GUIDE TO AUTHORS

THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

Advances in Intelligent Coatings Design

January 30 – February 1, 2008

WRITTEN PAPER

THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM Proceedings is produced using a photographic process. The following requirements should be carefully observed.

Paper Due December 1, 2007

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE (www.psrc.usm.edu/waterborne) FOR TEMPLATE THAT INCLUDES ALL FORMATING SPECIFICATIONS.

Page Limitation 16 pages – must end on an even page number

Paper Size 8½” x 11”, printed on one side only

Margins 1¼” right, left, and bottom

1” top

Font 12 pt, Times New Roman

Line Spacing Single, leave one blank line above each heading or sub-heading

Justification Full

Indentation ½”

Headings Major headings – Bold, capitalize first letter only, left justified, start first paragraph text on the following line

Sub-headings – Bold, indented, followed by a period, first paragraph text on the same line after two spaces

Page Numbering Do not print numbers on the front of the pages; pencil markings are permitted on the back of the paper. Please be sure the paper ends on an even page number.

Title Page Center title 1” from top of page (bold, all caps); leave one blank line; center authors’ names with speaker’s name underlined; center company affiliation and address. Leave two blank lines and center the following information:

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THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

Advances in Sustainable Coatings Technologies

January 30 - February 1, 2008

New Orleans, LA, USA

Symposium Sponsored by

The University of Southern Mississippi

Department of Polymer Science

Leave two blank lines and center the word ABSTRACT (bold, all caps); leave one blank line and type abstract (400 words or less) as a single indented paragraph. Abstract should be an informative statement concerning the scope and relevance of the work, experimental methods and conclusions or results.

Figures Figures and graphics should be incorporated in the word processing document file (photographs should be scanned). If a figure or graphic must be mounted after laser printing, rubber cement or glue stick should be used. Figures should be black-and-white only, and of a size which is easily legible, including legends and text. Each figure should have a number and a caption which appear directly below the figure.

Tables Each table should have a number and heading which appear above the table.

References References should be numbered in order of their appearance within the text and should be listed at the end of the manuscript in numerical order.

Final paper A digital word document file and paper copy should be send to the address listed under Mailing Instructions.

ORAL PRESENTATION

Electronic

Slide Show Hardware will be available at THE SYMPOSIUM for electronic

projection of presentations prepared in Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows for PC only) version 6.0 or

higher(PowerPoint 2000 or XP preferred). Zip drive disk, CD-ROM or USB Storage are acceptable storage

media. The presentation should be formatted for 1024 x 768 SVGA. To ensure the presentation will run

properly, the file containing the presentation must be e-mailed to our projectionist at waterborne@usm.edu prior

to Monday, January 14, 2008. Electronic presenters should bring a hard copy version of their presentation as a

back-up. Arrangements for video can be made; the hotel will charge you directly for the extra cost (please call

to discuss your needs).

Biography Electronic copy must be sent to Waterborne@usm.edu no later than Monday, December 1, 2007.

Speaker’s

Breakfast The Speaker’s Breakfast will begin one hour prior to the morning sessions during each day of THE SYMPOSIUM. Exact room assignments will be included in your registration packet. At the Breakfast, you will be advised of equipment procedures for your presentation. The moderator will be available to answer any questions regarding the session. Please plan to attend on the day of your presentation.

QUESTIONS

Any questions concerning paper preparation should be directed to Laura M Fosselman at (601) 266-4475 (e-mail: Waterborne@usm.edu).

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Mail completed manuscript (DIGITAL WORD FILE AND HARD COPY):

US Postal Service – First Class or Priority Mail

Dr. Robson F. Storey

Chairman, THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

The University of Southern Mississippi

118 College Drive #10063

Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Street address for express mail delivery

Dr. Robson F. Storey

Chairman, THE WATERBORNE SYMPOSIUM

The University of Southern Mississippi

2609 West Fourth Street (PSRC306)

Hattiesburg, MS 39401