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Author Help Manual

Extended Abstracts

Submitting an Extended Abstract

In order to submit an extended abstract, you must submit an initial short abstract as described in the previous steps.*

NOTE: Your draft extended abstract is the version of your extended abstract, etc., that is submitted for organizer review. It should contain all elements of the paper (text, tables, graphics, references, etc.). For the purposes of this manual, the term "paper" will be used, which can also mean extended abstract, short paper, etc.

To submit your extended abstract, log into your author account on the conference site.

• Choose a paper number and click Submit Draft Paper from the Options box on the Status page.

• Once you have reviewed the instructions, choose Submit Draft Paper to continue to the Draft Paper Submittal page.

This will display your current abstract and paper title, which should be edited to match your extended abstract. A text box is available for the submission of a presenting author biography. The biography should be in plain text, and no more than 400 words.

• Upload your paper. Click on the Browse button to have your browser search for the file name on your computer.

• Read the statement regarding paper submission and choose "I Agree" or "I Disagree."

• Click Submit Draft Paper.

This will automatically upload your paper. If uploaded successfully, you will receive an on-screen confirmation and be returned to the paper status page, where you will see the change noted.

NOTES:

• You cannot submit an extended abstract until your abstract has been formally accepted by a designated conference organizer.*

• All extended abstracts must be submitted in PDF format. See Guidelines for Creating a PDF for more information.

• After you've submitted your extended abstract, please ensure your paper title, abstract and author information and roles/order are updated. These items should match what you've submitted.

• Your paper title, abstract and author information and roles/order will be used in the conference final program and publication. Please ensure the information you enter is complete and accurate.

For information on how to prepare your extended abstract, please refer to the author resources on the conference website.

*In some cases, your short 400 word abstract will be automatically accepted. If this is the case, your immediate next step is to submit your draft extended abstract.