Congress Abstract Format

When submitting abstracts take heed of the following points:

1. The abstract text is to be structured, i.e. purpose, methods, results, conclusions, otherwise the computer will not accept the submission.  Please note that the Program Committee will not consider abstracts that have no data.

2. The "Title" box should be brief but explicit;

3. The "Authors/Presenters" box should show first name or initials then surname only.  Titles, degrees or awards are not shown;

4. The "Institution" box is to show Institution and address for correspondence;

5. The text of the abstract should be 200 to 250 words only.  The computer will not accept text longer that this.  References, tables or graphs must fit within form;

6. Abbreviations should only be used for common terms.  For uncommon terms abbreviation in brackets after the full use of the term;

7. Online submissions only.  Contact the College on margdunn@ranzco.edu if problems encountered;

8. Abstracts submitted as "Paper Only" and not accepted for paper presentation will not be considered for Posters;

9. Commercial, financial and propriety interest declaration included;

10.Authors presenting papers need to practise the delivery beforehand so that they present a professional performance.

PLEASE NOTE that anything other than standard Power Point presentations, such as embedded videos, MUST be provided to the Congress Audio-Visual people AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO PRESENTATION to enable any projection problems to be sorted out prior to presentation.   Standard Power Point presentation may be provided on CD, Zip Disk or a Stick to the Congress audio-visual room preferably the day before or at least two hours prior to the presentation.