November 6, 2009

 

Dear Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences members:

 

The Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (ALAFCS) is pleased to announce that abstracts for research, innovated teaching, creative works, and poster presentations are currently being reviewed for acceptance at the ALAFCS annual conference February 25-26, 2010 in Florence, Alabama.

 

Submission for papers should be formal in structure and format. The presentations should be a development by the author of substantiated theories or studies from which findings are presented that provide insight into a topic advancing the body of knowledge in the discipline. Presentations should be of topics that include presentation of empirical or research findings, exploration of educational method(s), theory development, critical analysis, creative endeavors or similar subjects. Poster presentation should develop appropriate visual information that expresses an idea or tracks a process relevant to topics in Family and Consumer Sciences.

 

The deadline for abstracts and poster submittals is December 12, 2009. Questions or request for additional information should be addressed to Donna Bell, Instructor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Montevallo,

Station #6385, Montevallo, Alabama 35115. Additional contact information, telephone 205-665-6385 or e-mail belldw@montevallo.edu     

 

Please see attachment for the following documents:

General Guidelines

Cover Sheet

Submission form


COVER SHEET

 

Focuses on Challenges and Solutions:

Date: February 25-26, 2009

Location: University of North Alabama

 

Please complete this form for each proposal submitted. One cover sheet is required for each proposal. Notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the contact person. It is the responsibility of the contact person to notify all participants regarding the outcome of the review process.

 

Category of Submission                                                                     ALAFCS member

 

_______                Paper                                                                                      _____ Current member number__________

_______                Presentation                                                                         

_______                Poster                                                                                     ______ Non-member

                                                                                                                                              $20.00 fee

                                                                                                                                                Check to ALAFCS

 included

Other Information

_______                First ALAFCS conference

_______                New ALAFCS member

_______                Graduate student

_______ Undergraduate student

 

Title of Submission

 

 

 

 

Author(s)

Name      _____________________________ School ______________________________

Name      _____________________________ School ______________________________

Name      _____________________________ School ______________________________

 

Equipment Needs

_______                Slide projector and screen

_______                Overhead projector and screen

_______                LCD projector and screen

 

Please note that if you require other equipment, you will need to make arrangements to bring that equipment with you.

 

Contact Person

 

Name                      _____________________________________________

Address                                 _____________________________________________

                                _____________________________________________

Phone                     _____________________________________________

Fax                          _________________ Email ______________________


General Guidelines

 

One proposal in each category per person is permitted. All presenters must register for the conference. A non-refundable submission fee made payable to the Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is required for non-members of the organization.

                                    Members                                    $0.00

                                    Non-members of AAFCS        $20.00

 

                       

Format for Abstract Submissions

All Submissions: Complete the attached cover sheet with title, submission category, author name(s), addresses and a/v requirements. Use separate cover sheets for each submission. Each submission, regardless of category, must be submitted as an abstract that provides a review of key points. Abstracts are to be double-spaced using 12 point font. Bibliographies, references, titles and addenda are not included in the work count.

 

Paper and Presentation: 1,000 words maximum. Include title and reference list.

 

Poster: 250 words maximum. Include title.

 

Submission Information and Requirements

Due Date:                     Postmarked by December 12, 2009.

Send to:                        Donna Bell, Instructor

                                    Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

                                    University of Montevallo

                                    Station #6385

                                    Montevallo, Alabama 35115

Questions:                    tel 205-665-6385

                                    e-mail belldw@montevallo.edu

 

Submission Checklist:

_____________ Cover sheet, one for each submission

_____________ Four copies of abstract not to exceed 1,000 words for papers and 250

   words for posters.

_____________ Submission fee, as appropriate

 

 

Notifications of acceptance or rejection will be made by January 19, 2010.

 


2010 Research, Poster, Creative Work and Innovated Teaching Session

Thursday, February 25, 2010 

 

Please complete this form of each proposal submitted                                              (Address at bottom of form)

Category of Submission  (Please check category of submission)

 

____ Paper     ____ Presentation      ____ Poster   ____ Creative Work  ____ Innovated Teaching

 

Author(s)                      _____________________________________________________

                Address           _____________________________________________________

            e-mail               _____________________________________________________

            telephone          _______________________  fax __________________________

 

Title of Presentation/Poster: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Abstract:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Deadline for submission:           December 12, 2009

For information please contact: Donna Bell, Instructor

                                                            Station #6385

e-mail: belldw@montevallo.edu University of Montevallo

Tel: 205-665-6385                               Montevallo, AL 35115