Author Instructions How to upload Single Abstract to the paper management system Single Abstract is a document that describes one presentation that someone is interested in speaking on. Single abstracts are reviewed and grouped with similar single abstracts to create a session. You are not working with a group to organize a full 90 minute program. You submit your abstract to a topic and subtopic

What Should I include in my Abstract? ( words) Abstract Title - Please enter it the way you want it to appear on your submitted document. The paper management system takes what you entered and adds it to your abstract document. All Authors and Presenter - (Name, Credentials, e.g. P.E., Ph.D., Company, working e- mail)This information is entered in the paper management system under the author tab and then added to the document you upload. Note: All correspondence to authors is done via . Please make sure you enter working addresses in the paper management system when you upload your abstract under the author tab. Short Description of what will be discussed during the presentation including a few bullet points explaining what the audience will learn or take away from your presentation. How will this help the audience do their job? You will type this into a text box.

Log into paper management system If you have ever used Mira you have an account. You do not need a new account every year. If you are a new user select New User at the top of screen to create an account. If you do not remember you password use the forgot my password button or Debbie Smith at for Use this if you forgot your password New User button

Author Page You want to select submit a new individual abstract Authors have 3 choices; 1)Submit a New Individual Abstract 2) Submit Abstract to an Existing Session Proposal (only if you have been asked to do this) 3) Create a New Full Session Proposal It is very important that you make the correct selection..

Author information page Enter all the author information. Note – what ever is on this page is what is included in the printed material and website. You can modify this before the abstract goes for review and when you upload your final paper. The people entered are the only people who will receive communication from mirasmart.com.

Abstract Enter the title of the abstract and type in your abstract text. If accepted abstracts will be viewed on the technical program matrix and the conference app. Text only, n o figures, tables, or graphs. Note: The login and password used to upload this submission is what is used for everything including the upload of the final paper. This can not be changed.

Abstract Details Page select Topic Subtopic, Presentation Preference. Make sure you hit save and continue.

ASCE Authorship, Originality, and Copyright Transfer Agreement If you submit a final paper for publication in the Conference Proceedings, please note: The proceedings will be copyrighted and published by ASCE. It is the author’s responsibility to obtain the necessary permissions or approvals from employers, project owners, or clients prior to submission of the final paper for publication. Material included in your submission from previously published sources, including the internet, may require permission from the copyright holder of that publication or Web Site. It is the authors responsibility to obtain the permission for reuse of this materials and include the appropriate credit information in the paper.

Copyright/Permissions Read the Copyright and permission information and select the appropriate response.

Proof Read On this page you view your abstract and choose one of the options below.

Submit your abstract Read the options and select the appropriate one. If you do not hit accept my abstract the process is not done.

Successful Submission Make sure you have a successful submission. If not go back and see what was not completed. If you have questions feel free to contact Debbie Smith

Remember The login and password used to upload the abstract is what has to be used for the final paper. This can not be changed. Attendance and Registration for the Conference are mandatory. Final papers are optional and will not be peer reviewed but will be published in conference proceedings. If your abstract is accepted it will be viewed on the technical program matrix and on the conference app. Please contact Debbie Smith, or if you have any Check key dates on website.