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Preparing Your Manuscript

Conference Papers

Each OTC event has a program committee that evaluates the abstracts. Acceptance depends on program size, topics covered, and quality of paper proposals.

Write an Abstract

An abstract demonstrates that your paper will:

- Contribute technically sound knowledge in a particular area of petroleum technology.
- Present new knowledge or experience that has not been published previously.
- Not be commercial in nature and will not promote specific companies, products or services.

A proper review of your abstract requires that it contain adequate information on which to make a judgment. The maximum word count is 450 words and is limited to the following factual highlights:

- Objectives/Scope
- Methods, Procedures, Process
- Results, Observations, Conclusions
- Novel/Additive Information

View this Sample Abstract to help with your preparation. 

Submit an Abstract

Once you have written an abstract, you can submit it to any of our conferences with an open call for papers.

When submitting an abstract, don't forget to:

- Secure company clearance and approvals from the appropriate department(s).
- Ensure the company understands that if the abstract is accepted, you will be required to write a manuscript, sign a transfer of copyright, and present at the conference.
- Find your login information, and make sure your SPE Profile is up to date.

If you do not already have a login for the SPE website, get one here.
If you don't remember your password, reset it before continuing.

Abstract FAQs
Conference Dual Submission Policy

Write a Paper

Proper organization of the paper will lead the reader through your theories and supporting data to a logical conclusion. If your paper is accepted, you will receive an Acceptance Notification that provides you with access to an author kit.  The Author Kit serves as a resource center with:

- Submission Deadlines
- Required Forms
- OTC Paper Template and Instructions
- OTC Style Guide
- Conference PowerPoint Template
- Presentation Tips
- Peer Review information

Preparing Your Paper
Manuscript Template Instructions

Submit a Paper

All manuscripts must be submitted via the online Paper Proposal Management System (PPMS). Each presenting (corresponding) author will be sent an email with a customized link that provides access to the system.

A complete submission includes:

- Final Manuscript (.doc/.docx format using the OTC Manuscript template)
- Transfer of Copyright (TOC) form(s)
- Paper Information Form (PIF)

OTC has a No Paper, No Podium Policy.  If you do not submit the manuscript by the stated deadline, it will be withdrawn from the program.

Submitting a Manuscript

Present a Paper

Before you present your paper at the conference, we suggest you practice to become comfortable presenting from behind a lectern and are aware of your time constraints.

If you are giving a poster presentation with space limitations, you should choose your words and images carefully so that viewers can understand the important points of your paper from your poster.

Preparing Your Technical Session Presentation

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As a member of one or more societies, you will gain technical knowledge and build relationships that will benefit you throughout your career. Members also receive discounted registrations to OTC.

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