Submission Deadline - March 1, 2010 at 11:59PM your local time

Welcome to the Online Abstract Submission System! In order to submit your abstract using our online system, please print and follow these directions:

• Step 1 - carefully read the content and formatting instructions found in the Call for Abstracts. To see an online copy, click here.

• Step 2 - download an abstract submission document. This Microsoft Word file is formatted to create a document that has the same size as the abstract box on the paper abstract form. To download it, click here. Save the file to any location on your computer.
    If you do not use Word, click here for instructions on creating your own submission document.

• Step 3 - create your abstract using the abstract submission document you saved in Step 2. You may use any Word features, including inserting or pasting charts and graphs into the document. The final document must be a single page in length and must adhere to all formatting, font and size specifications as noted below. Failure to do so may result in return of your abstract for revision.
  
  All of the following format criteria must be met:

  • The document size must be 6.1"w x 7.2"h

  • The margins must be 0.25" on all sides

  • The font must be Times New Roman and 11pt in size

  • The line spacing must be 1.5 spacing (tables may be single spaced)

  • Title and author information must not appear on the abstract

  • Sections in your abstract must start with section headers in bold, but not all caps, italics or underline (e.g. Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion). They must be located at the beginning of a paragraph, and on the left side of the page and must not be on a separate line.
    

• Step 4 - submit your document. Click here to access the abstract submission form. Fill in all fields requested, including title and authors. Locate your abstract submission document using the Browse button to enter its filename in the appropriate field, then press the Submit button. 

• Step 5 - save your confirmation number. You will receive an immediate confirmation on your web browser and you will also receive one via email. This number is required to monitor the status of your submission or to submit a revision prior to the deadline. If you do not receive a confirmation, contact Technical Support immediately.

• Step 6 - your abstract will be checked to make sure it conforms to all of the format guidelines. If it does not, you will receive an email detailing what changes are needed. Once you have made the changes, you can submit your revised abstract by clicking on the Revise an Abstract link on the left side of this page. Your original submission form will be displayed with all of the information previously provided. Just select your revised abstract file using the Browse button at the bottom of the form and click submit. You will receive another email stating that your abstract is complete once all guidelines are met. Once your abstract passes format guidelines, you cannot submit any further revisions.

If you require any technical assistance in this process, please email or call us using the contact information below.

Abstract Technical Support
Email: support@web-abstracts.com   Phone: (800) 279-6139