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How to Write an Abstract

Questions? Email Mary Arnstein

This year, we are offering several tools to help submitters prepare individual paper and session abstracts. Below you will find videos that provide insights into best practices and sample abstracts. Additionally, two members have volunteered to serve as abstract writing coaches.

Session Proposals
Workshop Recording | Sample Abstracts

Individual Paper Proposals
Workshop Recording | Sample Abstracts

Abstract Writing Coaches
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How to Write a Proposal for a Conference Panel or Session

Gregg Gardner and Sarah Imhoff presented an in-depth workshop about best practices and pitfalls in writing conference session abstracts. They walked through sample abstracts and responded to questions from the audience.

Watch the Workshop Recording

How to Write an Abstract (Individual Paper Proposal)

Susannah Heschel and Jonathan Gribetz recorded this video, which uses sample abstracts to highlight the do’s and don’ts of writing individual conference abstracts.

Watch the Workshop Recording

Abstract Writing Coaches

Daniela Weiner and Geoffrey Clegg will be available to review abstracts and offer suggestions to help ensure that abstracts respond to the evaluation criteria (originality of research, methodology, contribution to the field, clarity of argument, and compliance with the checklist.) Note: Using the abstract writing coaches’ services does not guarantee submission acceptance. Also, those who wish to use the abstract writing coaches to help prepare their submissions should begin the process early, in order to receive timely feedback.

Questions? Email Mary Arnstein