Kirk-othmer Encyclopedia of chemical technology Proofing Instructions for authors

  • You have been sent a PDF file containing the proof of your article for the Kirk-OthmerEncyclopedia.
  • This is the final opportunity to check the article before publication.
  • Please return any corrections within 7 days of receipt of this proof.
  • Please quote the unique ID for this article on all correspondence.

HOW TO RETURN YOUR CORRECTIONS

  • Corrections shouldbe returned by email to: YogeshMalhotra, Project Manager,
  • If you have no corrections to make, please send email confirmation of this fact to the email address above.
  • The preferred method for making corrections is by eAnnotation. For guidelines on e-Annotation refer to the attached fileentitled E-Annotation of PDF Proofs.
  • If you are unable to use eAnnotation, please describe your changes in an email specifying page, column and line numbers, or mark them clearly on the proof with a pen, scan the corrected proof and email as an attachment.
  • Please keep a copy of your proof and your corrections for reference in case of any further queries.

TEXT

  • Please check the enclosed proof of your article thoroughly.
  • Please answer ALL outstanding queries as completely and clearly as possible.
  • Please remember to check anytext in tables, figures, and the abstract and keywords carefully in the proofs, as well as the main text.
  • Please restrict your alterations to the correction of factual errors or misspellings.
  • Wherever a change is essential, please substitute as few words as possible filling an approximately equal amount of space.

Figures, Tables, etc

  • Note that any line figures may have been redrawn to establish consistency of style and notation and will therefore require careful checking.
  • Check figure labelling and keys, check column and row headings of tables, and check the captions against the content of figures and tables especially noting the accuracy of any references to different parts of a figure.
  • Please do NOT supply replacement graphics files at this stage unless requested to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is anybody else reading this proof?
As first-named or lead author, the proof has been sent to you alone, not your co-authors. This is the only opportunity you will have to check proof of this article. The responsibility for correcting the proof, however, remains entirely with you as the author.

Is this how my article will appear in the Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology?
The proofs have been typeset and represent the way articles appear in the online PDF version.

Any ID numbers and queries in the margin will not appear in the final printed book.

How will I know that my corrections have been received?
All emailed corrections are acknowledged on receipt. Wewill contact you if it appears that you have not returned your corrections or if anything is unclear.

Who do I talk to about Agreementand marketing issues?
Please address any questions you have on these subjects toArza Seidel (). Important: if you have not yet returned your signed Agreement, you should return it now.