Word Limits: Q: It is not clear whether an appendix counts toward the word limit in a submission. Does it?
Appendices do count toward the word limit, but references, tables, and figures do not. For roundtable/conversation hour, panel discussion, master tutorial, and debate submissions, the maximum word count is 3000 words. For symposium/forum submissions, the general summary can not exceed 750 words and the summary of each individual contribution can not exceed 750 words. For posters, the maximum number of words is 3500. Submissions that exceed the word limits listed above will NOT BE REVIEWED. Again, please note that the word limit INCLUDES any appendices but does not include references, tables, or figures. Discussant: Q: Regarding Symposium/Forum submissions, is it OK if the discussant is a co-author (vs. presenter) on a paper? That is, I understand that is not OK for Dan Smith to discuss a paper by Smith, et al. But is it OK for Dan Smith to discuss a paper by Doe, Doe, & Smith? A: No. The guidelines make no distinction in terms of order of authorship or presenter/not a presenter with re
