Call for papers, reports, and posters

SIGDOC 2012 submission types include research and technical papers, experience reports, and posters. Authors should submit full papers as described below for blind review. During the review period, papers, experience reports, or poster proposals can be submitted for review through an online submission platform which will be provided through conference web site.

Research and Technical Papers. Full papers should not exceed 5,500 words, approximately 10 pages in ACM SIGDOC conference format (available at the site), including figures and references. The results described must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The full paper must include the title, an abstract of up to 150 words, and keywords. For first submissions, do not include author names or affiliations.

Experience Reports. Experience reports present project- or workplace-focused summaries of important technologies, techniques, or product processes and should not exceed 3,500 words. The experience report is a standalone, six-page extended abstract that describes a design experience and its lessons for other designers of communication. The experience report must include the title, an abstract of up to 150 words, and keywords. For first submissions, do not include author names or affiliations.

Posters. Poster proposals should not exceed 1,000 words. Accepted poster submissions will be published as a one-page abstract in the conference proceedings. The submission should be formatted according to the ACM guidelines for paper submissions. For first submissions, do not include author names or affiliations.

If you have any questions regarding the process, please email the program chair at clay.spinuzzi@mail.utexas.edu.