Presenter FAQ
The following information will answer some of the more frequent
questions from presenters. To submit an abstract, edit your submission, upload files, etc. you need to
have a profile. To create a profile and password, go to
http://c4p.nes2010.confnav.com/login.html.
1. I am unable to login. How do I find out my login and password?
a. Assuming that you have already created a profile, starting February 26, go to
http://c4p.nes2010.confnav.com/login.html
b. Your login is your email address
c. Tap the Password Lookup for a forgotten password
2. I am unable to edit my abstract or upload files. What should I
do?
a. Follow the Editing or Uploading a Document for instructions or contact the Program Chair or NESUG Support.
3. Where do I find my paper code?
a. Paper codes will be assigned by June 3 and provided to you by your Section Chair.
b. Go to
http://c4p.nes2010.confnav.com/login.html
c. Login
d. Select 'Papers Submitted'
e. Under the Paper # heading you will see the paper code assigned.
f. Use this code (such as AS01.pdf, CC07.pdf, etc.) to name any files
you will be uploading.
4. Where can I find the paper guidelines and how do they differ from
those for SAS Global Forum?
a. The For Presenters page has this information including a document that describes the details necessary for paper/poster preparation. The NESUG Presenter Guidelines document provides the details of the layout of the paper. this document also provides you with helpful links to assist in the entire presentation preparation process.
In a nutshell, if you prepared a paper for SAS Global Forum 2009 or 2010, the
only change necessary prior to submitting as a NESUG paper would be to
remove the paper number/code from the top of page 1. Otherwise, the paper
is acceptable for NESUG.
5. How long can my paper be?
a. The basic guideline is that the length of the paper should be appropriate for the material being covered. For most papers this is in the 10-15 page range, although some are longer and some are shorter. For the shorter presentations in the Coder's Corner section, these papers may be even shorter. Papers significantly outside the 10-15 page range should be discussed with your Section Chairs. They will review a draft of your paper and give you feedback on the paper's length, among other things. Unlike SAS Global Forum, NESUG does not distinguish between Invited and Contributed paper, so if you are familiar with those guidelines, they do not apply for NESUG papers/presentations.
6. How should my presentation/slides differ from my paper?
a. Remember, your presentation is different than your paper. You should
think about the organization and timing of your talk with respect to what
works best for an oral presentation. It is very important to practice
the timing of your talk so that you use the time allotted in a way that
most benefits your audience. A poorly-timed presentation detracts from
the content you are presenting. Sufficient practice will avoid situations
where you find yourself rushed at the end and cannot give your material
the careful presentation it deserves. Many speakers benefit from giving
a practice talk at work and getting feedback from their colleagues. Please see the NESUG Presenter Guidelines document for thourough and, hopefully, helpful information regarding this topic. A sample Power-Point template is also available.
7. Where can I get other help on putting together my paper and presentation?
a. Other NESUG and SAS Global Forum presenters have put together
some helpful materials. These guidelines can be found in the NESUG Presenter Guidelines document on the For Presenters
page.
8. I'm doing a poster. Are there any resources to help me?
a. Yes! See the Poster Resources page. There are also some details in the NESUG Presenter Guidelines document
9. I'm confused. Tell me what my deadlines as a presenter are again....please?
a. All of the major deadlines/deliverables are listed on Presenter Important Dates page, with more details found on the For
Presenters page. Click on "Presenter Obligations and Timetable"
at the top of the page.
b. If you have additional questions, contact your section chair.
c. Forgot who your section chair is? See the Leadership Team page.
10. How do I load my paper?
a. Please refer to the NESUG Presenter Guidelines document for detailed information. NESUG Presenter Guideline.
b. See #2 above.
11. How do I update my title or abstract?
a. Go to
http://c4p.nes2010.confnav.com/login.html
b. Login
c. Select 'Papers Submitted'
d. Select 'Edit'
e. Go down to 'Presentation Information'
f. Make the changes to the title or abstract.
g. When complete, tap the Submit button at either the top or bottom of
the page. Again, making sure that the process is complete before exiting.
12. How do I update my profile (to add or update my bio)?
a. Go to
http://c4p.nes2010.confnav.com/login.html
b. Login
c. Select 'Profiles Created'
d. Select 'Edit'
e. Make the desired changes or additions.
f. When complete, tap the Submit button at either the top or bottom of
the page.
13. How do I find the Permission to Publish Form and where do I send
it?
a. You can find the form on the For Presenters
page.
b. You will need to send a filled out form with signature of ALL authors
to:
NESUG Inc.
P.O. Box 7701
Silver Spring, MD 20907
14. How can I create a pdf file?
a. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you will find a number of other
means listed in the For Presenters page or from within the NESUG Presenter Guideliness document.
15. When do I register to attend the NESUG 2010 conference?
a. To get the presenter discount, you must register by September 25.
b. For more information see the Registration
page.
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