How to prepare your manuscript

Keep in mind that the published product will not match what you create in Word. Once your file enters production, the page layout will change. Preparing your files using the following guidelines will aid the transition to published product that accurately matches your intent.

• Text should be prepared in Microsoft Word (For other applications, you may save the file in Rich Text Format (RTF).
• Applying styles to paragraphs retains the proper hierarchy of your chapter. This practice makes it easier for you keep organized by using the outline features available.
• This template provides some basic styles to get you started.
• Use the table functions available (Insert Tab→Tables Section). Do not paste images of tables.
• Simple mathematical equations may be entered as text using the insert symbols function described next. Equations that display on their own line should be prepared using the integrated equation editor or MathType.
• Greek and other symbols appearing within the paragraph should be inserted using Insert Symbol.

Preparing your graphics

Suggestions: Images need to be at least 300 pixels for every inch (100 pixels for every cm). Images are typically 3 inches wide (900px) when printed in a two-column format. Be aware that even though your image may look ok on your screen, you need 4 times as many dots for print. The Figures page provides details on how to get the best quality figures into your document.