Guidelines for Submitting Proposals
Step 1: determine the type of proposal
Once you have an idea of a topic that interests you, determine which type of proposal you wish to submit. There are four types of presentations at the annual meeting.
Research Interest Group (RIG). A finished paper of publishable quality is presented and discussed among a group of conference participants. If your proposal is accepted, the final paper must be submitted by 15 September 2014 in order to be posted in the REA Annual Meeting Proceedings. Please see instructions under Step 2.
Colloquium. Emerging research, research-in-progress that may lead to a publishable paper, or current practices and programs is presented to and discussed among a group of conference participants. Since this format is less formal than the presentation of a paper, conference participants come to hear a presentation and then are led in discussion. An outline of the session must be submitted by 15 September 2014 to be posted in the REA Annual Meeting Proceedings. Please see instructions under Step 2.
Workshop. A highly interactive session is facilitated, providing conference participants with scholarly and practical resources or approaches for practices of religious education. These sessions may increase awareness or enhance performance of specific religious education practices. The contexts for these practices may include faith communities, classrooms, or other settings. While workshop materials will not be included in the REA Annual Meeting Proceedings, an outline of the workshop must be submitted by 15 September 2014. Please see instructions under Step 2.
Posters. A presentation using words, graphs, charts and/or tables on a poster (space 90 cm wide and 120 cm high) for display and discussion during a particular time slot at the conference. May use digital media presented on the author’s own laptop. This presentation will allow the author to meet and speak informally with interested participants pertaining to research done, still continuing, or in preparation, thus stimulating the exchange of ideas and networking opportunities. This format offers an opportunity for both established and newer researchers.
Step 2: write your proposal
The proposal begins with a précis of no more than 600 characters (approximately 130 words). You then have an additional 1,000 words to make the case for your proposed presentation. Please craft your proposals according to distinct and labeled sections indicated for each type below. Please limit proposals to TWO SINGLE-SPACED PAGES.
For RIG papers, in 3 distinct and labeled sections: (after 600-character précis)
a. Main points;
b. Methodology (e.g., literature-based, qualitative or quantitative research, historical, or insights from our community of practice); and
c. A selected bibliography of primary sources grounding your work.
For colloquia, in 4 distinct and labeled sections: (after 600-character précis)
a. Main concepts/issues;
b. Methodology for addressing the topic;
c. Sources grounding the presentation; and
d. The status of the research at the time of the proposal.
For workshops, in 4 distinct and labeled sections: (after 600-character précis)
a. The main concepts/issues, and/or practice(s) being addressed,
b. The context of those practices (e.g., faith community, higher education, wider community, schools);
c. An outline of the interactive workshop (sequence of topics and delivery methods); and
d. Resources to be presented and/or used.
For posters, in 3 distinct and labeled sections: (after 600-character précis)
a. Description of materials/mediums/methods for presentation, and the research process, results, conclusions to be presented;
b. Description of how you think the mode/medium would engender discussion, and/or what topics of conversations you anticipate from interested participants; and
c. Core references.
Step 3: submit your proposal
Proposals must be submitted by May 2. All proposals must be submitted through the REA web site. Proposals sent by other means will not be considered.
Step 4: wait for notification of acceptance
Notification of your proposal’s acceptance status to the Annual Meeting program will be sent by Monday, 16 June 2014.
Participation requirements at the Annual Meeting:
You do not have to be a member of REA to submit a proposal. However, if selected to present, presenters must hold a current membership and be registered for the meeting by October 15. Persons may submit no more than two proposals in response to the Call for Papers.
Audiovisual Requests:
The REA recognizes the importance of using digital equipment during presentations. However, costs for renting this equipment at a hotel are prohibitive. We encourage participants to bring and share a personal or departmental projector and laptop. Alternatively, analog equipment, such as an over-head projector, will be available to rent at the participant’s cost. There is a place to note your audio-visual needs in the proposal submission form.
Step 5: submit completed papers or outlines
RIG Papers
Completed Research Interest Group (RIG) papers for the program must be received in electronic format (‘doc’ or ‘pdf’) by the Executive Secretary Lucinda Huffaker (secretary [at] religiouseducation [dot] net) no later than 15 September 2014.
PAPERS NOT RECEIVED BY THAT DATE WILL BE CANCELED FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM.
Unless otherwise requested, all papers will be posted on the website prior to the meeting.
By 12 January 2015, RIG papers that were presented at the meeting may also be revised and submitted to the Call for Papers Committee, which will act as a peer review jury for the conference issue of the journal Religious Education. Selected papers are recommended for possible publication and sent to the editor of the journal, who then makes the final selection. RIG presenters will receive a copy of the Guidelines for Contributors. Your paper must be no longer than 3000 words (plus references), single-spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman Font, 1” margins all around.
Colloquia, Workshops, and Posters Outlines
By 15 September 2014, presenters of Colloquia, Workshops, and Posters are required to submit an outline of the main concepts/issue, the methodology, and the primary sources grounding the presentation for posting on the website.
This outline should be confined to 2-pages single-spaced, 12 point, Time New Roman font, 1” margins all around, and must be received in electronic format (‘doc’ or ‘pdf) by the Executive Secretary Lucinda Huffaker (secretary [at] religiouseducation [dot] net).
OUTLINES NOT RECEIVED BY THAT DATE WILL BE CANCELED FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM.
Unless otherwise requested, all papers and outlines will be posted on the website prior to the meeting.
Submit your proposal here.
Questions?
For questions about the Call for Papers, please write to:
Dr. Ted Brelsford
Chair of the Call for Papers Committee
theodore [dot] brelsford [at] gmail [dot] com