Abstract Submission
Format Guidelines for Presentations
Follow these instructions (improperly prepared abstracts/missing info may cause rejection of your abstract):
1. We will only accept abstracts that are submitted in electronic form. The preferred format is a Microsoft Word file [.doc], Arial font size 10, fully justified. RTF format is also acceptable.
2. Abstracts should be sent via an attachment to an e-mail to:
Dr. Paul Bologna
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Montclair State University
bolognap@mail.montclair.edu
973-655-4112
3. While the abstract is sent as an attachment, you must write in the text of the email the following information:
a. Your full name and your school or university affiliation
b. If your abstract is for a POSTER or an ORAL presentation
c. State if you are high school, college, master’s or doctoral student****If you are a student, also give name and email for your sponsoring mentor
4. The abstract should be approximately 200 words long, excluding title, author and school or institution affiliation information.
5. Type the title in bold and all capitals, except for scientific names.
6. Start authors with the first author. Underline the name of the presenting author. The presenting author must be an active NJAS member. If the presenting author is a student, type (student) after the presenter's name. The presenting author must complete the information requested below the example of a typical abstract.
7. Leave a blank line before the text.
8. All abstracts and abstract fees MUST be received by the deadline to be guaranteed a room assignment. In order to have the printed programs ready for the meeting, late submissions CANNOT be accepted for any reason.
9. You will be notified by e-mail after the abstract has been received and accepted.