The largest revision was a 30 percent reduction in length, which was achieved by retaining the core text but cutting the extensive number of references. Details on the sections of the chapter are in the 1999 minutes. A copy of the final version will be posted on the CSG web site. A suggestion was made to post the fully referenced version too as a bibliographic resource. Following a suggestion by John Harrington last year, the board proposed guidelines for this annual award to a CSG member.
Guidelines cover the award committee, award criteria, and the nature of the award.
Following discussion and amendment, the membership voted unanimously to institute the award. A copy of the amended guidelines are attached to these minutes. The regular student paper competition has seen dwindling numbers, down to 5 this year. This may be due to the requirement for extended abstracts. Also, the AAG is promoting posters and illustrated papers.