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In summary...
- Each author may be the first or presenting author of only one standard abstract
- Plenary and Keynote Speakers may also submit one additional abstract
- A fee of 100 $CAN is due for every abstract
- Authors should ensure they use the MS Word template and styles described here to submit their abstracts
- Abstracts may only be submitted online (not emailed or posted)
- Abstracts may not exceed one column of the abstract template
- Procedure and schedule
- Preparing an abstract
- Submitting an abstract
- Editing a previously submitted abstract
- A Sample Abstract
- Abstract Template
- Abstract Submission Form
All abstracts submitted will be reviewed by the Goldschmidt 2008 Organising Committee. Each author may be the first or presenting author of only one standard abstract. Plenary and Keynote speakers may also submit one additional abstract (with payment).
The submission fee for all abstracts is 100 $CAN and is non-refundable (unless the abstract is not accepted for presentation). Submissions will not be scheduled or included in publications until payment is complete.
Abstracts can only be accepted for publication from authors who have followed the abstract preparation and submission instructions which are provided here.
There is no "print only" category for abstract submission, i.e. abstracts will be accepted only from authors who intend to attend the conference and present their work in either poster or oral form. Submission of an abstract implies a commitment to attend the meeting and present the work.
Authors will be notified of preliminary abstract acceptance after the final abstract deadline of 1st March 2008 23:59 PST. Accepted abstracts will be published in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta.
Preparing Your Abstract(s)All abstracts must be submitted on the authorised template which you may download by clicking here. This is a Microsoft Word file called last_name.doc in which authors may type or copy and paste their abstracts for submission. Only the styles listed below should be used and they should be used as shown in the example abstract which you may download GCA_abs_example.pdf. . Please do not edit styles.
Equations and tables may be included in abstracts, along with grayscale photos / figures. (Abstracts will be printed in grayscale. Please do not include colour pictures etc.)
A summary of styles (all are in the MS Word template):
- Page and paragraph set-up: please adjust your wordprocessor's setting for US letter paper (8.5" x 11"), portrait orientation. The abstract (including any figures/photos) must not exceed one column of a two column page with these settings. Abstracts which do run over length may be rejected or truncated for publication.
- Enter the title by clicking on the text and replacing it with your title. The title should be largely in lower case, and does not need punctuation at the end.
- Enter the authors' names in the next click-box. If there is more than one address for the authors, the names should be followed by a superscripted number to indicate the appropriate address.
- Corresponding authors should be indicated with an asterisk and their email address presented in the address box as follows (*correspondence: schmidt@uni-fr.com)
- Enter their addresses and email addresses title in the next click-boxes. Email addresses should be typed in brackets. Insert or delete further address lines as required.
- For section headers use the style SECTION HEADING (10 pt bold)
- For text use the style BODY TEXT (9 pt plain)
- Graphics: all figures must be in either GIF, TIFF or jpeg format.
- For references use the style REFERENCES (9 pt plain) and should be of the format: Goldschmidt, Newton & Einstein (2007), Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 25 1888-1947. References should run on from one another in a single paragraph.
Once your abstract is complete, please change the name of the file from last_name.doc to the presenting author's surname (family name/nom) retaining the suffix .doc (for example schmidt.doc)
Copyright and Data ProtectionWhen you submit your abstract it will be assumed that you grant non-exclusive copyright for your abstract in all media to Cambridge Publications Ltd, and that you consent for any information you supply to be recorded in the Goldschmidt 2008 conference database. However, assignment of copyright is not required from authors who work for organizations which do not permit such assignment. Please click here for further information on copyright and data protection issues.
Submitting Your AbstractPlease submit your abstract online using the Abstract Submission Form. All authors should complete the submission form including the abstract title and author details. Authors should identify the session most appropriate to their paper, and their preferred presentation style (oral, poster, no preference). Use the Browse button to select the file you wish to upload and then use the Submit form for Checking button.
After submitting your abstract you will be emailed with a reference number for your submission. Please keep this email as you will need this number should you wish to contact us regarding your abstract.
Click here to download the Abstract Template
Click here to proceed to the Abstract Submission Form
Edit Your AbstractThe presenting author may edit any previously submitted details for their abstract, or upload a changed abstract file as follows:
- Sign up as a website user (if you haven't already done so). You will receive a confirmation email containing a link which you should click on.
- Click on the "My Abstracts" link in the side menu.
- Click on the title of the abstract you wish to change, and then click the "Edit Details" link.
