Extended Abstract Format
Student Paper and Poster Competition
Association of Pacific Coast Geographers
75th Annual Meeting in Olympia, WA
Oct. 3 – Oct. 6, 2012
All student extended abstracts must use the following format:
1. 1,250 words maximum of text. Cover page, literature cited page, and figures and tables
do not count as text.
2. It is suggested that the abstract discuss, to the extent applicable, the following topics:
introduction, background, methodology, results, conclusions
3. Use 12 point font (Times New Roman suggested)
4. Use one inch margins on sides, top and bottom
5. Double space all text lines
6. Use an academically accepted style for referencing sources, including maps
7. Attach a cover page with the following information as indicated below:
Title of Paper
Author(s) Name
Student Paper (or Poster) Competition
Association of Pacific Coast Geographers
775th Annual Meeting in Olympia, WA
Oct. 3 – Oct. 6, 2012
Email (as MS Word attachments) your Extended Abstract and Student Paper and Poster
Competition Application form to gbohr@calpoly.edu. Faxes can be sent to (805) 756-7019. Or
mail to:
Greg Bohr, APCG Awards Committee
Social Sciences Department
Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Please direct questions to Greg Bohr, gbohr@calpoly.edu, (805) 756-1322.
Extended abstracts and application forms must be received no later than Sept. 14, 2012.
Good Luck!