We are now inviting proposals on a range of topics that relate to the Roundtable strands and themes:
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Academic Strand
- » Disciplinary genres and collaborative pedagogy
- » Feedback on writing
- » Peer review of writing
- » Collaborative writing
- » Writing consultations and process writing
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Creative Strand
- » The art of storytelling
- » Creative nonfiction (Literary journalism, travel writing)
- » Poetry
- » Teaching Creative Writing
- » Publishing writing
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Multimodal Strand
- » Flash fiction
- » Writing for blogs and online fora
- » Web-based writing pedagogy
- » Online publishing
Proposals can be submitted for four types of sessions:
Paper presentation | 20 minutes including Q&A |
Roundtable discussion | 50 minutes |
Workshops | 50 minutes |
Pecha Kucha by Inscribe | 20 slides x 20 seconds per slide = 6.4 minutes per presenter |
Paper Presentations
Proposals for paper presentation should present and discuss original research in relation to the conference theme. Presenters will be given 20 minutes including presentation and discussion. (Maximum 150 words + a 50-word bio)
Roundtable Discussions
Proposals for Roundtable discussion should include a 100-word description and at least 4 questions that you want the participants to explore during the session. (Maximum 100 words + a 50-word bio)
Roundtable discussion, as the name suggests, is an opportunity for participants to get together in an informal setting to discuss ideas and issues related to creative and academic writing. Facilitators can introduce their topic briefly, leaving a major part of the session for sharing ideas. The facilitators need to be well versed in their topic and engage the group members in discussions and sharing experiences. Questions can be prepared by the facilitators in advance to start the conversations.
Workshops
Proposals for facilitating a workshop should include practical, hands-on, interactive activities that participants will be able to engage in, or "show and tell" any tools and programs used or developed for writing, such as designing tasks, developing a plot and learning to use an online resource. (Maximum 100 words + a 50-word bio)
Pecha Kucha Sessions
Pecha Kucha sessions feature brief and dynamic presentations with the format of 20 slides which automatically advance after 20 seconds, for a total of 6 minutes 40 seconds. Pecha Kuchas can be offered on themes such as chronicling a personal journey of becoming a writer, of reading something that had a profound impact or accomplishing something that was challenging. (Maximum 100 words + a 50-word bio)
Submitting Proposals
Proposals should be submitted via online submission process which will require presenters to register for a Roundtable Presenter account. All abstracts should be submitted no later than 31 March 2017.
Selection Process
All proposals will undergo a blind review process by members of the organizing committee. The submissions will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. All those submitting abstracts will be informed by 13 April 2017 whether their abstracts have been accepted.
Equipment
Laptop computers will be available in every room, and audio and/or video equipment can also be arranged if it is requested on the proposal form. Requests for special equipment should be confirmed when presenters register for the conference (Presenters' deadline for registration: 28 April 2017).
Key Dates
- » Closing date for receipt of abstracts is 31 March 2017.
- » Presenters will be informed whether their proposal has been accepted by 13 April 2017.
- » All presenters must register and pay for the conference by 28 April 2017.
- » Abstracts submitted by participants who have not registered by 28 April 2017 will be removed from the programme.