Transcript 2011 Structures Congress - ATC

Author Instructions
How to upload Single Abstract to the
paper management system
Single Abstract is a document that describes one presentation that someone
is interested in speaking on. Single abstracts are reviewed and grouped
with similar single abstracts to create a session. You are not working with a
group to organize a full 90 minute program. You submit your abstract to a
topic and subtopic
What Should I include in my Abstract? (200-500 words)
Abstract Title - Please enter it the way you want it to appear on your submitted document.
The paper management system takes what you entered and adds it to your abstract
document.
All Authors and Presenter - (Name, Credentials, e.g. P.E., Ph.D., Company, working email)This information is entered in the paper management system under the author tab and
then added to the document you upload.
Note: All correspondence to authors is done via e-mail. Please make sure you enter
working e-mail addresses in the paper management system when you upload your abstract
under the author tab.
Short Description of what will be discussed during the presentation including a few bullet
points explaining what the audience will learn or take away from your presentation. How
will this help the audience do their job? You will type this into a text box.
Log into paper management system
If you have ever used Mira you have an account. You do not need a new account every year. If you are a
new user select New User at the top of screen to create an account.
If you do not remember you password use the forgot my password button or
e-mail Debbie Smith at [email protected] for assistance.
New User button
Use this if you forgot
your password
Author Page
You want to select submit a new individual abstract
Authors have 3 choices;
1) Submit a New Individual Abstract
2) Submit Abstract to an Existing Session Proposal (only if you have been asked to do this)
3) Create a New Full Session Proposal
It is very important that you make the correct selection..
Author information page
Enter all the author information. Note – what ever is on this page is what is
included in the printed material and website. You can modify this before the
abstract goes for review and when you upload your final paper. The people
entered are the only people who will receive communication from
mirasmart.com.
Abstract
Note: The login and password used to upload this submission is what is
used for everything including the upload of the final paper. This can not
be changed.
Enter the title of the abstract and type in
your abstract text.
If accepted abstracts will be viewed on the
technical program matrix and the
conference app.
Text only, no figures, tables, or graphs.
Abstract Details Page
select
• Topic
• Subtopic,
• Presentation Preference.
Make sure you hit save and
continue.
ASCE Authorship, Originality, and Copyright Transfer
Agreement
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If you submit a final paper for publication in the Conference Proceedings, please
note:
The proceedings will be copyrighted and published by ASCE. It is the author’s
responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions or approvals from employers,
project owners, or clients prior to submission of the final paper for publication.
Material included in your submission from previously published sources, including
the internet, may require permission from the copyright holder of that publication or
Web Site. It is the authors responsibility to obtain the permission for reuse of this
materials and include the appropriate credit information in the paper.
Copyright/Permissions
Read the Copyright and permission information and select the
appropriate response.
Proof Read
On this page you view your abstract and choose one of the
options below.
Submit your abstract
Read the options and select the appropriate one.
If you do not hit accept my abstract the process is not done.
Successful Submission
Make sure you have a successful submission. If not go back and see what was not
completed. If you have questions feel free to contact Debbie Smith [email protected]
703-295-6095
Remember
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The login and password used to upload the abstract is what has to be used for the final paper.
This can not be changed.
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Attendance and Registration for the Conference are mandatory.
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Final papers are optional and will not be peer reviewed but will be published in conference
proceedings.
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If your abstract is accepted it will be viewed on the technical program matrix and on the
conference app.
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Please contact Debbie Smith, [email protected] or 703-295-6095 if you have any questions.
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Check key dates on website.