The 1st Annual Student Research Conference, OISE/UT
March 23 – 24, 2001

Call for Papers

You are invited to submit a proposal for a paper, presentation, roundtable, or poster session at the 1st OISE/UT Student Research Conference: "Diverse Perspectives in Education from the OISE/UT Community". The Conference is an exciting opportunity for students to show the findings of their completed (or nearly-completed) research studies, and to publish their work. The conference is open to participants from all constituencies of the OISE/UT community. Participants are invited to present in either French or English.

Session Types:

Paper Session
Length: 20 minutes

Each author will present an abbreviated version of his or her paper. Three to four papers will be presented at each session. A discussion will conclude each session.

Presentation Session
Length: 20 minutes

Some or all of the material brought forward for discussion will be presented through a "live" performance (readers’ theatre, dance, music, etc.). Introductory remarks, overview of research, questions, discussion, or problem-solving may precede or follow.

Roundtable Session
Length: 40 minutes

Interaction with the presenters is maximized by eliminating the formal didactic presentation. Presenters are assigned numbered tables in a large meeting room where interested persons may gather for discussion with the presenter about his or her paper or project. Presenters guide the discussion with a brief introduction, and provide a hand-out which will facilitate explanation of the topic for discussion.

Poster Session
Length: 60 minutes

Poster sessions combine graphic displays with the opportunity for individualized informal discussions between participants and presenters. The audience is welcome to peruse at will among poster stations. Presenters are encouraged to provide handout materials.

Process of Selection:

Proposals will be subject to an anonymous peer-review process. Communication by the selection committee with presenters will occur in mid-January.

Criteria for Selection:

• Overall quality of Proposal

• Grounding in research

• Clarity and coherence

• Development of ideas

• Relevance to education

Submission Procedures:

1. Regular mail submission

2. Mail or Fax Proposals to:

Student Services
252 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6

Fax: 416/926-4765

1.Each proposal must include the following:

2. Five (5) copies of a one-page, single-spaced abstract of the paper, presentation, roundtable, or poster, without author’s name.

3. A computer disk with the above information

E-mail submission

Email proposals to: stuserv@oise.utoronto.ca

Email proposals should include the following:

File Format:

Please indicate the name of the file, the program used to produce it (eg. Word), and the computer type (Macintosh or PC).

Receipt of Proposal:

You will be notified by e-mail before January12th that your proposal has been received. If you prefer to be notified by regular mail, please indicate this on the attached form.

Audio-Visual Needs:

  • Student Services will arrange with Media Services to have Overhead projectors available in every room.
  • Submission Deadline:

    Proposals should be submitted by January 22, 2001.

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