia)
Composite Gazetteer of Australia – place names search (Geoscience Australia)
International Chronostratigraphic Chart (International Commission on Stratigraphy)
