Call for Papers

Proposals are invited for the following types of presentations:

• Papers will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation, with 10 minutes for discussion.
• Work-in-progress reports will be allocated 10 minutes for presentation, with 10 minutes for discussion, in the course of a session allocated to this.
• Posters will be presented in a special session, when the presenters will have the opportunity to discuss their work informally with other participants. The posters will then remain on display for the rest of the conference.

Drawing on the experience of the previous proposal review teams, the chances of having a proposal accepted are better if, depending on the nature of the presentation, all or most of the following criteria are fulfilled:

• The purpose of the presentation is clearly stated.
• The topic is focused and thus appears to fit in within the relatively short time allotted to it.
• The method/approach is clearly defined.
• The nature and scope of data is explicitly stated.
• The (expected) results to be reported are briefly referred to.
• The implications/relevance of the findings are briefly noted (main target audiences).
• The length guideline is carefully adhered to (neither very short/sketchy nor too long proposals).
• The quality of the contribution itself to be presented is good.

Presentations that clearly reflect the theme of the Conference will be prioritized.

Procedure

To submit a proposal for the 7th Annual EALTA Conference, please:

1. Download the EALTA2010 proposal form in the block right above.
2. Complete the proposal form and the abstract
3. Save it as a Microsoft Word document (.doc) titled using the format: EALTA2010surnamefirstinitial (e.g. EALTA2010jonesb)
4. Send it as an attachment to EALTA2010@cito.nl by 30 November 2009
5. Write the same document name in the subject line of your email (e.g. EALTA2010jonesb).

You will be advised of whether your paper has been accepted by 15 February 2010.