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TABLETOP 2007 FAQ

Q: Do I really need to submit an abstract?

Yes! Anyone intending to submit a paper or poster is asked to submit an abstract, title, and keywords by June 8. You many cancel your submission (or simply not complete it) if you later decide not to submit.


Q: Why do we need to submit an abstract?

The abstracts will be used to assign papers to reviewers; we want to ensure we have enough reviewers and good topic coverage for the submissions we expect to receive.


Q: Can we change/update our abstract?

Yes. The online abstract submission is for assignment purposes only. The abstract in your submission may differ. However, the submitted abstract and paper must be in agreement with the original abstract and selected keywords.


Q: How long should the abstract be, and in what format?

It should be about as long as your paper abstract, so typically a paragraph or two. You will upload your initial abstract as in plain text through the online submission system. Final paper submissions will be in PDF, also uploaded through the online system.


Q: How do I submit a demo? I don't see a demo category.

Anyone wishing to demo at TableTop 2007 should submit either a paper or poster submission (as appropriate for your research and interest). All accepted authors will be invited to demo their work live at the workshop.


Q: What's the difference between a paper and a poster submission? Which should I submit?

Two answers:

(1) In general we expect a "full" paper to be more polished than a "short" paper, and short papers to be more polished than a poster submission. Polish refers to the depth and maturity level of the research or concept. We would also expect full papers to include an appropriate (and more comprehensive) related work section to provide context for your work.

(2) Papers will be presented by authors in a formal talk setting whereas posters provide a more interactive forum.

You should choose the submission category that best fits the maturity of your work and your preferred presentation format.


Q: What does it mean for TableTop to be colocated with UIST?

We have made arrangements for anyone registered for TableTop 2007 to attend the last paper session on the last day UIST (Wed, Oct 10) for free; see the UIST 2007 website for program information.


Q: Are submissions to TableTop anonymous?

No. All submissions will be anonymously reviewed by the committee, but authors do not need to submit their materials anonymously.