Short conference paper (a.k.a. “Extended Abstract”) Written version of conference talk ► usually very short ► should summarise all important points motivation critical points of method/analysis main results conclusions ► include diagrams/plots if essential to support argument ► write in standard scientific style

informative title subheadings short abstract authors’ names and institutes introduction motivating study citing necessary reference standard scientific writing style (formal)

the critical figures and plots all the important numerical results brief description of method conclusion references

Summary Despite what John Cockburn calls it, it’s not an abstract! ► normally it has an abstract ► usual to include graphical material ► will normally cite references Do include: ► motivation ► critical or innovative aspects of methodology ► numerical results ► necessary plots and diagrams ► references Don’t include: ► technical details of method ► diagrams which are not strictly necessary to prove your point ► waffle!