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Presenter Support for ALTA Conferences
GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN PAPERS
Formatting: click to download instructions
Example paper: click to download
Length of the paper: is not restricted and we invite solid technical input and detailed diagrams.
Deadline for papers: Ideally we would like to receive final papers by the end of February 2012, though the end of March is still satisfactory. Earlier submission would be greatly appreciated.
Late delivery of final papers: If you are unable to meet the above deadline please contact Alan Taylor to advise your projected completion date to enable us to make arrangements for its inclusion in the proceedings. The proceedings provided at the conference will be mounted in ring binders to enable the delegates to insert late papers.
Format for the Papers: Please email to Alan Taylor in Word format to enable ALTA to make formatting amendments and last minute corrections and incorporate into published proceedings. (click to send email)
(Notes
for sending large files
- file size can often be be significantly reduced by "cutting" the pictures or diagrams then using the "Special Paste" function to paste in JPEG or GIF format.)
- or transmit using freely available programs such as "yousendit.com" or Mail.Big.File.com.
- or upload large files into ALTA yousendit drop box click here
Software: Microsoft Word for Office '97 or later editions.
Changes to papers: If there are any changes to the paper, please send a mark-up of the original paper so that we can identify the changes and amend our master copy.
Speaker CV: Please email a brief (half page) CV or resume to Alan Taylor, to be used as an introduction to your session - click here for example CV.
GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATIONS
Please prepare a 30-minute presentation including a brief Q and A time. You are not required to present your whole paper, but may simply refer to various sections during your presentation. However, all the material you are presenting should be included in the written paper, particularly tables and diagrams.
Note: all screens are wide screens with 16:9 aspect ratio. Presentation options are:
- A selection of four wide screen templates are provided. Click to download
- Use of your own template is acceptable provided that the design and colour scheme have been proven and "ALTA 2012" is included on each slide.
- 4:3 Aspect ratio slides can be used but there will be black strips on each side of the screen.
- Alternatively convert 4:3 to 16:9. Click to download instructions Note: diagrams and photographs will become "stretched" and need to be deleted and added back after conversion.
Presentation Software: Microsoft Power Point for Office '97 and above.
Presentation CD or Memory Stick (Flash Drive): Please a copy of your presentation on CD or flash drive to the conference for the Audio Visual Technician at the speaker's breakfast. ALTA recommends you travel one copy in your carry-on bag and a second copy in you baggage during airline flights, in case one of them os lost. Please note that you do not need to send a copy of the presentation to ALTA unless the presentation is to be included in the proceedings in place of a written paper.
Speaker's Breakfast & Briefing: It is compulsory for all speakers to attend the speaker's breakfast on the morning of their session at the Burswood Convention Centre Mon-Wed at 7 am and Thu-Fri at 7.30 am. The purpose is to hand over presentations to the Audio Visual Technician, meet with the Session Chairperson, be briefed on procedures and discuss any queries.
Speaker's Preparation Room: The speakers breakfast room, will also be available for you to run through your presentation and familiarize yourself with equipment.
Please don't hesitate to contact ALTA with any queries