Abstract Preparation & Submittal Instructions
14th International Pectinid Workshop
St. Petersburg Hilton l St. Petersburg, Florida l April 23-29, 2003
Submission Deadline EXTENDED to: January 1, 2003

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", top, bottom and sides. Abstract should be no longer than TWO pages 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.
  • Graph/Figure Instructions:

    • - Embed graphs or figures into the word processing document as independent objects; do not dynamically link from other programs.
    - Avoid the use of shading in graphs. If possible use cross-hash marks or dots, etc.
    - Additionally, you should attach separate files of all your graphs or figures in high resolution JPEG (.jpg) or TIFF (.tif) to your email -- (300 dpi or better). EPS (.eps) files may be accepted only if any fonts have first been converted to outlines.

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:
Oral Presentation    /   Poster Presentation

Check this box if you are a student, are the senior author and will be presenting the paper. All student presentations, both oral and poster, will be entered into the Student Presentation Competition.

Program Topic:
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.


 for your file. DO NOT USE A SPACE IN YOUR ABSTRACT FILE NAME OR IT WILL NOT TRANSMIT.

  • 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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