Directions for Preparation of Your
Manuscript, Abstract or Proposal

Prepare your manuscript according to the following guidelines and send a CAMERA READY hard copy and on diskette a "WordPerfect" or ASCII text file prepared on IBM PC or compatible (DOS environment). If you cannot send the diskette, include your check in the amount of $50 (payable to WACRA, drawn on an US bank or international money order) and we arrange for typing.

  1. Print your manuscript on 8-1/2 x 11" paper, SINGLE SPACED.
  2. MAXIMUM length is 12 pages (NO EXCEPTIONS).
  3. Print on ONE side of the paper.
  4. Margins should be ONE INCH on ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE PAPER.
  5. Use 10 pt standard type (NOT some fancy script type).
  6. Print on a LASER JET or LETTER QUALITY printer, NOT on a dot matrix printer.
  7. Make sure that the printed copy you send is of dark enough quality so that it is easily read.
  8. List all ENDNOTES at the end of the paper (but before references).
  9. List all REFERENCES (alphabetized) at the end of the paper. See back of this page for sample. When referencing an item, use the following style: [Chow, 1983]. Note the square brackets.
  10. All paragraphs should be indented as shown on the back. Set your WordPerfect Tabs at 0.25" intervals relative to the left margin. DO NOT SKIP LINES BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS.
  11. The first page should contain: Beginning on the seventh line from the top (1) the title, centered, ALL CAPITALIZED; drop two lines (2) the author's name (first name and last name, without titles), centered; on the next line (3) the author's affiliati on (name of institution centered); on the following line (4) the city, state and country, ALL CAPITALIZED; drop 2 lines (5) the word "Abstract;" drop one line, begin abstract of the paper (100 words MAXIMUM, INDENTED .5 inches FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT MARGINS); and (6) begin the paper after having dropped one line at t he end of the abstract. Use "tabs" to indent at the beginning of each paragraph.
  12. Tables and Figures should be numbered (1, 2, etc.), SINGLE SPACED, and PLACED IN THE TEXT. A one inch margin on all 4 sides must remain free. All Tables and Figures (Drawings) must be camera ready.
  13. There can be up to THREE levels of HEADINGS. The FIRST level is CENTERED, ALL CAPITALIZED and bold; the SECOND level is FLUSH WITH THE LEFT MARGIN, ALL CAPITALIZED and bold; and the THIRD level is FLUSH WITH THE LEFT MARGIN (lower case characters) underlined.
  14. To enable us to consider your contribution for publication, we need to receive your completed manuscript. Only those manuscripts which are accepted for presentation at the conference (submit in time for double blind peer review) will be considered for publication.

    SAMPLE PAGE - TITLE OF THE PAPER

    Hans E. Klein

    WACRA®
    NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A.

    Abstract

    This is a sample page containing a sample abstract, short sample body, and references. Front and back of this instruction sheet are printed in Geneva Regular 10 pt and Geneva Bold 14 pt (IBM PC) fonts, except for the paper title on this page : Tiempo Bold 14 pt. Notice how this abstract is indented .5 INCHES from both the left and right margins (which are both 1"). All headings (except third-level headings as below) including headings for "TABLE 1, FIGURE 1, APPENDIX A" et c. should be typed in upper case characters and bolded.

    INTRODUCTION - FIRST-LEVEL HEADING

    Above is an example of a first-level heading. Below is an example of a second-level heading. At the end of a sentence, after the period, insert two blank spaces. Use the "full" justification feature (left and right side aligned).

    SECOND-LEVEL HEADING

    Above is an example of a second-level section heading. The heading is flush left, in upper case characters and bold. Below is an example of a third-level heading. The third-level heading is (underlined) in lower case characters, except for the first wo rd, nouns, etc.

    Third-Level Heading
    The third-level heading is flush to the left, in lower case characters and underlined. Included in this sentence is an example of a reference [Chow, 1983] appearing in square brackets. Avoid footnotes to the extent possible and use endnotes instead.

    ENDNOTES

    1. This is an example of an endnote. All endnotes should be generated using the appropriate WordPerfect feature. Use Geneva 10 points. The endnote should be placed at the end of the paper, before references. Immediately following the 'automatic note number' insert an "indent."

    REFERENCES

    Chow, C., "The Effects of Job Standard Tightness and Compensation Scheme on Performance: An
    Exploration of Linkages," Accounting Review (October 1983), pp. 667-685.

    Previts, G. and B. Merino, A History of Accounting in America (John Wiley, 1979).