Briefing Notes

Making Knowledge Work International Conference - Submitting an Abstract

Author: PASCAL International Observatory

Submitting an abstract - DEADLINE FRIDAY 29 APRIL 2005

We welcome submission of abstracts for individual papers and demonstration projects illustrating good practice which are focused on one or more of the Conference themes.

These may include reporting on policy development, innovative practice, research in progress or completed research, methodological issues, theoretical issues or conceptual issues.

We particularly welcome papers which have an international comparative dimension.

ABSTRACTS SHOULD INDICATE:

  • the nature of the paper, for example, whether it is a report on completed research, work in progress, an analytical or discussion paper or a demonstration project
  • the issues the paper raises
  • the relationship of the paper to other literature, research, etc.
  • the approach to the topic, and where relevant an outline of methodology, sample, etc.
  • conclusions and recommendations.
  • Abstracts should not exceed 500 words.
  • The working language for the conference is English .
  • Abstracts must be submitted no later than Friday 29 April 2005.
  • Preference is for electronic submission (Rich Text Format or Microsoft Word).

Please send to:
Harry Cameron, Administrator
Institute of Education
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland

T: +44 (0)1786 467604
F: +44 (0)1786 467633
E: pascal@stir.ac.uk

PROPOSALS MUST CLEARLY STATE:

  • the sub-theme for which the abstract is submitted
  • full name(s), job title(s), place(s) of employment, postal, telephone, fax and e-mail address(es) of proposers

Abstracts will be reviewed and contributors will be notified regarding acceptance of their papers by Monday 30 May 2005.

Each paper will be allocated 35 minutes in duration. Presentations should be no longer than 25 minutes, leaving at least 10 minutes for discussion and questions.

Completed papers should not exceed 4000 words .

All published papers will have been subject to an anonymous, full refereeing process.

Deadline for submission of full papers is Monday 1 August 2005.

Details of submission format will be circulated with acceptance of abstracts.


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