If you are submitting this to a conference (like ACM CHI or ICML ):
Provide the title, author name, and institutional affiliation. 200 – 300 words
: Focus on getting the 5,000 words down first. It typically takes about 17 hours to write a paper of this length, excluding the extensive time needed for revision and proofreading. Academic Submission Guidelines
: A standard 5,000-word paper is roughly 17-20 pages double-spaced. To avoid being overwhelmed, aim to write roughly 1,000 words per session over 5 sessions.
Explain how you conducted the research (data collection and analysis). 800 – 1,000 words Present the raw data and findings without interpretation. Discussion 1,000 – 1,200 words
: Note that "Short Papers" are often capped at exactly 5,000 words.
Interpret the results, compare them to previous studies, and address limitations. 500 – 700 words
: Before writing, create a detailed outline of your subheadings. Researching and outlining can take several hours, but it prevents "writer's block" during the actual drafting phase.
