Introduction

Usually the first time you hear about an event, a call for papers is announced. The announcement may appear as a poster in the hallway, a web site or an email.

Smaller events do not use a formal call for papers. Your first contact may be a call from the person responsible for the event.

Ask yourself?

Answer these questions to your satisfaction before responding to a call for papers.

• Do you have a message that serves the purpose and objectives of the event?

• Does what you want to convey add important information on the topics or projects?

• Will you meet the needs and wants of participants?

• Do you have adequate time to prepare?

Action plans

Complete the call for paper's response by answering all parts of the request.

• Read the purpose, objectives, and general descriptions of topics.

• Write down your answer to the question "How does my proposed presentation help meet these goals"?

• Put your presentation title under the objective it supports.

• Prepare the abstract according to the criteria given in the call for papers.