Abstract Submissions

Information for authors:

Abstract submissions have closed!

Thank you to all those who submitted abstracts for the 2016 AAIR Forum.

How to submit your abstract

Abstracts are submitted electronically via the abstract submission zone (link below). All abstracts must conform to the requirements outlined below. Please ensure you have viewed the forum themes before submitting an abstract.

• Abstracts should be limited to 250 words
• Authors must submit a separate abstract for each presentation put forward for consideration
• A biography (150 word limit) of the presenting author must be entered at time of submission
• Abstracts should be received by 30 June 2016
• Abstracts sent by fax or email will not be accepted

Presenters will be requested to provide permission to reproduce their abstract in forum proceedings and their presentation on the forum website after the forum.

Submit Your Abstract Here

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Categories

Oral Presentations

• 40 Minute Presentation and Discussion Session
  Presentations share research, innovative applications, creative and effective practices, and professional work products. The role of the presenter(s) is to convey information about the session topic. Presentation slides and handouts are frequently used. At least 10 minutes should be reserved for questions and audience participation. Sessions may be led by one or more presenters.
• Workshop Presentation (80 minutes)
  Workshop sessions are the preferred format for development of skills and knowledge among participants and must have clearly articulated expected learning outcomes. Workshop facilitators will need to have skills in group facilitation, and interaction should be integral in the session. Facilitators will be asked to provide a short written report on workshop outcomes.

AAIR Forum Awards

The following significant awards will be chosen by a panel of judges from presented abstracts and full papers at the 2016 AAIR Forum.

Best Session:

This prize will be awarded to the best presentation or workshop at the Forum and will be judged by the Forum delegates. The winner receives $1000 AUD.

Best Paper Prize:

Authors who submit a paper will be automatically eligible for the Best Paper Prize. All papers are blind peer reviewed by a nominated group of relevant referees with the paper receiving the highest score determined to be the award winner. The Best Paper Prize will be announced at the conclusion of the Forum or at the AAIR Forum Dinner. The prize of $1000 AUD is designed to assist the winners with travel to the US to present their winning paper at the AIR Forum.

Best New Presenter:

Participation in this program is open to people working in the area of institutional research who have not previously presented at an AAIR Forum. The award consists of payment of the registration fee for the next AAIR Forum and AAIR membership until the end of the following year. The costs of travel and accommodation must be met by the award recipient (or his/her institution).

Abstract and Paper Preparation

All abstract submissions will be subject to review. Authors should ensure that the following criteria are met in their abstract submission:

• The topic is relevant and important to the chosen theme
• Subject matter is original or innovative
• Presentation adds to the knowledge of delegates
• For workshops, anticipated outcomes of the workshop are clear.

Abstract Conditions

All accepted abstracts will be published in the forum handbook exactly as they are submitted. Abstracts will not be proof read or edited by the Forum Managers or Forum Organising Committee. It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure that the abstract is submitted correctly. The Forum Managers will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the online submission process, or for submission errors caused by internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages or unforeseen events. Faxed or mailed abstracts on diskettes/CD will not be accepted. If you are unable to submit via the website please contact the Forum Managers via email: emma@laevents.com.au.

You will be required to submit all authors’ biographies when submitting your abstract. Please ensure that biographies are written in the third person.

Authors whose abstracts are accepted for inclusion in the forum program will be advised by 20 July 2016 and at that time will receive detailed instructions regarding the requirements for full paper submission, if applicable.

• Presentations share research, innovative applications, creative and effective practices, and professional work products. The role of the presenter(s) is to convey information about the session topic. Presentation slides and handouts are frequently used. At least 10 minutes should be reserved for questions and audience participation. Sessions may be led by one or more presenters.