Call For Papers

Abstract Submission has closed and papers are currently being reviewed.

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please read the following guidelines prior to submitting your abstract.

1. All abstracts must be submitted in electronic format using the template provided, in any version of Microsoft Word or a program that Word can import from. They should reflect at least one of the Conference themes.
2. The length is to be no more than 250 words and the abstracts must be submitted by Wed 30 July 2008. Early submission is encouraged. Abstracts exceeding 250 words may not be reviewed.
3. Abstracts submission can only be done via this link: Submit Abstracts Submission Form
4. Abstracts must be double spaced and use 12 point Arial font.
5. Abstracts must include the title of the paper on one line and the author(s) on a separate line before the body of the abstract, all in 12 point Arial font.
6. The title must be in Title Case – NOT CAPITALS.
7. All presenters must register for the Conference by 15 September 2008.
8. Authors accepted for presentation will be notified as soon as possible and not later than 15 August 2008. Please refrain from contacting the Conference Office prior to this date enquiring about the status of your abstract.

AMENDING A SUBMITTED ABSTRACT

Did you know that you can update or edit your submitted abstract up until the closing date of Wed 30 July 2008?

To do so:

1. Go to the abstract submission form
2. Log in using your email address and the password you chose when you first logged in
3. You will see a list of the abstracts that you have submitted. Click on the abstract that you wish to change
4. To change your answers on the submission form, simply amend the current answers for those you want altered
5. To change your abstract file, click the “Browse” button to locate the revised file on your computer, then click “Next” to send it to the abstract system
6. When you reach the final step and click “Finish”, you will be sent an email confirming that your abstract has been amended

Oral Presentation

The oral presentation is a great way of informing the audience of your research, theoretical, professional or practice issues in a concise manner. You will have an allocated time to present your original and innovative work followed by some question time. Although there may be multiple authors for the paper, only a maximum of the two authors can present the paper. The program committee will group oral presentations into sessions throughout the program.

Workshop

Workshop sessions are based on a particular theme/topic, involving a small group of specialists providing brief interactive presentations with equally balanced audience participation through a discussion to assist learning. You can take a practical, hands on approach with your presentation.

Poster Display

The poster and art presentation involves displaying your research, theoretical, professional and / or practice issues in a visual format. This is an ideal medium for complex visual information and allows you to have personal interaction with your audience. More than one author may be involved in the display.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

To communicate the key messages from your abstract effectively, please take the time to read the following guidelines when creating your poster.

Location

Poster boards will be located in the Foyer of the Melbourne University Law Building. Your allocated poster number will be displayed on the Message Board near the Registration Desk. A poster number for identification purposes will be provided to you prior to the Conference on the website. Please ensure that your poster is displayed on the correct poster board. Do not place your poster in an alternate location.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

A poster attendance card will be provided at each presenting author’s poster board. This card is designed to be displayed in conjunction with your poster and should list the times the presenting author is available to discuss the poster with Conference delegates. All authors are also encouraged to be near their posters during at least one of the break times.

Set-up of posters

Please ensure your poster is displayed prior to 1000 in time for the first break of the conference. Posters can be set up on Thursday 6 November between 0800 & 1000. It is your responsibility to attach your poster to the poster board.. Please bring Velcro tape/velcro dots to attach your poster to the display board. Drawing pins should not be used. Special re-usable posters clips will also be available for purchase at a cost of AUD$10 from the conference registration desk
There will be no Velcro available on site. Presenters are required to provide their own Velcro.

Removal of posters

Posters can be removed after 1700 on Friday 7 November and must be removed by 1800. The poster boards will be removed at 1800. The organisers can take no responsibility for any posters that remain up after this time.

IMPORTANT! Please keep in mind that posters not removed by the end of the teardown time will be thrown away!!