Proceedings Submission, Changes, and Format
Proceedings Submission Deadline is September 17, 2008
Submission: The 2008 National Convention Proceedings CD will be released at the Convention. Papers, extended abstracts, and PowerPoint presentations will be collected online. Accepted speakers will be provided instructions in April.
Changes: Accepted speakers will be provided instructions in April.
All presenters must submit a Copyright Agreement
Format: Please proof your submission carefully and follow the guidelines as closely as possible.
General: Papers and poster submissions will be printed as submitted; there will be no editorial or peer review. Please use 81/2 x 11 (standard letter) page setup, portrait (vertical) orientation, with 1-inch margins all around. Use 12 point Times New Roman or similar font for all text unless otherwise noted.
Title: Position the title at the top of the first page with no larger than a 14-point font.
Bylines: List the name; affiliation; city; state; and e-mail address for the author and any coauthors.
Acknowledgements: If applicable, provide acknowledgements after the author bylines.
Abstract: An abstract of 150 words or less should clearly summarize the main points of the paper.
Keywords: Please include two to five keywords after the abstract.
Text: Begin the text on a new page. There is no limit on length for papers or posters.
Illustrations: Tables, figures, and photographs may be in black-and-white or color and should fit on the page within the same margins as the text. As much as possible, maintain portrait orientation and avoid using type smaller than 8 point.
Literature Cited: Follow The Chicago Manual of Style. Citations should appear in the text as Burr (1967) or (Burr 1967). Under "Literature Cited," arrange references alphabetically by author and spell out journal titles. Examples:
- CORTNER, H.J., and M.A. SHANNON. 1993. Embedding public participation in its political context. Journal of Forestry 91(7):14-16.
- ENDICOTT, E. 1993. Land conservation through public/private partnerships. Washington, DC: Island Press.
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