Call for Presentations

Doctoral learners are invited to submit proposals for presentation at the GCU Emerging Scholar-Practitioner Conference (GESP). GESP provides a forum for professional exchange and dissemination of scholarly work. As is the nature of a refereed conference, acceptance and presentation of scholarly work is a competitive process.

The conference is an interdisciplinary event featuring research at three key points in the doctoral journey: theoretical foundations, methodological proposal and completed research. Each conference is held in conjunction with the doctoral residencies offering an opportunity for collaborative exchange, critical inquiry and formative feedback of active empirical work. Learners are strongly encouraged to submit a presentation proposal as participation in GESP provides an opportunity to enhance the quality of scholarly work through collaborative dialogue about targeted research ideas while simultaneously gaining professional experience in the dissemination and presentation of scholarly work.

To submit your presentation proposal, assemble the relevant materials and submit via submission link by the proposal deadline.

Step 1: Select Presentation Track

GESP features three distinct presentation tracks corresponding to the current status of your dissertation:

Track 1: Theoretical Foundations
Presentations in Track 1: Theoretical Foundations overview the theoretical background and literature review leading up to your research question. Presentations in this track represent the foundational work that supports your research question; the focus is on establishing a firm grounding in the relevant literature to show the value, relevance and importance of your research question. Track 1 is generally appropriate for learners at the end of the first year of the program.

Track 2: Methodological Proposal
Presentations in Track 2: Methodological Proposal highlight the proposed research design. This track is not intended for scholarly work that is currently underway as the focus in on formulating a clear methodological approach that aligns with the research question as well as feedback to help enhance the quality of empirical design. Track 2 is generally appropriate for learners in the second year of the program.

Track 3: Completed Research
Presentations in Track 3: Completed Research feature projects that have finished data collection and/or analysis. Track 3 presentations do not require a completed/defended dissertation; rather, this track highlights the results of completed research with an emphasis on the process of data analysis and interpretation. The focus of presentations should be on making the data meaningful in relation to the original research question; presentation feedback will help to frame the context of the data analysis and provide discussion about the overall research project. Track 3 is generally appropriate for learners in the third year of the program.

Step 2: Identify Presentation Session Format

GESP features two session formats: poster or oral presentation. All presentations in Tracks 1 and 2 will be poster format; presentations in Track 3 are oral format.

Poster Presentation
Poster presentations must be created as a single 3x4' PowerPoint slide. Posters should highlight the main points of your scholarly work. You will participate in a display of your electronic poster for one 30-minute session dedicated to poster presentations only. Poster presentations provide the opportunity for you to both expand your audience and interact individually with interested viewers. We will provide a projector and a small table for your laptop; there will be no display boards as all posters will be displayed via digital projection. View the "poster presentation guidelines" for information to guide creation of your poster, helpful tips and sample presentations.

Oral Presentation
Oral presentations are15-minute presentations in which you share information related to your dissertation study. Each 15-minute presentation should include 3-5 minutes for questions, answers, and discussion with the audience. Oral presentations should be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation highlighting key features of your study. We will provide a projector and a small table for your laptop. View the "oral presentation guidelines" for information to guide preparation of your presentation, helpful tips and sample presentations.

Step 3: Prepare Presentation Proposal Submission

The following information is required for ppresentation submission:

Name
List your name exactly as you would like it to appear on the program. Generally, this includes first name, middle initial, last name. Please do not include titles or degree information.

Residency Period
Identify the residency period that you will be attending.

Program of Study
Identify your degree program.

Presentation Title
The title of your presentation should clearly convey the focus of your study. Titles must be 15 words or less. List the title capitalizing the first letter of all important words.

Presentation Teaser
The presentation teaser is a short (30 words or less) overview of your scholarly work for inclusion in the conference program.

Theoretical Foundations Abstract
The theoretical foundations abstract provides a brief, clear justification of your research question framed in the context of existing literature and theoretical roots. The theoretical foundations abstract must be 150-300 words.

Methodology Abstract (Tracks 2 & 3 only)
The methodological abstract (only to be completed by those submitting in Tracks 2 and 3) provides an overview of the intended sample population, research design, materials and procedures. The methodological abstract must be 100-200 words.

Conclusions Abstract (Track 3 only)
The conclusions abstract (only to be completed by those submitting in Track 3) provides a summary of the results, conclusions, implications, and limitations of the study. The conclusions abstract must be 150-300 words.

Presentation proposals should be:

be concise, accurate, self-contained, and coherent
clear and direct with active voice writing style
utilize correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
formatted according to APA Style:
- American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Presentation proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Do the title and abstract clearly describe the session?
Is the proposal clear and professional?
Does the proposal provide a logical, coherent overview of the empirical work?

Step 4: Submit Presentation Proposal

All presentation proposals must be submitted via the online submission form by the relevant due date. You will be notified of the presentation acceptance or denial within one week of submission. If your presentation is accepted, you will be asked to confirm the acceptance. Once you confirm your acceptance, you are required to present during the scheduled residency period.

May 15- Submission deadline for June Residencies
June 1 - Submission deadline for July Residencies
July 15 - Submission Deadline for Late July/August Residencies
September 1 - Submission Deadline for October Residency
October 1 - Submission Deadline for November Residency

Correspondence

All correspondence concerning presentations proposals should be directed to the conference director at [email protected].

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