Paper Guidelines
Formatting and Submission Requirements
1
A brief biography is required and must be submitted through the designated upload area.
2
Submit the final paper in
PDF format.
3
Papers are limited to
12 pages, including exhibits, tables, figures, and graphics.
4
Format pages for
8½ × 11-inch paper in portrait orientation.
5
Do not include headers or footers.
6
Use single spacing throughout the paper.
7
Do not number the pages.
8
Use
12-point Times New Roman font.
9
Use
1-inch margins on all sides.
10
At the top center of the first page, include the paper title in
ALL CAPS, followed by the author name or names and affiliations in mixed case.
11
Submit one copy of the completed paper saved as a PDF.
12
All graphics, drawings, charts, tables, and other visual elements must be embedded within the PDF.
No exceptions. 
