Poster Abstract Preparation & Submittal Instructions

17th Symposium of the
International Farming
Systems Association

November 17-20, 2002 l Lake Buena Vista, Florida USA

Submission Deadline: August 30, 2002

Abstracts to be submitted in English.  -- The organizers reserve the right to edit all abstracts for English usage.

Abstract Preparation

Abstracts should be prepared (saved) in ONE of the following digital formats:
  • Microsoft Word (2000 or below)
  • WordPerfect (v 6.x or below)
  • Rich Text Format (an available "save as" option on most current word processors)
Abstracts should be formatted as follows:
  • Set margins at 1.5 inches, top, bottom and sides. Abstract should be no longer than ONE page in length (including any graphs and figures).
  • Use Times Roman font (or other serif, proportional font) at a size of 12 points.
  • Type abstract title flush left on a line without any formatting. Type title in upper and lower case, standard title format.
  • List senior author first.
  • Bold presenting author.
  • Group authors by affiliation. Do not include professional titles. Type affiliation below author lines. Include ONLY the affiliation name, city, state, country in abstract listing. (Do not include full mailing address at the top of the abstract.)
  • Type body single spaced without any indents or tabs. DOUBLE SPACE BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS.
  • Apply bolding, italics, underlining, superscripts and subscripts in your main text as you want to appear in your final abstract.

Sample Abstract

Queen Scallop Fisheries

Pectin J. Fondler and Gamete Release
University of Knowledge, Wisdom, CT, USA

Maximus T. Adductus
Scallops College, Big Sea, England, UK

This is the abstract main text. Do not tab or indent. Double space between paragraphs. Apply bold, italics, underlines, superscripts and subscripts as appropriate. Use Times Roman font (or other serif, proportional font) at a size of 12 points.

List senior author first. Bold presenter. Group authors by affiliation. Do not include professional titles. Type affiliation below author lines. Include only the affiliation name, city, state and country in abstract listing.

Pectin, Fondler, University of Knowledge, 1234 Anyplace Way, Wisdom, CT, 00000, USA, Phone: 555-555-5555, Fax: 555-555-5000, pjf@mynet.net, ORAL,
Topic 4 - Biochemistry/Genetics 

Abstract Submission: (Note: All fields are required, if necessary, you may enter "None" or "NA" into a field.)

Presenter's Name: (first) (last)
Organization:
Dept./Div.:
Mailing address:
City: State:  
Zip/Postal Code: Country:
Phone number: FAX number:
Email address:
Programmatic Theme:
Note: See programmatic themes for detailed description. If submitting for Tool Bazaar indicate "Tool Bazaar".
Title of Abstract:
 

Abstract File Submittal: (Click on Browse, locate your abstract and double click on the document name. The file location and name will automatically appear in the box, and the document will be embedded for submission.)

  • NOTE:
    - Name abstract file with author's last name and initials and subsequent numbers, if more than one abstract is being submitted. Do not use spaces or commas.
    EXAMPLE:     SmithJR2.doc
    - Files must be named with ONLY letters or numbers, or combinations thereof. Symbols (dashes, etc.) or spaces will not properly transmit.
     

  • When using the "Browse" function, you may need to change the "File Type" to "All Files" (*.*) or Word Documents (*.doc) to find your abstract on your computer.
     

  • All correspondence will be made with the presenting author via email.

Any comments or remarks you would like to submit with your abstract:

Questions:
Any other questions concerning abstract submissions should be referred to Beth Miller-Tipton, Conference Coordinator at 352-392-5930, Fax: 352-392-9734, Email: bmiller-tipton@mail.ifas.ufl.edu

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