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1. TEXT. Write papers so that readers who are not specialists in the subject can appreciate the purpose of the study and understand the procedures and conclusions. The entire paper must be on two pages, no more, no less.

2. TYPESETTING. Use a word processor (with laser or bubble-jet printer Ð NOT a dot-matrix printer) or an electric typewriter. Use 12 point Times Roman or similar, 6 lines per vertical inch. Use italics for taxonomic terms and bold face for the title. Use NO underlines except for taxonomic terms. The copy will be photographed and reproduced as it is received, and will not be reduced; please see that it is sufficiently clean and dark enough to insure legibility and good appearance. Please follow the model of the sample abstract on page 16. Avoid individualized formatting and special typefaces.

3. PLEASE NOTE THAT PREPRINTED FORMS ARE NO LONGER SUPPLIED. Submit abstracts on good-quality plain white paper. The material must fit within a 6-3/4" x 9" rectangle. Computer printouts and figures may be pasted in place. Write authorÕs name and the figure number on the back of each print in soft pencil, in case it comes loose. Do NOT use cardboard backing.

4. PAGE 1. May include text only, no illustrations. Title on first line, all capitals (except for chemical symbols); bold face, single-spaced if more than one line is needed. Leave one line of space; then authorsÕ names, each followed by a comma and one or more asterisks for reference to each authorÕs affiliation. Leave one line of space; then asterisk the first authorÕs affiliation, etc. Do NOT center; return each line to the left margin.

5. PAGE 2. May include both text (if any) and figures. Table captions above tables, at left margin; figure captions below figures. Examples: TABLE 1 Ð Elements and their concentrations (after Ref. 3). FIG. 1 Ð Energy-dispersive x-ray spectra from second region indicate presence of Y.

6. LINE DRAWINGS. Use original inked drawings or glossy prints (NOT duplicate copies), with lines and stencilled legends thick enough to remain legible after reproduction. Paste into place on page 2, with captions below each.

7. MICROGRAPHS AND OTHER HALFTONE PHOTOS. Use good-contrast glossy prints, as far as possible with comparable density ranges. On each, show (a) figure number and (b) scale line (e.g., 1 m).

8. TABLES. Type single spaced, with a horizontal line top and bottom as wide as the widest line of the table, and vertical lines separating columns (but omit outermost vertical lines). Leave extra half space above and below each horizontal line. Indicate units (in parenthesis) in column headings. Place on page 2.

9. REFERENCES. Citations are shown in the text by a superscript numeral, preferably at the end of the sentence, AFTER the period. References are collected at the end of the paper, before the figures. Acknowledgements of sponsorship or the help of colleagues is made in the last reference, corresponding to a numeral at the end of the text. USE NO UNDERLINES. For three or more authors, use first-named authorÕs name only plus Òet al . . .Ó

10. COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT. By submitting a paper, authors (except U.S. government employees) agree that if accepted, it is to be copyrighted by MSA. Authors and others may reproduce parts of the paper (with proper acknowledgement) at no charge in the journal of a professional society, but must apply to MSA for permission to reproduce them in books and other commercial publications.

First Page: Text Only. FIRST LINE, PAPER TITLE, ALL CAPITALS, (except chemical symbols). Leave one blank line, then authorÕs names, upper and lower case. Leave another blank line, then each authorÕs affiliation and postal address. Then leave another blank line and begin text, single spaced, except leave one blank line between paragraphs.

Second Page: Text and Illustrations. Firmly mount all illustrations. Make photographs abut (no spaces between them) and form into a rectangle. Identify each figure by a superimposed numeral and collect all figure captions below rectangle (typed to full width).

• Sample Abstract Page 1 [160 Kbytes]
  
• Sample Abstract Page 2 [225 Kbytes]

All papers, whether invited or contributed, whether platform or poster, have the same two-page format. All papers will be published in the Proceedings, a special issue of Microscopy and Microanalysis, the official journal of the Microscopy Society of America. The deadline for receipt of all papers is February 1, 1998. Papers received after that date will not be accepted.

**  Please read all instructions carefully.

**  The paper should be a condensed version of the final presentation and include all significant findings.

**  Papers, whether invited or contributed, must adhere to the instructions on this page and the next page. The entire paper must be on two pages, no more, no less. A sample paper appears on page 16. The second page may be used for halftone illustrations.

**  Each paper must be accompanied by the completed Data Form on page 14 (facing page).

**  Three copies of each paper must be submitted along with the original. Make sure the copies are good quality since they Ð not the original Ð will be used for review and for assigning the paper to a session. Please do not submit color prints. It is not necessary to provide original micrograph prints for the copies.

**  An overhead and a 35-mm projector will be supplied for all platform presentations. Any other required audio/visual equipment (video, stereo, etc.) must be indicated on the Data Form or its availability cannot be guaranteed. Audio/visual equipment may be requested for poster presentations but cannot be guaranteed without consultation.

**  All papers are reviewed by the Program Committee. Reasons for rejection include: lack of relevance; poor science quality; previous publication; excessive commercialism; deliberate fraud or hoax; lack of neatness. Authors of rejected papers will receive a written explanation for the rejection from the Program Chair.

**  You are responsible for presenting your paper at the meeting. If unforeseen circumstances prevent your attendance, you must (1) notify the Program Chair as soon as possible, and (2) arrange for a colleague to present your paper. Failure to do so will result in rejection of your papers in future meetings.

**  Send papers (original and three good copies) along with the completed Data Form to: Microscopy & Microanalysis Õ98, 7000 West Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Insert cardboard sheet(s) in the envelope to prevent bending. Advance registration Forms and Award application material can be included in the same envelope.

**  Do not send papers by fax. A faxed paper will not be acknowledged or accepted as a ÒreservationÓ for an original paper received after the deadline.

**  Receipt of papers will be acknowledged promptly. Corresponding authors will be notified of a session and time assignments on/or about May 01, 1998.

**  Information regarding the technical content of the meeting or of specific sessions can be obtained from the MSA Web page (http://WWW.MSA.Microscopy.Com) or from the Program Chair, Kathleen B. Alexander: Metals and Ceramics Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory ¥ P.O. Box 2008 MS-6376 ¥ Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6376 ¥ Phone: 423-574-0631 ¥ Fax: 423-574-0641. All other questions about the meeting should be directed to the MSA Meeting Managers, 7000 West Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 ¥ Phone: 708-361-6000 ¥ Fax: 708-361-6166.

NOTE: Authors of submitted abstracts are strongly encouraged to also consider submitting full manuscripts to the journal: Microscopy and Microanalysis following Instructions to the Authors found in the journal or at http://www.springer-ny.com/journals/10005.