Author Instructions
SE433/CSC366 - Research Paper

(Version: 1l/1/2002)

Please submit hardcopy of the paper printed on white paper. An example of the layout in MSWord format is available. Please review this example to make sure you understand the instructions.

1. PAGE LIMIT. No more than 10 pages.

2. MARGINS AND FORMATTING. Text, illustrations, and charts should be formatted for 8.5 x 11-inch paper. Left, right, top and bottom margins should be 1 inch. Text must be in a one-column format.

3. TYPE-STYLE AND FONTS. Wherever Times is specified, Times Roman may also be used.

   MAIN TITLE. Center the title 1 inch from the top edge of the first page. The title should be in Times 16-point, boldface type. Capitalize the first letter of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; do not capitalize articles, coordinate conjunctions, or prepositions (unless the title begins with such a word). Leave two blank lines after the title.

   AUTHOR NAME and AFFILIATION(s) are to be centered beneath the title and printed in Times 12-point, non-boldface type. This information is to be followed by two blank lines.

   The ABSTRACT is to be in fully-justified italicized text below the author and affiliation information. Use the word "Abstract" as the title, in 12-point Times, boldface type, centered, initially capitalized. The abstract is to be in 12-point, single-spaced type and should be no more than 100 words long. Leave two blank lines after the Abstract, then begin the main text.

   MAIN TEXT. Type main text in 12-point Times, single-spaced. Do NOT use double-spacing. All paragraphs should be indented 0.25 inches. Be sure your text is fully justified -- that is, flush left and flush right. Please do not place any additional blank lines between paragraphs. Figure and table captions should be 12-point Helvetica (or a similar font) boldface type. Initially capitalize only the first word of section titles and first-, second-, and third-order headings.

   FIRST-ORDER HEADINGS. (For example, 1 Introduction) should be Times 12-point boldface, initially capitalized, flush left, with one blank line before, and one blank line after.

   SECOND-ORDER HEADINGS. (For example, 1.1 Database elements) should be Times 12-point boldface, initially capitalized, flush left, with one blank line before, and one after. If you require a third-order heading (e.g. 2.1.3 Object oriented design.), use 12-point Times, boldface, initially capitalized, flush left, preceded by one blank line, followed by a period and your text on the same line.

4. APPENDICES. If you require appendices use Times 12-point boldface, initially capitalized, flush left, with one blank line before, and one blank line after. For example, A Generalized power family for a first-order heading; A.1 Generalized log-power model for a second-order heading, and if necessary, A.1.3 Power model for a third-order heading.

5. FOOTNOTES. Use footnotes sparingly (or not at all!) and place them at the bottom of the page on which they are referenced. Use Times 10-point type, single-spaced.

6. REFERENCES. List and number all bibliographical references in 12-point Times, single-spaced, at the end of your paper. When referenced in the text, enclose the citation number in square brackets, for example [1]. Where appropriate, include the name(s) of editors of referenced books.

7. ILLUSTRATIONS AND GRAPHS. All graphics should be centered. Your artwork must be in place in the article (preferably printed as part of the text rather than pasted up).