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Presenter's FAQ

 

FAQ’s for Presenters: Abstracts -- Presentations


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1. Short 200-word abstract.

a. What is the short 200-word abstract that I submitted during registration used for?
This abstract is ONLY used to determine in which session to place your presentation. This abstract will NOT be published in any form.

b. If I make changes to this abstract, do I have to resubmit it?
As we will only use it in placing your paper in the correct workshop session, small changes to this abstract will not affect anything, and there is no need to resubmit this abstract.

2. Extended abstract

a. Length of the abstract.
Please keep the abstract to NO LONGER than 4 pages.

b. Style and layout of the paper.
The style of the paper should conform to the standard of conference papers submitted to American Meteorological Society (e.g. two-column page layout, single space and at least 9pt letter size, and DO NOT use page numbers). The manuscript should include your name, affiliation and e-mail address. A preprint volume will be produced and distributed at the workshop.

c. Can I use color in my abstract?
As we will distribute an electronic preprint this year, you can use color pictures in your abstract.

d. Paper size to use.
Please use “Letter” (8.5x11 inches) paper size when generating your abstract. Although we will generate an electronic preprint this year, some information may still get lost if you generate your abstract using A4 size paper.

e. When must I submit my extended abstract?
Please submit your extended abstract NO later than June 3, 2005.

f. How must I submit my abstract?
Please use our UPLOAD form to upload your PDF extended abstract. You will need the login and password you were sent on your registration receipt. If you have forgotten it, you can retrieve it from a link at that location. If you have difficulty you may also email it to wrfhelp@ucar.edu.

g. Format in which to submit the abstract?
Please send your abstract in pdf format.

h. What if I made a change to this paper?
Please resubmit your paper, as in (f) above. It will be logged as the updated copy.

i. Naming convention of your extended abstract
Please name your paper(s) as follows:
LastName_FirstName.pdf– for an oral presentation
Poster_LastName_FirstName.pdf– for a poster presentation

j. I do not want my paper on the web after the conference.
Please inform us when you submit your abstract. Email workshop@ucar.edu

3. Will a preprint be generated?

Yes, an electronic preprint will be generated and made available on a CD at the start of the workshop.


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1. Can I want to use an overhead projector and not an electronic slide show?
Yes. Please let us know if you will need an overhead projector.

2. Can I generate my slideshow on a Mac?
Yes, but please ensure compatibility to Windows PowerPoint, as that is what we will use to display the slideshows.

3. Can I use my own computer?
No. In order to stay on time during the workshop, we cannot change computers in the middle of a session.

4. Can I use avi files?
Yes, please ensure that they will work, once downloaded on a different computer.

5. How do I get my slide show on the central computer?
You can:

a. Bring your slideshow on a:
memory stick;
flash drive;
zip drive, or
CD

b. Or send it to wrfhelp@ucar.edu, prior to the workshop. Please make the subject line “Workshop 2005 Slideshow”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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