Instructions for submitting your proposal through OCS
1. If you wish to have these directions open while you go through the process, copy and paste the address below in a new window. If you find these directions confusing, simply click on the link...
http://ocs.sfu.ca/aesa/index.php/index/
2. At the top of the screen select “ACCOUNT.”
You will be directed to a new page.
3. Select “AESA 2008.”
You will be directed to a new page, one that looks remarkably similar to the one you just left...
4. Select “AESA 2008” again.
5. Fill in the registration form.
Please note that at this time you are only registering for the online submission system. You will still need to register for the conference and pay here.
6. You may fill in as much personal information as you wish, but we only need what is starred. At the bottom of the page, please check the box marked “author” unless you’ve been contacted and told to do otherwise.
7. Once you have finished select “Create” at the bottom of the page.
You will be directed to a new page.
8. On the right side of the page you will see a number of options. Select “Proposal Submission.”
9. Go through the checklist, select “General Papers” for the conference track, then select “Save and Continue.”
10. Follow the instructions on the page. Note that abstracts should not exceed 150 words. We do not have a mechanism in place to police your abstract, but you'll be doing the reviewers a favor by being honest.
Once you have finished select “Save and Continue.”
11. Upload your proposal by selecting browse and choosing your paper from your computer. Select “Save and Continue.”
You should see your file on the screen. Select "Save and Continue" one more time.
12. If you have supplementary files, upload them now. If you do not have supplementary files, select “Save and Continue.”
13. Select “Finish Submission.”
You should receive a confirmation email. If you do not, please contact me and we will sort it out.
