The body of the abstract should contain:

An introduction including the study hypothesis:

• A statement of methods

• The results including statistics

• A statement of conclusions reached and their significance. It is not satisfactory to state "results will be discussed" or "data will be presented".

• Case reports may be acceptable, although the onus is on the author to demonstrate the significance of the report.

• Descriptive reports may also be acceptable, but they should follow the above guidelines and the onus is on the author to demonstrate the importance of the report

Abstracts should be prepared in the following manner:

• The abstract will appear in print exactly as submitted by you.

• Prepare one original and two copies

• Abstracts must be printed on a sheet of white A4 paper within an area of 13cm wide x 18cm deep. ( Lines around this area should not be drawn).

• Use Times Roman 11 font if possible - no smaller font size should be used.

• Laser print quality or similar is required

• Use single line spacing

• Title should be capitals and at the top of the abstract.

• Author's names should follow immediately after the title. Initials should preceed the surname. The name of the presenter should indicated by an asterisk (*). The author's names should be followed by full postal address.

• Abbreviations may be used but must be spelt out in full at the first mention followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.

• Tables and figures may be included, but must fit within the space allocated.

• All abstracts must be mailed flat, accompanied by the computer disk version in a format compatible to WORD ^ or text -only format for IBM. Please ensure that the disk is labelled with the presenter's name.

STYLE OF PRESENTATION

Your abstract can be considered for an oral presentation or a poster presentation. Please indicate your preference. Written confirmation of your presentation will be forwarded by September 25, 1998.

CLOSING DATE FOR ABSTRACTS : AUGUST 28, 1998

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR SUBMISSION TO:

AuSPEN Conference Secretariat
Elaine Siggins,
PO Box 894, NORTH SYDNEY,
NSW 2069, Australia

Telephone: (02) 9258 5454
Facsimile: (02) 9241 4586
Email: gesa@racp.edu.au

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