Abstract Format

  1. Each abstract should be 1 page in length.
  2. Format and printing size must be 8-1/2" x 11" which is slightly different from the European A4
  3. Printer font should be 12 pitch or point and either Time Roman (this font).
  4. Margin settings:  Top margin=1"; Left margin= 1"; Right margin= .75"; Bottom margin= 1"
  5. Figures or illustrations if used should be incorporated in jpeg, tiff or gif file.

Abstract Content

The following format should be used:

View an example of the abstract

  1. Title should be typed in BOLD, ALL CAPITAL LETTERS on the first line. The title should be centered. If the title is too long, then it may be extended to the next line.
  2. Authors’ Namesshould be double spaced after the title. The presenting author should be the first author listed. The line should be centered.
  3. Presenter/Demonstrator/Speaker’s Affiliation should be single spaced and centered after Author's names.
  4. Presenting speaker’s Address, email, website, phone and fax should be at the bottom of the page.
  5. Other contributing authors’ affiliations and addresses, if different from the presenting author should be included as footnotes at the bottom of the page.
  6. Abstract Text should include an Introduction, Summary or Focus of three to five sentences explaining WHO (what audience) would benefit from your demo, poster, presentation, pre-workshop, or breakout session and WHAT is novel or innovative about the information being presented. Who might benefit from doing/using this approach.  Details of your project or approach along with any evaluation data should also be summarized.  Include appropriate references to websites or papers that will provide the participant with further details of the methods. At the end a few sentences about the benefit to the participant in listening to or viewing this project or study. If the project is available please state how and where to find it.

Section Headings

Headings should be Bold capitalizing the first letter.

Paragraphs

Do Not Indent Paragraphs. Leave one blank line between paragraphs.

Figures, Screen Shots orTables

Figurese can be inserted. Converting color images to Gray scale images will reproduce best in our black and white program. However the posted web abstract can be in color.

References

References should be collected at the end of the abstract.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements should be included as a separate line after the reference section.