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Long Papers
Class structure

Activity Duration

What is a Long Paper in scientific & technical English 25 min

Quiz 10.1 on Long Papers for Journals 25 min

Lists of References 20 min

Quiz 10.2 on Long Papers theory 15 min

Final steps 5 min

Long Technical/Scientific Paper

What is a long paper?

◉ This is a scientific paper for either a conference or a journal
◉ You write about work or research that you have done
◉ Conferences: Around 8-10 pages long (including or not references!)
typically double column text format
◉ Journals: can vary a lot
○ 30-120 pages long in single column
○ 15-20 pages long in double column
○ Often expressed in word count: 7,000 - 20,000 words
Some even constrain to 3,000 - 6,000 words (need to be very concise!)
○ Recently many journals do NOT provide a maximum length.
◉ The format varies according to the submission instructions of each journal or
conference: always check instructions and/or template for authors.
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

2 columns
example
◉ For the Presence:
Teleoperators
and Virtual
Environments
journal
(MIT Press)
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

2 columns
example
◉ For the Presence:
Teleoperators
and Virtual
Environments
journal
(MIT Press)
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Single column
example
◉ For the “Human
Computer
Interaction
Journal”
(Taylor & Francis)
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Single column
example
◉ For the “Human
Computer
Interaction
Journal”
(Taylor & Francis)
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Content & Structure I

◉ A long paper reports work that is already formalised
◉ Several types of long papers:
○ Theoretical: arguments and evidence for scientific theories for a specific field
○ Reviews: analysis of all the papers that have been published on a specific topic
○ Empirical: describes a study based on a controlled lab experiment or a field
study
○ Methods: define research or design methods, or design tools
○ Design or Systems: describe the design or specific application of a system
Long Technical/Scientific Paper
Content & Structure II
◉ Abstract
◉ Keywords
◉ Introduction & State of the Art:
○ Description of problem & context
○ Justification for work done
○ Other relevant research that is related to work done
◉ Methods: Participants, Materials & Design, Procedures and Analysis
◉ Results
◉ Discussion & Implications
◉ Conclusions (including Future work)
◉ Acknowledgements
◉ References
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Content & Structure III

◉ Methods:
○ Participants: people that have participated in the experiments or field studies (if
the research involved human beings).
■ State demography: age, knowledge, gender…
■ State origin: where and how they have been enrolled.

○ Materials & Design: the equipment used, how the design of the tested system
has been developed

○ Procedures and Analysis: the experimental design, the schedule followed, the
type of tests undertaken, the data gathered, the analytical procedures used.
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Content & Structure IV

◉ Account of your research and work
→ written in first person plural (sometimes singular if single author but
not very common):
“We have done…”, “Our results show…”, “In this paper we present...”, etc.
◉ Abstract
◉ Results section only shows results with ◉
◉
Keywords
Introduction & State of the Art:

NO opinion or interpretation. ○
○
Description of problem & context
Justification for work done
○ Other relevant research that is
related to work done
◉ Opinion and Interpretation is given in ◉ Methods: Participants, Materials & Design,
Procedures and Analysis
Discussion section. ◉
◉
Results
Discussion & Implications
◉ Conclusions (including Future work)
◉ Acknowledgements
◉ References
Quiz 10.1
Quiz number 10.1
For each Journal provide the correct information on submission of long/full papers (remember there may be different
types of papers and here you must refer to the main scientific article type):

1. “Human Computer Interaction Journal” 3. “Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation”

Taylor & Francis BioMed Central Ltd., part of Springer Nature
(https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hhci20/current): (https://jneuroengrehab.biomedcentral.com/):
maximum number of pages: maximum number of pages:
number of columns in template or format: number of columns in template or format:
abstract structured? abstract structured?
abstract max length: abstract max length:

2. “Artificial Intelligence, An International Journal” 4. “Presence. Teleoperators and Virtual Environments”

Elsevier MIT Press
(https://www.journals.elsevier.com/artificial-intelligence/): (https://www.mitpressjournals.org/loi/pvar):
maximum number of pages: maximum number of pages:
number of columns in template or format: number of columns in template or format:
abstract structured? abstract structured?
abstract max length: abstract max length:
Quiz number 10.1
For each Journal provide the correct information on submission of long/full papers (remember there may be different
types of papers and here you must refer to the main scientific article type):

1. “Human Computer Interaction Journal” 3. “Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation”

Taylor & Francis BioMed Central Ltd., part of Springer Nature
(https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/hhci20/current): (https://jneuroengrehab.biomedcentral.com/):
maximum number of pages: No max maximum number of pages: No max
number of columns in template or format: Single number of columns in template or format: Single
abstract structured? No abstract structured? Yes
abstract max length: 200 words abstract max length: 350 words

2. “Artificial Intelligence, An International Journal” 4. “Presence. Teleoperators and Virtual Environments”

Elsevier MIT Press
(https://www.journals.elsevier.com/artificial-intelligence/): (https://www.mitpressjournals.org/loi/pvar):
maximum number of pages: No max maximum number of pages: No max
number of columns in template or format: Single number of columns in template or format: Single
abstract structured? No abstract structured? No
abstract max length: None abstract max length: 200 words
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Student work in groups (25 min)

◉ Each group take their assigned conference and find the website of the
next edition:
○ S101: “Human Computer Interaction Journal” (Taylor&Francis)
○ S102: “Artificial Intelligence, An International Journal” (Elsevier)
○ S103: “IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications” (IEEE ComSoc)
○ S104: “International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction” (Elsevier)

◉ Find the following information and make a Drive presentation on it:

○ The information for authors and submissions.
○ The details for submitting a long paper (sometimes also called full paper)
○ The items that strike you as very different from conferences

◉ NOTE: Do NOT make a PDF or PPT presentation → it MUST be a Drive presentation

Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Student work in groups (25 min)

◉ Each group take their assigned conference and find the website of the
next edition:
○ S201: “JMIR Serious Games” (JMIR)
○ S202: “PLOS One” (PLOS (Public Library of Science))
○ S203: “Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation” (BioMed Central Ltd , part of Springer
Nature.)
○ S204: “Presence. Teleoperators and Virtual Environments” (MIT Press)

◉ Find the following information and make a Drive presentation on it:

○ The information for authors and submissions.
○ The details for submitting a long paper (sometimes also called full paper)
○ The items that strike you as very different from conferences
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Writing a Long Paper I

◉ The Manuscript: term to reflect the text you write. Still not ready to
print.
◉ If you do not follow submission rules your paper may directly be
Rejected.
◉ Write a framework starting with the general structure.
◉ Start with keywords & key concepts.
◉ Iterative process.
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Writing a Long Paper II

◉ Emphasize important aspects
○ Place them at the beginning
○ Do not hide them
◉ Come to the point quickly
◉ Repeat most important aspects
◉ Expose them:
“Our main conclusion is …”
“It is important to note that...”
etc.
Long Technical/Scientific Paper

Writing a Long Paper III

◉ Print out the text
◉ First get the big picture
○ Read the entire text
○ Take only global notes. e.g. 'This paragraph is too long.'
◉ Consider revising the organization
○ Reorder paragraphs
○ strictly avoid micro-paragraphs
○ Start building bridges between paragraphs
◉ Address details
○ Read individual paragraphs
○ Take detailed notes. e.g. cross out parts that are not needed
○ Simplify sentences
○ Fine-tuning
Long Technical/Scientific Paper
Typically 1 to 3

Peer review Read

Paper
iterations max

◉ Anonymous submission

◉ Two or three researchers Minor Major

changes changes
from field

◉ Double-blind review Accept

Make
corrections
process (reviewers do not
know who the authors are &
authors do not know who Reject
reviewers are).
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List of References
References in scientific and technical English
List of references
Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly becoming important in rehabilitation
(Kizony, Rand, Weiss, & Katz, 2004; Rizzo & Jounghyun, 2005), providing
advantages over rehabilitation in real environments as explained by Holden
(2005). Among these VR technologies the systems based on artificial reality
defined by Myron Krueger are widely used (Krueger, Gionfriddo, &
Hinrichsen, 1985).
Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly becoming important in rehabilitation6-7,
providing advantages over rehabilitation in real environments as explained
by Holden8. Among these VR technologies the systems based on artificial
reality defined by Myron Krueger are widely used9.
Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly becoming important in rehabilitation [6,7],
providing advantages over rehabilitation in real environments as explained
by Holden [8]. Among these VR technologies the systems based on artificial
reality defined by Myron Krueger are widely used [9].
Alphabetical order
◉ Holden, M. (2005). Virtual environments for motor rehabilitation: Review.
CyberPsychology & Behavior, 8, 187–211.
◉ Kizony, R., Rand, D., Weiss, P. L., Katz, N. (2004). Comparison of two VR
platforms for rehabilitation: Video Capture vs. HMD. Presence:
Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, 14, 145–160.
◉ Krueger, M., Gionfriddo, T., & Hinrichsen, K. (1985). Videoplace—An artificial
reality. Q27 Proceedings of CHI 1985.
◉ Rizzo, A., & Jounghyun, G. (2005). ASWOT analysis of the field of virtual
reality rehabilitation and therapy. Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual
Environments, 14, 119–146.
Order of appearance
6. Kizony, R., Rand, D., Weiss, P. L., Katz, N. (2004). Comparison of two VR
platforms for rehabilitation: Video Capture vs. HMD. Presence:
Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, 14, 145–160.
7. Rizzo, A., & Jounghyun, G. (2005). ASWOT analysis of the field of virtual
reality rehabilitation and therapy. Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual
Environments, 14, 119–146.
8. Holden, M. (2005). Virtual environments for motor rehabilitation: Review.
CyberPsychology & Behavior, 8, 187–211.
9. Krueger, M., Gionfriddo, T., & Hinrichsen, K. (1985). Videoplace—An artificial
reality. Q27 Proceedings of CHI 1985.
References in scientific and technical English

Non-English reference
◉ Text:
○ ... An international study showed a close relation between the immune system and
schizophrenia [4]. ...
◉ List of references:
○ [4] Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals S.A., 2014-07-22, Un estudi conclou
que l'esquizofrènia també està associada al sistema immunològic,
http://www.324.cat/noticia/2453833/societat/Un-estudi-conclou-que-lesquizofreni
a-tambeesta-associada-al-sistema-immunologic, online news portal 324.cat, in
Catalan, accessed 2014-07-22

◉ No author available → include publisher instead.

◉ Reference is not in English → indicate language.
References in scientific and technical English

Wikipedia reference
◉ Text:
○ ... In 2014, Facebook bought the company Oculus VR [10]. ...
◉ List of references:
○ [10] Wikimedia foundation Inc., 2014-07-15, Oculus Rift,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift, Wikipedia, Accessed 2014-07-22

◉ Wikipedia pages have publishing date (previous versions can be retrieved).

References in scientific and technical English

How to reference all types of documents

◉ Every type of document needs a different format of reference: Journal
Paper, Conference Paper, Full Book, Book Chapter, Internet Document,
Website, Wikipedia Article, etc.
◉ You may find the rules on how to format your references in either of the two
following sources:
○ Standard APA format (very much used in scientific documents):
https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references
○ UPF’s Library link to describing APA:
https://biblioguies.udl.cat/comcitar/estils/apa
Quiz 10.2
Quiz number 10.2 3. What is a Long paper?
1. What is wrong in the following citation? a. Allows you to provide your informed opinion
Solà, A., Simon, A. and Xunclà, F. Cassoles de Girona. La cuina on a topic.
tradicional de les comarques gironines. Conill amb cargols.
http://www.cassolesdegirona.cat/conill_cargols.htm
b. A general description of a field of research.

a. The names of the title should go before the c. Describes the research you have done in full
names of the authors. detail.

b. It is not providing the publisher of the journal. d. Describes preliminary results of your
research.
c. There should be a last retrieval date.
d. The web address is too long. 4. Which of the following types of paper is
an analysis of all the papers that have
2. Which of the following is TRUE for a Journal? been published on a specific topic?
a. There is always a maximum number of pages. a. Review
b. The abstract is always structured. b. Empirical
c. If there is a Results section there is always a c. Theoretical
Discussion section.
d. Methods
d. The description of the problem is always in the
Methods section.
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