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Elements of the PES Author's Kit

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NOTE: The Author's Kit is divided into several sections. Below, sections needed for preparation and submission of Transactions papers and preparation and submission of other technical works have been grouped together for your convenience. The remaining items are listed by title.

To Prepare and Submit a Transactions Paper

To Prepare and Submit a Technical Work for a PES Conference

Other Sections of the PES Author's Kit

• Information for Authors of IEEE Power & Energy Magazine Articles (PG7)
  Provides information for those writing and submitting articles for IEEE Power & Energy Magazine.

• Information for Authors of Transactions Paper Discussions and Closures (PG5)
  Preparation and submission instructions, cover sheet for submission of discussions

• Information About Preparation of PES Special Publications (PG 6)
  Including Conference Proceedings, groups of papers on a related subject, technical panel session text, tutorial session text

• Technical Session Guide for the Presenter (AK14)
  Provides essential information for any author who wishes to present a paper in a poster session, or is invited by the reviewing Technical Committee to present during a panel session or educational program.

• Guidelines for Preparing Visuals for PES Presentations (AK15)
  Includes information about the preparation of good visual aids for use during a technical presentation.

• Technical Session Guide for the Session Chair (AK16)
  Information necessary for anyone who will be chairing a technical session, including poster sessions.

• Reviewer and Editor Guidelines (PG 8)
  Information necessary for anyone who will be reviewing PES technical works.