Format Requirements and Session Types

The SIOP program has 11 different session types (e.g., Posters, Symposia, Roundtable Discussion). To submit a proposal for one of these 11 session types, you will need to adhere to the proposal format requirements for that session type. That is, each of the 11 session types has a specific proposal format associated with it. For a few of the session types, noted below, the submitter will need to choose which of two proposal formats best fits the nature of the proposed session. The number of participants described in each type of session should serve as a guideline only.

PROPOSAL FORMAT REQUIREMENTS (How the proposal needs to be prepared)

1. Open Format Requirements:

A minimum of 900 words to a maximum of 3,000 words (excluding references) that describes the session in enough detail so reviewers can evaluate it effectively
50-word abstract
100-word press paragraph
Does not need to be prepared for blind review.

2. Multiple Presenter Format Requirements:

50-word abstract
750-word (excluding references) general summary
750-word summary (excluding references) detailing each individual’s contribution
May include 1 or more discussants but is not required (note discussants cannot discuss their own papers)
If a discussant is included, a summary of the discussant’s comments is not needed
100-word press paragraph
Does not need to be prepared for blind review.

3. Poster Format Requirements:

50-word abstract
A maximum of 3,500 words
References, tables, and figures do not count toward the 3,500 word limit, but appendices do count toward the limit.
100-word press paragraph
This format must be prepared for blind review. Omit names that could identify the author(s). Also, go to "Properties" in the file menu, click on the summary tab, and delete any identifiers.

Session Types

For a detailed description, click on each Session Type.

Academic-Practitioner Collaborative Forum

Conversation Hour

Debate

Education, Teaching, and Learning Forum

Roundtable Discussion

Symposium

Theoretical Advancement

Other Session Types

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