Instructions for Authors

~ Invited Papers ~

General

Each of the six half-day sessions will be about 3½ hours in duration. The basic format will be:

1) brief introductory remarks by the session chair,
2) presentation of three invited papers,
3) short break,
4) presentation of two invited papers,
5) prepared comments on the papers by the invited discussant, and
6) general discussion of the papers.

Preparation of Manuscripts

In order to minimize the editing needed to prepare conference materials and publications, please use the following specifications when preparing manuscripts.

Language: Papers must be written in English.

Length: A maximum length of 10 pages is suggested.

Typographic Requirements:

paper size & margins:	Letter (8½ x 11 in) -- all margins - 1.00 in, or A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) -- left/right - 2.25 cm, top - 2.54 cm, bottom - 4.3 cm
font type:	CG Times or Times Roman
font size:	18 pt. - paper title 12 pt. - author information, headings, sub-headings and text 10 pt. - abstract, tables, figures
font style:	Bold - titles, author information, headings Italics - sub-headings Regular - text
case:	upper- and lowercase letters for all titles, headings, text
line spacing:	1
justification:	left
paragraph format:	no initial indent, use blank line between paragraphs
page numbering:	none
tables:	use table editor (prefered) or tab columns
graphics:	imbed image, chart, etc. in graphics box
equations:	use equation editor for complex equations, otherwise regular type

Layout:

Title
<1 blank line>
Author name, including honorific - if multiple authors, use separate line for each name
<1 blank line>
Organization/affiliation and Country
<2 blank lines>
Abstract
<2 blank lines>
Heading
<1 blank line>
Text ...
<2 blank lines>
References

Abstract: Papers must have an abstract of no more than 200 words. The abstract should summarize results, topics discussed, and main conclusions, but it should not contain any displays, complex notation, or references.

Sections: Number titles of main sections (headings) using arabic numerals. Number titles of subsections (sub-headings) using a decimal system (1.1, 1.2, etc.)

Tables: Number tables consecutively in the order in which they are cited. Place tables as close as possible to the first citation. Each table should have a brief descriptive title that does not duplicate information in the headings of the table. Column headings should provide brief descriptions identifying column content. Keep horizontal and vertical rules within tables to a minimum.

Figures: Number figures (illustrations, charts, etc.) consecutively in the order in which they are cited. Each figure should have a brief descriptive title. If appropriate, place a brief descriptive caption beneath the figure.

Equations: Mathematical expressions (equations, formulas, etc.) should be centered on a separate line and identified by consecutive arabic numerals in parentheses placed flush with the right margin.

References: Indicate references in the text by author's name and year of publication in square brackets, e.g. [Williams, 1996]. Do not use footnotes. Place "References" alphabetized by author in a list at the end of the paper. Include only references cited in the text. For each reference, include author, date of publication, title and publication information, e.g.

Smith, J.T. and Jones, B.E. (1997), "Article Title," Journal Title, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 10-25.
Williams, B. (1996), "Chapter Title," Book Title, Place of Publication: Publisher Name, pp. 20-53.

Submission of Manuscripts

Please submit an electronic file and hard copy of the manuscript as early as possible.

Due Date: Manuscripts should reach the Organizing Committee by January 1, 1998.

Electronic file format: Manuscripts should be submitted in WordPerfect 6.1 (preferred) or earlier versions, or Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 or earlier versions.

Method of Submission:

Presentations

The oral presentation should not be a reading of the paper, but should explain the background and highlight the main conclusions. It should be self-contained and not based on the assumption that the audience has read the paper. The use of prepared transparencies or slides is encouraged.

Length: A maximum of 25 minutes will be allowed for presentations of invited papers.

Language: Presentations must be given in English. Translation services will not be available.

Special Presentation Requirements: An overhead projector and computer projection system (Proxima, PowerPoint, or other) will be available for use during presentations. When you submit your manuscript, please notify the Organizing Committee of any special software or other presentation equipment you will need.

Meeting with Session Chair: Session chairpersons may contact invited authors and discussants before the conference in order to discuss the time schedule, rules of procedure and other technical matters. If this is not done, invited authors and discussants will meet with the chairperson in the meeting room 15 minutes before the session begins.

Publication and Distribution of Manuscripts

The Organizing Committee will print copies of all invited papers. Advanced copies will be sent to the chairpersons and discussants for the sessions in which the papers are to be presented. Copies will also be included in the materials to be distributed to participants at the conference.

When received by the Organizing Committee, invited papers will be made available on the Internet via the Agricultural Statistics 2000 website. This will enable participants to obtain copies prior to the conference if they so desire.

Invited papers will be published in the Agricultural Statistics 2000 conference proceedings.

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