Abstract Preparation & Submittal Instructions

2008 Florida Bay and Adjacent Marine Systems Science Conference

December 8-11, 2008  l  Naples, FL

Abstract Submission deadline extended to: October 1, 2008

Abstract Preparation

Abstracts should be prepared (saved) in ONE of the following digital formats:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Rich Text Format (an available "save as" option on most current word processors)
  • All abstracts should be concise and written in grammatically correct English. If English is not your native language, you should seek the help of a colleague or professional translator. 
  • Paper Size: Abstracts should be prepared in 8 1/2 x 11 inch size (U.S. standard) 

    • (21.6 x 28 cm).  
  • Files must be named with ONLY letters or numbers, or combinations thereof. Symbols (dashes, etc.), spaces or commas will not properly transmit. 
  • Do NOT use a space in your abstract file name or it will NOT transmit.
    - INCORRECT:   my abstract.doc
    -     CORRECT:   myabstract.doc

Abstracts should be formatted as follows: (on a standard 8.5" X 11" page)

  • Abstracts should be no longer than TWO pages in length.
  • Set margins at 1", top, bottom and sides.
  • Figures, graphs or tables are permitted as long as the abstract is no longer than two pages.
  • Provide references as appropriate.
  • Use Times Roman 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.
  • Identify author affiliation using superscript numeral references (see sample abstract).
  • Do not include professional titles. 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.
  • Include full author contact information at the end of the abstract (see sample abstract).

Sample Abstract

Reconstruction of Soil-Landscapes

J. Mark Genesis1,Terry R. Brown1 and S. Busch2
1Soil & Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
2Department of Soil Science, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, England

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.

Contact Information: J. Mark Genesis, Soil & Water Science Department, University of Florida, 600 Mowry Road, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA,
Phone: 305-555-5555, Fax: 305-555-5000, Email: jgf@mynet.net

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: bmt@ufl.edu

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