Writing Conference Proposals Workshop by Melissa Mallon

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Writing Conference Proposals Workshop

Published on Sep 25, 2017

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Writing Conference Proposals

Presented by Melissa Mallon for the VU Libraries Writing Group

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Today's Outcomes!

examine Calls for Proposals for requirements
describe characteristics of successful & rejected conference proposals
select a conference and begin writing a proposal

The CfP

http://bit.ly/writingCfPs

http://bit.ly/writingCfPs

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Initial Considerations . . .

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keywords & buzzwords

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themes & tracks

http://www.loexconference.org/breakoutproposals.html

http://www.loexconference.org/breakoutproposals.html

articulate learning outcomes

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session formats

https://conference.acrl.org/conference-content/session-formats/

https://conference.acrl.org/conference-content/session-formats/

review previous programs

audience engagement

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Proposal Requirements

http://bit.ly/writingCfPs

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Learning Outcomes

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"attendees will be able to ..."

what's the point?
focus on the audience
action verbs!
make 'em measurable

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more suggestions . . .

submit more than 1 proposal
re-imagine old proposals
follow instructions
share with colleagues

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Your Turn!

writing conference proposals

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Melissa Mallon

http://www.melissamallon.com

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