Identified the appropriate topic area

Reviewed the editorial processes

Followed the general requirements of the paper

Identity wording in the paper has been removed for the blind peer review

Paper is structured correctly

Used MS Word

Followed the ASC Style Guide for style and format

All graphics and tables are embedded within the file

Removed all page numbers from the document

Removed all section breaks between pages (editor will fix the graphics and tables)

Did not use drawing tools within the text, used graphic file formats (.jpg, .gif, .bmp, etc.)

Removed all headers and footers

Removed all use of the TAB key from within the text and any tables

Used third person within text

Used an outside proofreader

Follow the "How to Submit" procedure

Addressed reviewer comments in return e-mail to the editor/publisher

Incorporated reviewers suggestions in paper (if applicable)

Proof-read the final draft prior to sending

Include authors name and all identifying associations in the papers content (example: University of Southern Mississippi).

Submit Final paper at http://ascpro.ascweb.org. (Re-Upload Paper)

Make conference reservation.  E-mail editor/publisher for confirmation

Prepare for 10-minute paper presentation with an allowance for a 15-minute peer discussion session to follow

Attend conference and present paper

Utilized peer discussion to enhance paper for journal submission