Paper Guidelines

> Call for Papers
The committee of the 19th ISANA International Conference invites you to submit an abstract for consideration as an:

• Refereed papers
• Non-refereed papers
• Interactive workshop

Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words.

Abstracts should reflect the theme or an aspect of the conference theme, “Promoting Integration and interaction”, and/or be on a topic of high current interest in international education.

This could include presentations in the areas of:

• Cultural diversity
• Intercultural interaction
• Connecting students into the community
• Enhancing interaction within the campus
• Integrating diversity in the classroom
• Building our understanding of multicultural environments and contexts

In particular, the committee would like to see presentations and that are not just an examination or profiling an interest or issue, but also offer recommendations and/or an evaluation of work that has attempted to promote and develop integration and interaction.

The committee is interested to see presentations that enhance the educative and living experiences of international students and the work experiences of those involved in international education as educators, support and advisory staff and those who service the international education industry.

Both refereed and non-refereed papers have a 4,000 word limit (and require a 30min presentation at the conference). Interactive Seminars do not require a paper to be submitted. The suitability of these 1.5hr activities for inclusion in the program will be judged solely from the abstract.

> Presentation Formats
It is anticipated oral sessions will be allocated 30-minutes, including 10-minutes question time.

The following may help to explain the types of presentations available and the associated expectations:

1. A refereed paper (full written paper and oral presentation). A refereed paper is one that is considered of publishable standard by ones peers in the field of study. The process of refereeing involves sending the paper to others in the field with experience who check carefully the research methodology, results and conclusion. In other words, these papers are research based and expected to be of a very high standard

2. A non-refereed paper (written paper and oral presentation). These will not go through the referee process, yet are expected to be of relevance to the theme of the conference and of interest to the participants. An editorial team will judge if and how they can fit into the program.

3. A non-refereed workshop.  A workshop with a theme emphasising practical solutions. We are hoping to get people who wish to teach others some skills and pass on knowledge and practical steps they have taken to improve their services and/or improve the experience of the students.

Workshops should involve a significant degree of participation from those in attendance. It is not meant to be a 1.5hr lecture.

> Full Papers & Conference Proceedings
Authors will be required to submit a full paper for inclusion in the conference proceedings should they be accepted to present a refereed or non-refereed paper.  The conference proceedings will be available online.

> Refereeing Process
Refereed papers will be blind-reviewed.

Abstract Submission
Abstract submission has now officially closed. Please email natalie@cdesign.com.au if you wish to submit a late abstract or have any queries.

Speakers Zone
Enter your access key below to enter the Speakers Zone to:

• upload your full paper
• register for the conference
• upload a new abstract
• upload a replacement abstract

> Abstract Template
Right click on this link and select 'Save Target As...' to save the MS Word document to your computer. You must save the template to your own computer before opening it.

It is important you include the authors names, affiliations and addresses and indicate the presenting author.

> Audiovisual Equipment
A data projector, computer, laser pointer and microphone will be available for each presentation. Presenters will need to take their presentation to the conference on a CD-ROM or memory stick. An audiovisual technician will load all presentations onto a central presentation computer.

Presenters are not able to use their own laptop to run their presentation.

If other audiovisual aids are required please indicate your preferences when submitting the abstract. We will advise if the requested equipment can be provided.

> Presenters Registration
All presenters will be required to submit a registration form (hardcopy or online) and pay the registration fee. Speakers need to meet their own travel and accommodation costs.

> Accessing the Speakers Zone
When you register your presentation you will be given an Access Key. If you wish to submit a new abstract or replace an existing abstract you can do so through the Speakers' Zone.