The purpose of this document is to provide a template and guidance for the preparation of an SAE International technical paper.
This template is comprised of the entire document “How to Write a Technical Paper” so that authors have all information where needed. You can use this template by removing all the content, text, and other information and then can use the “Styles” available in MS Word®. The main styles used are Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3, List Ordered Numeric (for numbered lists), List Unordered (for bullet lists), Normal (for the body of the text), Figure (for figure captions), Title (for Table titles), and Normal Table (for table body). To use the Styles feature, you can highlight the copy, select the drop-down beside Styles, and select which style you want. Alternatively, you can select the correct Style first and then begin typing.
SAE International does not restrict the number of pages for a technical paper, although the recommended length is 9-12 pages in a 2-column format. This template is not required and is simply a guide, but it is strongly recommended that it be used; however, please make sure an Abstract and Keywords are included in your manuscript. Begin your paper at the Abstract spot below.