Guidelines for Submitting Papers

Guidelines for Submitting Papers

General Information

You must register for the conference to have your paper published in the conference proceedings.

Due Dates - March 15, 2010 (refereed track only)
  - April 19, 2010 (all other tracks)
Length - Between 7 & 10 pages including graphics and references.
Format - Make the formatting as simple as possible, tabs and returns only.

The proceedings has a standard format style for all papers. Please limit excess formatting like centering and justification, and especially font and style changes. The proceedings will be printed in Times New Roman 12 point with graphics embedded directly in the document. Make sure that your title, author information, and paragraph headings are not marked for Table of Content reference and that you do not use endnotes.

Be sure to include:

  • Title
  • Author information: Name, department, school, address, phone, e-mail address
  • Headings (Please do not use large fonts)
  • Sub-headings (as needed)
  • Tables (use plain tables between columns)
  • Embedded graphics (as needed)
  • List of references

Spell check your document thoroughly.


If you have questions about submitting your paper,
contact Peter Smith at psmith@saintmarys.edu (574-289-2126).

Submitting Your Paper

Submit your document in a Windows-compatible file format.

  • Email using MIME-capable mail software.
    Include or attach your document in

    MS-Word,
    Rich Text Format (RTF), or
    ASCII (DOS) format

    Send it to: psmith@saintmarys.edu (574-289-2126).

Please fax the following statement with your signature to 574-234-8709:

"I hereby grant ERIC non-exclusive permission to reproduce this document."