Guide to Submitting a
Proposal Online (Deadline: June 27, 2008)
Note:
To open the convention to as many as possible, presenters are allowed participation
in a maximum of two presentations.
A.
Complete the proposal form.
(Please refer to Editing Guidelines.)
1.
Contact Presenter: All communication will be directed to the contact presenter.
It is the responsibility of the contact presenter to keep co-presenter(s)
informed.
2. CoTESOL Member or Regional Affiliate: Membership does not
affect your chances of being selected to present. However, all presenters
(including panel participants) are expected to register and pay fees for the
convention. Presenters will receive a $10 discount on their registration fees
in appreciation for their support of ESL professional development.
3.
Co-presenters: Write the first and last names.
4.
Presentation Title: Please limit your title to seven words. The title should accurately reflect the
content, be clear to the intended audience, and not use a colon or quotation
marks. Capitalize only the first word, initials, and proper nouns.
Example: An awakening in in-service teacher training (seven words)
5.
Type of Presentation: Please choose the most appropriate one.
Paper (45 minutes):
Describes and discusses work the presenter is doing or has done in relation to
either theory or practice. Generally these presentations are delivered as
lectures with some audience participation rather than simply being read.
Demonstration (45
minutes): Shows a teaching or testing technique. Generally statements of theory
are limited. These show rather than tell.
Panel/Symposium (1 hour 45
minutes): Several presenters discuss or debate an issue or series of issues.
Dialogue is emphasized.
Workshop (1 hour 45
minutes): One or more presenters work with the audience to solve a problem or
develop and practice a specific teaching or research technique. The emphasis is
on the participants' activity which is carefully structured by the
presenter(s).
Discussion (45 minutes):
Presenter(s) prepare a short introduction (10 minutes) on a topic of
professional interest and lead colleagues in a discussion of that topic.
Poster (45 minutes):
Presenter prepares a flat-mounted poster illustrating a popular classroom
activity or pedagogical technique. Posters will be displayed in one location
for one session at the convention. Presenter should be prepared to answer
questions or comments about the poster during that session.
Note:
Presentations of a commercial nature are not acceptable.
6.
Abstract for Program Book: This 50-word (maximum) abstract should
include the objectives, a description of the content and an outline of session
activities. The abstract will appear in the program exactly as written.
Sample:
How can parents who are themselves in the process of learning a language become
role models for literacy and active participants in their children's education?
Presenters will describe a program developed in the Philippine
7.
Biographical Statement: Please limit the biographical statement to 25 words per
presenter, or 100 words total, whichever is fewer.
8.
Special Interest Group: Please choose the SIG which is most appropriate to read
your proposal for inclusion in the program. Please note that the name of
the Applied Linguistics (
9.
Intended Audience: Choose up to three. If other, please specify.
10.
Audio-Visual Needs: All presentation rooms will
have overhead projectors (with transparencies and markers) and screens. Please
check the box if you need CoTESOL to provide a
TV/VCR/DVD. All other equipment (i.e.,
audio players/recorders) is the responsibility of the presenter. Note
that we do NOT supply digital/LCD projectors or laptop computers. Presenters must also provide their own
technical support for these types of equipment.
The hotel provides free Internet access throughout the building.
B. Prepare the summary
As
with the abstract, your summary should include the objectives, a description of
the content (central idea or purpose and sufficient supporting detail) and an
explanation of session activities. The summary will be read by the
referee committee of your choice and will not appear in the program.
Sample:
How can parents who are learning a new language become role models for literacy
and active participants in their children's education? The answer to this
question and implications for educators will be addressed as presenters
describe a program developed in the Philippine
C. Submit this online
proposal form only once by June 27, 2008.
Print out a copy of your proposal for your own records. You will receive an
e-mail confirmation of the receipt of your proposal later.