STOC Instructions for Authors

STOC Instructions for Authors

Authors should submit an extended abstract (not a full paper). An abstract should start with the title of the paper, each author's name, affiliation, and e-mail address, followed by a one-paragraph summary of the results to be presented. This should then be followed by a technical exposition of the main ideas and techniques used to achieve these results, including motivation and a clear comparison with related work. The abstract should not exceed 10 single-spaced pages on letter-size paper, using reasonable margins and at least 11-point font. If the authors believe that more details are essential to substantiate the main claims of the paper, they may include a clearly marked appendix that will be read at the discretion of the program committee. Abstracts deviating significantly from these guidelines risk rejection without consideration of their merits.

Simultaneous Submissions

According to SIGACT policy, abstract material which has been previously published in another conference proceedings or journal (or which is scheduled for publication prior to STOC) will not be considered for acceptance at STOC. In addition, SIGACT policy does not allow simultaneous submissions of the same (or essentially the same) abstract material to another conference with a published proceedings.


Created by Ian Parberry, March 23, 1999.
Last updated Tue Mar 23 12:23:44 CST 1999.