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Call for Educational Abstracts
NCAFCS Annual Meeting
March 27-28, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC
The NCAFCS Planning Committee announces a Call for Abstracts of Educational Sessions to be considered for presentation at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Winston-Salem, NC. Abstracts will be judged in accordance with the following criteria:
- Significance of the education session to the profession
- Soundness of the approach
- Anticipated learning outcomes
- Application of materials to classroom/community settings
- Clarity and organization of writing
Acceptance for presentation obligates the author to present an educational session at the annual meeting. Presenters will be notified by January 15, 2009 regarding acceptance and specific presentation times.
Format for Abstract Submission
The abstract must be clearly typed on plain white 8 ½ x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins. The abstract should not exceed 2 pages, 11-12 font. Center the title of the presentation on the first line. Center the author(s)’ name on the second line; follow the name of the presenting author with an asterisk (*). On the third line, center the name of the institution. Leave the fourth line blank. Single space text within the remaining portion of the page, within the 1-inch margins. The abstract should include these sections in the following order: Purpose, Approach, Learning Outcomes, and Application/Implications.
Include with each submission:
- a self-addressed envelope
- 3 copies of the abstract
- Submission form signed by the submitting author (see form below)
Submission Form
Prepare a copy of this form to submit with abstract.
- Title of Presentation:
- Name:
- Professional Title:
- Institution:
- Mailing Address:
- Email Address:
- Phone:
Please note: Presenter will provide own materials and equipment.
I understand that if the abstract is accepted, the presenting author is obligated to present an educational session at the annual meeting. The Educational Sessions will last 50 minutes.
Signature of Submitting Author __________________________________________________
Mail abstract and submission form to: Dr. Jane Walker, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411. Abstracts must be received no later than November 20, 2008. For accepted abstracts, further information regarding presentation will be sent by January 15, 2009.
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