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The upstream oil and gas industry has advanced because engineers, scientists, and managers share their knowledge, experiences, and discoveries through technical papers and presentations. This section provides guidance and resources to allow you to contribute to the industry's literature through SPE.

How to Write a Conference Paper Proposal

Papers presented at SPE conferences are selected by program committees from abstracts of the proposed presentation. Here you will find guidelines for writing and submitting a paper proposal for SPE conferences or symposia.

How to Write an SPE Paper

Your paper proposal was accepted.  But now you need to write the full paper and submit it by the deadline.  This section provides guidelines on what makes a well-written contribution to the conference.

How to Prepare Your Presentation

You submitted your manuscript, and the conference date is approaching. This section will help you prepare an effective presentation.  Was your paper accepted as a poster? Get guidelines for poster presentation here also.

Is My Paper a Candidate for Peer Review?

As part of the manuscript submission process, you'll be asked whether you'd like your paper submitted for peer review.  Before you say yes, check the guidelines on whether your paper is a good candidate for peer review.

How to Submit a Non-Meeting Paper for Peer Review

While most papers submitted for peer review come from SPE meetings, unsolicited manuscripts are also accepted.  Learn what's required.

How to Prepare a Manuscript for Peer Review

SPE journals follow a different format for manuscripts than meeting papers.  Learn how to format your paper for peer review.