2. PREPARING PAPERS ON 8 1/2" X 11" FORMAT PAGE

Papers should be submitted on 8 1/2" x 11" page format in two column format with a top and bottom margin of 1" (25.4 mm), left and right margins at .63" (15.88 mm) each, and with at least .25" (6.34 mm) between columns. It is imperative that nothing appear outside of these margins on a page.

If you only have A4 paper make sure to stay within the specified bounds, measured from the top left corner.

3. SUBMISSION ADDRESS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE CAMERA READY COPY

Submit your camera-ready electronic file, and the audio/visual requirement form to:

aveline.allen@nist.gov

If you are unable to submit electronically, send a camera-ready hardcopy to:

Workshop on Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems
ATTN: Aveline Allen
100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 8230
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8230, USA

4. FONTS

Provide laser printer (at least 300 dots per inch) or equivalent output with font sizes of acceptable quality.

5. HEADINGS

Major headings should be placed flush on the left-hand margin in the column, 12 point, Times font, Bold Type, numbered using arabic numbering. Use capitals and small capitals if available. Subheadings should be numbered using arabic numbering, set in italics and placed flush on the left-hand margin of the column on a separate line. A brief abstract (two column format) should be included as the first paragraph of the paper.

6. REFERENCES

List and number all bibliographical references at the end of the paper. When referring to them in the text, type the corresponding reference number in square brackets [1]. In general, all references must be available to the readers from the open literature. References to proprietary manuscripts, e.g. internal reports, should be avoided. An example of the proposed format for the list of references is given in what follows:

[1] Author, A.B. Title of Book. New York: NIST Press, 1993, ch. 6, pp. 23-35.
[2] Author, J.Q. "Title of Paper," Journal, vol. 10, pp. 1-20, 1995.
[3] Author, G.H. "Title of Paper," in Proceedings of the Conference, 1994, pp. 10-14.

7. EQUATION NUMBERS

When numbering equations, enclose numbers in parentheses and place flush with right-hand margin of the column.

9. PAGE NUMBERS

Number manuscript pages lightly in blue pencil on the reverse sides. Do not type page numbers on the face of a page.

10. SYMBOLS AND ACRONYMS

Use only standard symbols and unit abbreviations. The use of the International System of Units (SI units) is advocated. Define any acronyms the first time they appear.

11. STYLE GUIDE

• 8 1/2" x 11" format page
• Top and bottom margin: 1" (25.4mm)
• Left and right margin: .63" (15.88 mm)
• Space between columns of at least: .25" (6.34mm)
• Stay within margins at all times
• Indent first line of second paragraph in each section .25" (6.34mm)(see example)
• Center title, initial caps, bold across the entire image area 16 point, Times Font
• Center author(s) name(s) initial caps, below title 14 point, Times Font, Normal Type
• Center affiliation names(s) initial caps, below author(s) name(s) 12 point, Times Font, Normal Type
• The word Abstract is titled with all capitals in 12 point, Times Font, Bold Type. The text of the abstract is in 9 point, Times Font, normal Type. It should be two column format
• Provide illustrations and photographs (black and white, glossy) in position within the text
• Number all pages only on back in blue pencil
• The use of company logos or symbols is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN on camera ready copies
• Logos will be permitted only on the slides or view graphs actually used during your talk
• Submit in PDF, PS or MS Word.

• Do not fold the paper
• Place paper between cardboard in an envelope

• Maintain uniformity
• Square-up lines
• Simplify all figures and tables
• Produce for maximum legibility
• Type should be clear and crisp (Laser Printer output is preferred)
• Cut and paste neatly. Do not tape over figures, text or photographs
• Avoid pasting copy on top of an already pasted area to minimize cut marks and shadows
• Do not use poor quality photostats, blueprints, and photocopies
• Maintain a firm, even, dark, black, sharp impression throughout copy
• Shades of blue, green and brown do not reproduce effectively

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