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\title{Author Guide for Preparing a Proceedings Paper (Hard Copy Version) 
for SCI 2000 / ISAS 2000}

\author{First-Name  Middle-Initial Last-Name \\
 University Department, University Name\\
City, State ZIP/Zone, Country\\
~\\and\\~\\
First-Name  Middle-Initial Last-Name\\
Group, Company, Address,\\
City, State ZIP/Zone, Country}

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\section*{ABSTRACT}
The abstract should summarize the content of the paper.  Try to keep
the abstract below 200 words.  Do not have references or displayed
equations in the abstract.  The conference Proceedings will be printed
by photo-offset from the same-sized copy prepared by you.  Your
manuscript should be printed on 8.5" x 11” paper, using a high quality
laser printer.  It is imperative that the margins and style described
below be adhered to carefully.  This will enable us to maintain
uniformity in the final printed copies of the Proceedings.  Please
keep in mind that the manuscript you prepare will be photographed and
printed as it is received.  Readability of copy is of paramount
importance.  

\noindent {\bf Keywords:} Author Guide, Manuscript,
Camera-Ready Format, and Instructions for Authors, Paper
Specifications. 

\section{IMPORTANT INFORMATION} 

There is a limit of 6 pages for each paper in the Proceedings.   Be sure to fill out and send with your camera-ready manuscript, your IIIS Copyright Transfer form, your Conference Registration form and your Speaker's Biographical Sketch.

The deadline for receipt of your camera-ready manuscript, forms and biographical sketch is May 17, 2000.  The address is:

\begin{center}
Nagib Callaos\\
Dpto. de Procesos y Sistemas\\
Universidad Simón Bolívar\\
A.P. 89000, Caracas, Venezuela\\
or\\
Jorge Fernández\\
IIIS - SCI 2000/ISAS 2000\\
7525 Karlov Avenue\\
Skokie, Illinois 60076, USA
\end{center}


\section{PREPARATION  OF MANUSCRIPTS} 

\subsection{General Appearance}

The text must be in English. The submitted typeset scripts of each contribution must be in their final form and of good appearance because they will be printed directly without any editing. It is essential that the "camera-ready copies" be absolutely clean and unfolded. The copy should be evenly printed on a high quality (300 dots/inch or higher) laser printer.  There should not be corrections made on the printed pages.  Ensure that adhesive tape does not cover any typeset lettering.  Your paper must be printed actual size (exactly how it is to appear in the Proceedings) in two columns. The document you are reading is printed in the format that should be used in your paper.

\subsection{Specifications}

As part of the printing process your document will be photographed.  To ensure that this can be done with one camera setting for all papers and to ensure uniformity of appearance for the Proceedings, your paper should conform to the following specifications. If your paper deviates significantly from these specifications, the printer may not be able to include your paper in the Proceedings.

\begin{enumerate}
\item
On the first page, the distance from the top edge of the paper to the top of the first line of type (the title) should be 2.0 cm.
\item   On the second and subsequent pages, the distance from the top edge of the paper to the top of the first line of type should be 1.5 cm.
\item   The text should be centered left-to-right on the page (left and right margins should be the same).
\item   The width of each column should be 8.1 cm.
\item   The distance between the two columns of text should be 1.5 cm.
\item   The distance from the top edge of the paper to the bottom of the last line of type on the page should be no more than 25.4 cm.  
\end{enumerate}

\section{RECOMMENDED POINT SIZES}

We recommend a font of 9 points or greater.  This document is set in 9-point Times.  If absolutely necessary, we suggest the use of condensed line spacing rather than smaller point sizes. Some technical formatting programs print mathematical formulas in italic type, with subscripts and superscripts in a slightly smaller font size.  This is acceptable.

\section{HEADINGS}

Major headings are to be column centered in a bold font or in capitals without underline. They may be numbered, if so desired. "4. HEADINGS" at the top of this paragraph is a major heading.

\subsection{Subheadings}

Subheadings should be in a bold font or underlined lower case with initial capitals.  They should start at the left-hand margin on a separate line.

\subsubsection{Sub-subheadings:}  Sub-subheadings are to be in a bold font or underlined type. They should be indented and run in at the beginning of the paragraph.  The top of this paragraph illustrates a sub-subheading.

        {\bf Title:}  The title should be centered across the top of the first page and should be in a distinctive point size or font.

        {\bf Authors' Names and Addresses:} The authors' names and addresses should be centered below the title.  These lines should be in at least 11-point type, but the particular point sizes and fonts are not critical and are left to the discretion of the authors.

        {\bf Keywords:}   From 5 to 7 keywords should follow the abstract (as a subheading of the Abstract).

        {\bf Illustrations:}  All halftone illustrations (pictures) should be clear black and white prints.  Do not supply photocopies. These illustrations should be in place in the article (preferably printed as part of the text rather than pasted up). If you are using photographs and are able to have halftones made at a print shop, use a 100-line or 110-line screen. If you must use photos, they must be pasted onto your manuscript. Use rubber cement to affix the halftones or photos in place. Black and white, clear, glossy-finish photos are preferable to color. Supply the best quality photographs and illustrations possible. Penciled lines and very fine lines do not reproduce well. Do not use tape on your pages.

\section{FORMULAE}

All equations must be typed or written neatly in black. They should be numbered consecutively throughout the text. Equation numbers should be enclosed in parentheses and flushed right. Equations should be referred to as Eq. (X) in the text where X is the equation number. In multiple-line equations, the number should be given on the last line.


\section{PAGE NUMBERING}

Number your pages lightly, in pencil, on the upper right-hand corners of he BACKS of the pages (for example, 1/6, 2/6 and so forth). Please do NOT write on the fronts of the pages, or on the lower halves of the backs of the pages. 


\section{FOOTNOTES}

Should be typed in singled-line spacing at the bottom of the page and column where it is cited.  Footnotes should be rare.


\section{CONCLUSIONS}

The better you look, the better we all look.  Thanks for your cooperation and contribution.  We look forward to seeing you at SCI 2000 / ISAS 2000 in Orlando, Florida.

\section{REFERENCES}

List and number all bibliographical references at the end of your paper. When referenced in the text, enclose the citation number in square brackets, for example \cite{Churchman}. Where appropriate, include the name(s) of editors of referenced books.

The following is an example of the recommended style for references.

\begin{thebibliography}{99}

\bibitem{Churchman} C.W. Churchman, The Design of Inquiring Systems, New York: Basic Books Inc. Pub., 1971.
\bibitem{Ivari}         J. Ivari, "A Paradigmatic Analysis of Contemporary Schools of IS Development", European Journal of Information Systems, Vol. 1, No. 4, 1991, pp. 249-272.

\end{thebibliography}

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