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DOWNLOADABLE FORMS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
THREE WAYS TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS
1. An individual Paper
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Individual scholars may submit one or more abstracts relevant to the Psychiatry & Freedom theme of their choice. Abstracts for individual papers should be printed and mailed, OR submitted via e-mail on two pages: a Cover Page including the contact information (see general instructions below) and the Abstract Page, which contains the title of the presentation and the abstract proper. Abstract text should not exceed 250 words. Presentation of a Paper at the meeting will be limited to 20 minutes, so abstracts should reflect the time constraints.
Papers which are accepted and do not fit into a larger Workshop or Symposium will be presented within one of several Paper Sessions during the meeting.
2. A Workshop
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Download workshop paper abstract form (Word document)
Workshops are thematic, discussion-oriented sessions presenting 2 or 3 papers with audience participation within a 90-minute total time. Each paper presentation should not exceed 20 minutes per paper, which permits time for discussants and audience participation. Workshops must be organized around a particular Psychiatry & Freedom topic or problem, and component papers and discussion should explore that topic/problem. Workshop submissions may propose their own “section theme”, or be assigned to one of the existing section themes described in the next section of this CFA.
A Workshop submission requires multiple abstracts, all limited to 250 words of text, not counting title page. These include:
A Workshop Summary Abstract which describes the theme, objectives, and format of the paper presentations and discussion. The Chair of the Workshop should be identified, and this person would usually be the person submitting the Workshop. Two co-chairs are permissible, but the primary contact should be identified for correspondence. If the Workshop wishes to include one or two formal discussants, their names, institutional affiliations, and contact information (email and
telephone) should be included in the Summary Abstract.
Two to three Workshop Paper Abstracts which conform to the abstract guidelines described below in the “general instructions for abstracts” section.
Each abstract (Summary and Papers) for Workshops should be printed and mailed, OR submitted via e-mail on two pages: a Cover Page including the contact information for chairs and authors (see general instructions below) and the Abstract Page, which contains the title of the presentation and the abstract proper as described above. All abstract text is limited to 250 words, not including the Cover Pages.
Workshop submission checklist:
1. One Workshop Summary Abstract
2. 2 or 3 Workshop Paper Abstracts
3. A Symposium
Download symposium summary abstract form (Word document)
Download symposium paper abstract form (Word document)
Symposia are thematic, discussion-oriented sessions presenting 4 to 6 papers with audience participation within a 2 ½ hour or 150-minute total time. Each paper presentation should not exceed 20 minutes per paper, which permits time for discussants and audience participation. Symposia must be organized around a particular Psychiatry & Freedom topic or problem, and component papers and discussion should explore that topic/problem. Formal discussants for Symposia are encouraged for the proposed Symposium program. Symposium submissions may propose their own “section theme”, or be assigned to one of the existing section themes described in the next section of this CFA.
A Symposium submission requires multiple abstracts, all limited to 250 words of text, not counting title page. These include:
A Symposium Summary Abstract which describes the theme, objectives, and format of the paper presentations and discussion. The Chair of the Symposium should be identified, and this person would usually be the person submitting the Symposium. Two co-chairs are permissible, but the primary contact should be identified for correspondence. If the Workshop wishes to include one or two formal discussants, their names, institutional affiliations, and contact information
(email and telephone) should be included in the Summary Abstract.
Four to six Symposium Paper Abstracts which conform to the abstract guidelines described below in the “general instructions for abstracts” section.
Each abstract (Summary and Papers) for Workshops should be printed and mailed, OR submitted via e-mail on two pages: a Cover Page including the contact information for chairs and authors (see general instructions below) and the Abstract Page, which contains the title of the presentation and the abstract proper as described above. All abstract text is limited to 250 words, not including the Cover Pages.
Symposium submission checklist:
1. One Symposium Summary Abstract
2. 4 to 6 Symposium Paper Abstracts
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACTS
- Abstracts should be formatted for, or printed on, 8 ½ x 11 inch or A4 paper, and may be submitted either via email or postal mail.
- Each abstract should include two pages:
A Cover Page which includes the Title of the submission and the author's or Chairperson's identifying information:
(submission title)
Name (of author or Chair of the Workshop or Symposium)
Academic affiliation(s) and Title(s)
Postal Address
Postal Code(s)
Country
e-mail address
Telephone number
An Abstract Page which includes the following (250 word limit):
Title, followed by the Abstract text
- Paper Abstracts should follow the general structure of (a) a brief discussion of the problem(s) to be considered (b) a brief discussion of the methodological approach (c) a brief summary of the paper content, including conclusions.
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Workshop or Symposium Summary Abstracts should include the title page with the identifying information in 2 above for the Chair(s) of the activity. The Summary Abstracts should include the following kinds of information (a) a statement of the problem(s) to be considered (b) the goals or objectives for the session (c) a very brief summary of the papers to be presented (d) the names and institutional affiliations and contact information of the discussants, if included. The material in (d) does not count toward the 250-word limit, but may be included at the bottom of the abstract text page.
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Deadline for all abstract submissions is MARCH 1, 2008.
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Abstracts should be submitted to:
Linda Muncy, Executive Secretary, P&F 2008
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Department of Psychiatry
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9070
USA
Email: Linda.Muncy@UTSouthwestern.edu
Telephone: USA 214 648 4960
Facsimile: USA 214 648 4967
- Notifications of acceptance/rejection will be sent out during April 2008.
PEER REVIEW PROCEDURES
- Abstract submissions will undergo blind peer review.
- Workshop and Symposium submissions will be reviewed as a set.
- Submissions will be judged by the following criteria:
a. relevance to the P&F theme
b. originality of the discussion or approach to the problem
c. clarity and focus of presentation
d. adequacy of fit within time limits
- Individual papers may be recommended for inclusion in a new Workshop or Symposium when there is a cluster of related papers accepted. Authors will be contacted by the Conference Office if this option is feasible.
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