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Technical Program Schedule
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Final Paper Submission - closed
UPDATE - Authors of accepted final papers who have been asked to make revisions must upload their revisions no later than July 14, 2010.
(Proceedings will be a post conference product)
- Paper Format Information
- Poster Format
- Presentation Format
- Proceedings
- Committment to Attend and Expenses
- Upload Final Paper
- Registration
- Contacts for Questions
Important Paper Submission Dates:
Final Papers Deadline Extension: Date is Past
Author/Speaker Registration & Cancellation Deadline: Date is Past
The deadline for author/speaker registration is midnight - Past, Eastern US Time (GMT minus 5). Should an individual submit a final paper before May 30, 2010 but fail to register with payment by the deadline, that person's abstract/paper will be removed from the conference program and proceedings. Registrations cannot be processed without payment.
For program questions, contact Kenneth W. Potter, General Conference Chair, or Donald K. Frevert, Technical Program Chair.
Paper Format Information:
All authors whose abstracts have been accepted for an oral presentation must upload an electronic copy of their completed final paper with complete contact information to http://submissions.miracd.com/ASCE/WatershedManagement2010/login.asp by Sunday, May 30, 2010 - Date Is Past.
All papers are required to:
- be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt).
- have a minimum 1 " margin on all sides of the page.
- use an 12 pitch font for the basic text with Times New Roman being the recommended style.
- use single line spacing throughout the paper.
Pictures, tables, graphs, etc. shall fit within the above described margins.
A paper template, including additional information regarding charts/graphs, appendices, and references, is available here.
Length. Paper length is restricted to a maximum of 12 pages, including all text, graphics, and appendices. All submissions are expected to be single-spaced. Please note that the proceedings will not contain PowerPoint Presentations.
Point size and font - Use 12 point type for text, captions and author contact information. For type within figures or tables, the 12 point size is preferred. We recommend selecting a serif text font such as Times Roman. Italics, bold and bold italics may be used; we recommend sticking to one "family" of typefaces.
Headers and footers. Do not put any information in the header. The only acceptable content in the footer is a single page number.
Poster Format Information:
Poster Layout. A poster board will be assigned to poster presenters, with dimensions 1.22 m tall by 2.44 m wide (4' x 8'). You will have one side of the partition and another poster presenter will use the other side of the board.
Each poster must have a heading in very large type, 84 pt or greater. Your name and affiliation should also be noted in large type, around 72 pt. Headings and subheadings should be at least 36 pt. You need not use all capitals for titles and headings, for this can sometimes make them difficult to read. Other lettering, including text and lettering on illustrations or charts, should be between 18 and 24 pt, and should have double or 1.5 spacing between lines. Use a simple font such as Times, Arial or Helvetica throughout your presentation. To make something stand out, use a larger font size, bold or underline. You can also frame a section of text by putting a box around it. All material should be readable from a distance of three feet or more.
Any format that fits in the available space is acceptable. Some posters are prepared as one, large sheet and usually brought to the conference rolled up in a tube. You may need to locate a largeformat printer for this purpose, e.g., at a copy store. Other posters are prepared as a group of smaller sheets, which may be easier to prepare and transport. The format is up to you.
Remember that you can refer to your proceedings paper for additional details. Do not simply bring a normal sized copy of your proceedings paper!
Presentation. Material should be displayed in logical sequence and each sheet should be numbered. Use graphs, charts, tables, figures, pictures or lists rather than text to get your points across. Make sure your presentation flows in a logical sequence, and include an introduction, body and conclusion. Arrange your presentation ahead of time to make sure it fits within the space provided.
Visual Impact. The effectiveness of a poster presentation can be enhanced by using techniques such as mounting the sheets on colored (though not fluorescent) paper to improve the graphic impact. Please note that simplicity, ease of reading, etc., are more important than artistic flair. Illustrations should not be mounted on heavy stock as this could make them difficult to mount on poster boards.
Consider the visual impact your presentation needs to make in order to attract readers in a room full of posters.
Presentation Format:
Oral Presentations
All oral presentations are limited to a total length of 20 minutes. This alotted time is intended for 15 minutes of actual presentation time, with an additional five (5) minutes allowed for questions and answers.
Visual aids are encouraged in the form of Microsoft PowerPoint slideshows, and presenters are urged to bring the slideshow files to the Conference on a USB flash drive, compact disc (CD), or both. Student volunteers will be stationed in the Registration Area to collect the files so that they can be pre-loaded onto the computers located in your session room. Presenters are requested to provide their slideshows one day in advance of the presentation; although the files can potentially be accepted up to two (2) hours before the session occurs. Should you be unable to submit your files in advance, please be prepared to bring the files (via USB flash drive or CD) directly to the session room. When preparing PowerPoint files for your presentation, try to save the slideshow in a reverse-compatible format. The computers at the Conference may be utilizing an earlier version of Microsoft Office, and therefore, may not be able to open or display certain files optimally that are created in a newer version.
Please arrive at the session room approximately 15 minutes before the start time. This will provide you with an opportunity to meet your session chair/moderator, and make certain that your PowerPoint slide is appearing correctly.
Keep in mind that conference staff are not available to print supplemental materials or visual aids. Presenters are responsible for these items, so please arrive prepared.
Poster Presentations
Plan to mount your materials at least 15 minutes prior to the opening of the session. All illustrations, charts, etc., to be posted should be prepared in advance as materials for these purposes will not be available at the conference facilities. You will need to bring your own supply of push pins. It is also recommended that you bring extra copies of your illustrations or a signup sheet for people to request copies of your information. However, no duplication facilities will be available at the conference.
Proceedings:
The proceedings will be published as a copyrighted work of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Proceedings will be published on CD. Proceedings will be a post conference product.
Commitment to Attend and Expenses:
Authors whose abstracts are accepted for oral presentations or technical posters and who submit a final paper are expected to attend the Watershed Management 2010 conference, pay the appropriate registration fees and make their presentation(s) in person.
All expenses associated with the preparation, submission, and presentation of abstracts and papers are the responsibility of the authors. This includes preparation of high resolution digital manuscripts and illustrations.
Scholarship and/or travel funds are NOT available for conference participants. All attendees are required to pay conference registration fees. Conference registration fees are fixed and NO discounts are being offered.
Thank you for your interest. We are looking forward to an exciting and productive Watershed Management 2010 conference.