EALTA 2009, Conference Pages

 

 

The 6th Annual EALTA Conference

Synergies and Tensions in Language Testing and Assessment

The 6th Annual EALTA Conference, 4. - 7. June 2009

Department of Teacher Education, University of Turku

Turku, Finland

 

Call for Papers

Deadline for receipt of proposals: 30 November 2008

Proposals are invited for the following types of presentations:

  • Papers
    will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation, with 10 minutes for discussion.
  • Work-in-progress reports
    will be allocated 10 minutes for presentation, with 10 minutes for discussion, in the course of a session allocated to this.
  • Posters
    will be presented in a special session, when the presenters will have the opportunity to discuss their work informally with other participants. The posters will then remain on display for the rest of the conference.

Advice to proposal writers

Drawing on the experience of the previous proposal review teams, the chances of having a proposal accepted are better if, depending on the nature of the presentation, all or most of the following criteria are fulfilled:

  • The purpose of the presentation is clearly stated.
  • The topic is focused and thus appears to fit in within the relatively short time allotted to it.
  • The method/approach is clearly defined.
  • The nature and scope of data is explicitly stated.
  • The (expected) results to be reported are briefly referred to.
  • The implications/relevance of the findings are briefly noted (main target audiences).
  • The length guideline is carefully adhered to (neither very short/sketchy nor too long proposals).
  • The quality of the contribution itself to be presented is good.

Presentations that clearly reflect the theme of the Conference will be prioritized.

Procedure

To submit a proposal for the 6th Annual EALTA Conference, please:

  1. Download the EALTA2009 proposal form here (click the link and save)
  2. Complete the proposal form and the abstract
  3. Save it as a Microsoft Word document (.doc) titled using the format: EALTA2009surnamefirstinitial (e.g. EALTA2009jonesb)
  4. Send it as an attachment to ealta2009@lists.utu.fi by 30 November 2008
  5. Write the same document name in the subject line of your email (e.g. EALTA2009jonesb).

You will be advised of whether your paper has been accepted by 15 February 2009.

 

17.12.2008 20:41 Eero Laakkonen