Convention 2011 >> Session Format

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Session Formats are accepted across the following types: 

• Paper Sessions. These sessions are intended for reporting research results or analyzing issues of policy and practice in an abbreviated form. Presenters are expected to provide electronic copies of papers. The proposal summary should include a statement of purpose, theoretical framework, findings, and conclusions. For research reports, also describe data sources and methods. A discussion leader will be assigned to facilitate dialogue for the session. Proposal length must not exceed 3 single-spaced pages (approximately 2,000 words, 8,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).


• Symposia. A symposium should examine specific issues, research problems, or topics from several perspectives and allow for dialogue and discussion. Session organizers are expected to chair the session and facilitate discussion. Symposium participants are expected to develop and provide electronic copies of papers.  Submission length must not exceed 4 single-spaced pages (approximately 3,250 words, 11,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).


• Conversations/Dialogues. These sessions are intended to stimulate informal, lively discussions using a series of provocative questions or vignettes. Session organizers may organize a panel of participants who facilitate and guide the conversation about critical issues, concerns, and perspectives. Alternatively, these sessions may be organized as a dialogue where the organizers and audience discuss together an issue or series of questions in small groups. The proposal summary should describe the purpose of the session, the ways in which participants will engage in conversation/dialogue, and examples of questions or areas to be addressed. Proposal length must not exceed 3 single-spaced pages(approximately 2,000 words, 8,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).


• Poster Session. These sessions are intended for individualized discussions of one’s research and/or development projects. Like a paper session, poster session proposal summaries should include a statement of purpose, rationale, findings, and conclusions. For research reports, also describe data sources and methods. Proposal length must not exceed 3 single-spaced pages(approximately 2,000 words, 8,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).


• Innovative sessions. Proposals utilizing innovative presentation/interaction strategies are encouraged such as web-based projects, the use of technology to increase interaction and participation. The proposal summary should describe the focus and purpose of the session, the innovative format, and how the format will enhance adult learning and discussion. Proposal length must not exceed 3 single-spaced pages(approximately 2,000 words, 8,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).


• International Community-Building Sessions. These sessions, regardless of format (i.e., paper, symposia, conversation, etc.), require participants to be from 2 or more different countries. The focus of these sessions must be examinations of critical issues from these multiple international perspectives. The proposal summary should describe the purpose of the session, the format participants will employ, and a list of the national contexts that will be represented. Submission length must not exceed 4 single-spaced pages(approximately 3,250 words, 11,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).


• Pre and Post-Convention Work Sessions and Workshops. These sessions, which provide both two to four hour sessions for scholars of similar interest, are encouraged for 1) groups of scholars who are working on projects directly related to the core mission of UCEA and 2) for scholars who wish to present a workshop for faculty members attending the convention.  Proposals should describe the purpose of the session, relevant literature, how the time will be used, the role and expertise of facilitators, outcomes for participants, and plans for disseminating information from the session/workshop to UCEA member institutions and the field.  Submission length must not exceed 4 single-spaced pages(approximately 3,250 words, 11,000 characters) using 12 point font New Times Roman. References are required and must not exceed 1 single-spaced page (approximately, 400 words and 2,200 characters).

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   Kirstine Sigloh, (434) 924-0861, kms3v@virginia.edu

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