CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2010 NRPA LEISURE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Posted: November 9, 2009 | Author: Recreation Law | Filed under: Uncategorized |
Minneapolis, MN
October 26-28, 2010
Heather Gibson and Kathleen Andereck, LRS Co-Chairs
Mary Ann Devine, LRS Poster Coordinator
The NRPA Leisure Research Symposium provides an international forum for scholarly exchange and discussion about leisure. The Symposium includes both theoretical and applied research that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Papers may address leisure behavior, structural and cultural aspects of leisure and leisure studies, or applied research directed at the recreation professions.
Papers are presented either as formal paper presentations, as posters or as part of a panel session. All abstracts receive the same rigorous, double blind review without consideration of presentation format. Abstracts for all types of presentations are included in an electronic published book of abstracts.
Abstracts reporting empirical studies should contain subheadings identifying an introduction, methods, results, and discussion; only completed studies should be submitted. Abstracts reporting conceptual and theoretical discussions should also have an effective set of subheadings. Abstracts cannot exceed three pages, single-spaced (see attached instructions). Because of this extreme limitation, it is imperative that abstracts are written carefully and provide a coherent overview of the paper that will be presented.
CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
1. Only completed studies or scholarly discussions may be submitted. 2. Only studies that have not been previously published or presented at another professional conference may be submitted. Papers that ask the same question(s), use the same analysis, or develop the same logical argument as previous publications or presentations are not eligible. 3. Two or more abstracts from the same study cannot be submitted to different sessions under different titles/authorship unless substantially different aspects of the study are represented in each paper. 4. Abstracts undergo blind peer review by three reviewers with expertise in the topical area to which the abstract was submitted. The Symposium Co-Chairs make final decisions about acceptance, but typically adhere to the recommendations of the reviewers. Papers may be rejected due to time and space limitations, ineffective development of the 3-page abstract, violation of conditions 2 or 3 (above), or weaknesses in the study itself. 5. Authors who have their abstracts accepted are expected to deliver their presentations as assigned during the Symposium. Please do not submit an abstract unless you are committed to attending the Symposium. Failure adhere to this guideline in 2010 will preclude a researcher from presenting at the 2011 LRS.
6. Authors’ names may not appear on more than two (2) LRS abstracts/proposals of any kind (i.e., authors are limited to two possible presentations in the LRS regardless of co-authorship or type of presentation e.g. oral, poster or symposium). The only exception to this limit is for an advisor to a student who is submitting an LRS abstract, in which case, the advisor position must be clearly indicated in the author section of the submission. In this case, the first author must be a student and registered at their institution as such at the time of the abstract submission deadline.
7. Continuing this Year: Due to the success of this year’s panel sessions, we are inviting researchers to submit proposals for a panel style presentation that includes three (3) papers addressing one central theme and a response paper from a discussant (see instructions for submitting a panel session).
8. Abstracts are to be submitted electronically no later than January 25, 2010. Abstracts submitted after this deadline will be returned without review. Please upload your abstract and fill out all of the required information using this link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/193109/fi1rf ABSTRACT PREPARATION DETAILS
1. Abstract: A. Three pages maximum (136 lines total) including all discussion, tables, and figures. Abstracts exceeding this page limit will not be reviewed. A reference list is recommended but not required (see below). The text of the abstract may not run over onto a fourth page. B. Use 12-point font Times Roman and one-inch margins on sides, top and bottom. C. Single space the text. D. Abstracts must have a title that reflects the general nature of the abstract in 10 or fewer words E. Use appropriate subheadings. F. Remove author identification in properties (In Word, go to File, then properties, summary and remove author name). G. Tracking changes must not be readable. H. Add line numbering to the text. (In Word, go to File, Page Setup, Layout, Line Numbering, select “Add Line Numbering”, “Start at” 1, “From text” Auto, “Count by” 1, and select the Numbering to be “Continuous”). I. Abstracts that do not meet all specifications will be rejected from further consideration. 2. Reference List: A. A list of references not exceeding one-page (46 lines total) should be listed in a document separate from the abstract if submitting a 3-page abstract. B. The list of references must follow the same font and margin format as specified above for abstracts. C. References list should be formatted according to Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition). 3. Panel Session Submission Instructions A. Panel sessions submissions require four one page abstracts. The panel session organizer will be responsible for convening and moderating the panel session around a central theme. Three one page abstracts written in accordance with the LRS guidelines (single-spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, title etc) should be collected by the panel session organizer. Abstracts should provide sufficient detail as to the proposed paper contents. (PLEASE NOTE: The discussant’s paper does not need to be submitted at this time).
B. The panel session organizer should also submit a one page abstract providing an introduction to the theme and summarizing the main points of the three presentations (i.e. the three abstracts mentioned above).
C. The panel session organizer will be responsible for writing the learning objectives for the session for CEUs. 4. Specification of Section and Presentation A. Specify a specific thematic area (one only from the eight thematic areas that are listed below) – select the most appropriate for your paper. These areas reflect the reviewers’ areas of interest and expertise. Papers accepted for presentation may be further re-grouped into additional thematic sessions for the Symposium. Thematic Areas:
1. Sustainability (e.g., environmental issues, sustainable tourism, ecotourism, etc.) 2. Leisure, Children and Adolescents 3. Leisure and Aging 4. Physicality and Physical Activity (e.g. obesity, healthy lifestyles, activities in various communities, etc.) 5. Travel and Tourism 6. Community Development (e.g., municipal recreation, community resources; building community) 7. Social justice/social change/inclusive leisure (e.g., leisure and issues of race/racism, gender/sexism, ability/disability) 8. Other (topics the authors feel do not fit any of the above categories) B. The author’s preference for presentation format. Indicate one of the following: (a) poster only
(b) prefer poster but would do formal presentation
(c) prefer formal presentation but would do poster
(d) formal presentation only
(e) panel session presentation Note: Reviewers are not aware of the stated presentation preference. This information in conjunction with time and space limitations is used by the Symposium Co-Chairs when establishing the final conference schedule.
5. Learning Objectives A. Provide three observable and measurable learning outcomes. Limit to one sentence (20 words or less) per outcome.
1. Learning outcomes are statements that specify what learners will know or be able to do as a result of a learning activity. Outcomes are usually expressed as knowledge, skills, or attitudes. They help to:
- Focus on learner’s behavior that is to be changed
- Serve as guidelines for content, instruction, and evaluation
- Identify specifically what should be learned
Convey to learners exactly what is to be accomplished 2. When writing Learning Outcomes, use verbs that are observable and measurable. 6. Contact information A. Principal author’s name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. It is assumed that, unless otherwise specified, this person will make the presentation if the abstract is accepted. B. Full contact details for all co-authors. This includes full name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address. C. The principal author’s contact information over the summer (June 1 to Aug. 31), if different from above. 7. Correspondence regarding abstract. A. Authors will be notified of abstract review results via email by mid May 2010 at the latest. LRS Co Chairs: Heather Gibson hgibson@hhp.ufl.edu <mailto:hgibson@hhp.ufl.edu> Kathleen Andereck
kandereck@asu.edu
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