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Abstract to Paper to Publication/Presentation

Author's Handbook: Please review and keep this valuable guide handy as you move through the Abstract/Paper/Presentation process 

Stage One: The Abstract for the Paper

As a prospective author, your chances of having an abstract accepted are significantly greater if you send your abstract to the appropriate subcommittee, so please read the descriptions carefully and use the flowchart provided on the submission website to aid in making your selection. It is also vital that you submit your abstract on time. 

Information you will provide includes:

  • Abstract Text (300 word limit)
  • Up to five Key Words
  • Abstract Title (10 words or fewer)
  • Biography for Primary (and Secondary) Authors (200 word limit)
  • Contact information for Primary (and Secondary) Authors

Stage Two: The Paper

Paper Submission Site

If your abstract was approved, review or download the following files to help with your Paper Submission. Your Paper will be submitted via the same portal as your Abstract, using the same login and password. The Clearance Release Form will be submitted with your paper through the online portal, start early! 

Individual Files

  • Author's Handbook
  • I/ITSEC Paper Template
  • Author's Guide to Paper Submission
  • PDF Conversion Guide
  • Clearance Form (I/ITSEC SAMPLE) – Clearance forms are available in the submission portal, all clearance forms must be submitted via the Submission site by Main Authors. Once logged into the Paper Submission site you will see a red box labeled Clearance Form. This will enable you to download the form via PDF and then submit through the submission site after completion, or you may submit online via text boxes. Clearance Forms due by 18 July.
Why start so early on the Clearance Form? Here's a message from one submitter: ".... we are not permitted to submit the paper without public release being completed. They claim (and I see their perspective) that it is available to 150 people once submitted and that collection is still “public”. We started four weeks prior to the original submission date to get corporate and government customer approvals and those are just starting to trickle in."

Stage Three: Paper Presentation Upload

If your Paper was approved, review or download the following files to help with your Presentation. Your Presentation will be submitted via the same portal as your Abstract/Paper, using the same login and password.

Individual Files

  • Paper Presentation Template
  • AV Requirements Form
  • Practice Room Sign-up (open 4 October – 19 November*)  
*After 19 November, reserve available space onsite in rooms 
 
Your Presentation must be uploaded to the I/ITSEC website by close of business on 23 September to allow time for reviewing and editing.

Additional Concerns

For any concerns, please contact your bird-dog (assigned if your submission was approved). If you are unable to locate your bird-dog or have questions about your Paper, contact Jim Threlfall, Program Chair, at jim.threlfall@tp-solutions.com.

If you are unable to reach anyone listed above, please contact Debbie Langelier, VP, NTSA, at dlangelier@NTSA.org. 

 
 
 
 

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