SIGPLAN commissioned the construction of a LaTeX class file for SIGPLAN conference papers. You will need the class file, the document template, and the guide. The template produces your paper in 9-point type, but contains simple options that you can use to obtain 10- and 11-point type. Your conference will specify which size is required; 9-point is the usual choice.

Please include the 'preprint' option on the \documentclass command until you submit your paper for publication. The page numbers it produces are of great help to reviewers. The document template includes the 'preprint' option.

• class file

• template

• guide

Please address questions and problems with the class file to sigplanconf@acm.org.

There is a Word template that attempts to emulate the Latex class file; many thanks to Friedrich Steimann for producing this. There is also a Word template that provides support for different point sizes (this template was commissioned by OOPSLA and is being used for OOPSLA 2007). Please address questions and problems with the Word template to . (ACM's site contains an older Word template.)

Please review SIGPLAN's republication policy.

If you would like some advice on how to write submissions, here are some suggestions by

• Simon Peyton Jones: How to write a good research paper, give a good
  research talk, and write a good grant proposal

• Donald E. Knuth, Tracy Larrabee and Paul M. Roberts: Mathematical Writing

• Mary-Claire van Leunen and Richard Lipton: How to Have Your Abstract Rejected

• William Pugh: Advice to Authors of Extended Abstracts

• Mark Wegman: What it's like to be a POPL referee; or how to write an extended abstract so that it is more likely to be accepted

• P. R. Halmos: How to Write Mathematics

• Joel E. Cohen: To A Young Scientist

When your paper is accepted please complete the ACM copyright form, and send it back signed to the program chair (unless you receive different instructions). Your paper cannot be included in the proceedings without it.

Are you a student needing additional support to present your paper at the conference? The SIGPLAN Professional Activities Committee (PAC) can help you.