2009 Call For Papers
The Child Life Council (CLC), established in 1982, offers an unparalleled educational and networking experience for child life professionals. The Annual Conference program provides ideas on innovative resources and best practices in child life. CLC invites you to submit presentation proposals for the 27th Annual Conference on Professional Issues, scheduled to take place May 21-24, 2009 at The Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, Massachusetts. To see an example of an abstract that meets the criteria outlined below, please review a Sample Abstract. For a list of topic areas, download the 2009 Call For Papers:
2009 Call For Papers
Submission Requirements
Presenters are limited to two abstract submissions per conference.
Presenters whose abstracts are accepted are expected to present and must register for the CLC Annual Conference. In order to receive the speaker discount, speakers must register by the early registration deadline to be set by CLC. If a presenter is listed on an abstract submission, s/he will be expected to present and register. Presenters are responsible for all travel, hotel, and related costs. CLC will cover a portion of the AV expenses if presentations are in PowerPoint format.
Deadline
Abstracts must be sent to CLC using the online submission process no later than July 15, 2008.
One presenter should be designated as the contact person. All correspondence pertaining to the abstract submission will be sent to the contact person. Presenter information will be listed in the conference program as it is submitted within the author information page.
Submission Information
Presenter Information
For each presenter, list full name, academic and professional credentials, position title, affiliation, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, and presenter’s expertise which qualifies him/her to present this topic. Presenters must list the last three professional presentations made, or indicate that they will be presenting for the first time.
Abstract
A. The purpose of the presentation
B. A description of the originality and innovation of the topic
C. Practical application of the information in a variety of settings and benefits it will offer
D. Organization of Presentation - a detailed outline - a “walk-through” of key points
E. References
Abstract Review Process
Submitters will receive confirmation of receipt through the online submission process. Members of the Conference Program Committee review the submissions and make recommendations on selections. Each abstract is rated according to:
- Quality of Content - Evaluation of the statement of purpose; originality and innovation of topic or approach; practical application of concepts or skills in a variety of settings or with various populations; and strength of authors' background to present topic.
- Quality of Abstract Organization - Evaluation of how clear and well thought out the information in the
abstract is presented as well as adherence to abstract format as described above.
The lead presenter will be notified by email of the Conference Program Committee’s acceptance or declination of each abstract submission. Individuals from accepted abstracts will sign a contractual agreement with Child Life Council that indicates each author’s commitment to speak and present the content of the session as accepted by the Committee. In order to create a balanced overall conference program, the Committee may request changes to presentation format or length in accepted abstracts; the contractual agreement would indicate any such changes.
Thank you for considering presenting at the Child Life Council Annual Conference!
Submissions must be received no later than July 15, 2008.
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