Author Guide: SME Technical Papers
THANK YOU for helping SME archive manufacturing knowledge by preparing a technical paper. A technical paper is expected to present information of interest to manufacturing engineers, managers and technology professionals. There is a great deal of personal satisfaction that goes with authorship and the sharing of information with your colleagues.
SME Technical Papers are disseminated in hardcopy form, on microfiche and electronically through SME's Web site. Some technical papers are published in edited form in SME's technical quarterlies and magazines. An SME Technical Paper provides the most exposure to you and your company at no cost, and you help disseminate information to the manufacturing community.
General Information
A written manuscript should be an original document, not a photocopy, and should average six to 12 typed, double-spaced pages. Citations of written materials, referred to in the text and numbered, should be listed in numerical order at the end of the paper. A bibliography of related readings may be included at the end of the paper.
Illustrations for technical papers may be placed at the end of the paper following the text or inserted within the text. Include only those photographs, line drawings and charts that will really add value to your paper or clarify its technical content. When proofreading your paper, be sure that any numerical references to an illustration correspond to the figure.
Your paper will not be edited, proofread or rewritten by SME. Any errors in your original manuscript will appear in the published paper, so proofreading your paper is essential.
Tips for Developing a Successful Paper
Your material must be noncommercial, interesting, clear and balanced. Originality is expected; courtesy to your audience requires a new viewpoint or idea. Borrowed material must, in compliance with copyright laws, be clearly identified as to the source. Papers must be clearly written and delivered. Do not disparage competitive methods, processes or products, and be sure to state any
disadvantages or limitations of the process or method you are describing. Being fair and balanced helps prevent misapplication and increases credibility.
You may have one of two structures for your paper. A research-oriented approach reports a subject researched or experienced for the purpose of exchanging technical information, facts or ideas current and important to the field. The subject matter may be general in nature or it may describe a specific new theoretical concept, a new commercial application, a new discovery or a change in existing conditions. The elements should include: an introduction, a discussion, an analysis, references and a bibliography. A case-study approach reports a problem or experience in a company, the steps taken to solve the problem and the solution. This style is best used for the discussion of administrative or production problems. Case studies should include: statement of the issue, steps taken to address the problem and conclusions.
It is preferred that the completed manuscript be sent via email in MS Word or PDF format.
For more information, email .
To submit a paper, complete/return the author reprint form
SME makes no claim to the copyright of your paper. All copyrights can be maintained by the author or the author's company.
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