2009 MSHA CONVENTION
PROFESSIONAL CALL FOR PAPERS
Tan-Tar-A-Resort, Golf Club and Spa
Osage Beach, MO
March 6-8, 2009

Extended Deadline for Submission October 13, 2008

Carefully read all instructions before completing and submitting this form.  (Note: Failure to follow instructions may result in rejection of the proposal.)  Questions can be directed to:

MSHA Central Office
Theresa Zamagias, Account Manager
2000 East Broadway, PMB 296
Columbia, MO  65201
msha@showmemsha.org 
Phone: 888-729-6742
Fax:  888-729-3489

Instructions for ALL Presenters

Requirements for ALL Submissions:  

*   In accordance with ASHA practice, submission of a proposal is a commitment to be a registered participant of the convention.  Registration is not complimentary for accepted proposals, and exceptions to this policy must be authorized by the MSHA Central Office. 
* If you are not a MSHA member, you must contact the MSHA Central Office (888-SAY-MSHA or msha@showmemsha.org) and ask to be placed on the mailing list in order to receive a convention program. 
*   Program Abstract:  The Program Abstract Page is the direct copy for printing in abstracts the Convention publications.  It should be carefully prepared and proofread.   The abstract should not exceed 100 words.
*    Learning Outcomes:  Learning Outcomes are behavioral statements reflecting the knowledge/skills participants are expected to demonstrate following participation in the session.  Learning Outcomes are written in the format, “At the culmination of the session the participant will be able to …” (e.g.,". … describe the function of the swallowing station.”  “…list three considerations in selecting candidates for cochlear implants.”) Click here for guidelines for Writing Measurable and Observable Learner Outcomes
*    Biographical Sketches of All Presenters:  Biographical sketches include the name of the presenters, their affiliations (i.e., practice settings) and contact information.
*    Instructional Level:  All presentations must indicate level of instruction utilizing the following descriptions:
Introductory: This level assumes the audience has little or no information within the areas covered so that the focus of the presentation is based upon general orientation and increased awareness.
Intermediate: This level assumes the audience has general familiarity with the literature and professional practice so that the focus of the presentation is upon increased understanding  and application by the participant. 
Advanced: This level assumes total familiarity with current literature and professional practice in the area.  The focus is upon recent advances, future directions and application of research.
*   Audiovisual Equipment Needs must be indicated on the form below.  Additional AV requests on-site will not be arranged or paid for by MSHA.  Sessions seating less than 60 will not be issued a microphone unless authorized by the MSHA Central Office.  Indicate one AV choice. Assignment of AV will be noted in acceptance letters.  Speakers making computer presentations must provide their own laptop computers.  Audiovisual equipment is not provided for poster sessions.

If you wish to rent AV equipment or bring your own, you must confer with the MSHA Central Office.  The Tan-Tar-A Resort assesses fees for any AV equipment, including that which is borrowed or loaned.  Fees for unauthorized equipment will be the responsibility of the presenter unless a previous arrangement was made with the MSHA Central Office. 
 
* Handouts: In the interest of defraying some of the expense associated with presenting at the convention, MSHA offers online posting of handouts to all presenters.  
  1. Handouts must sent in an electronic format to the MSHA Office.
  2. Omit unnecessary images and photos.  Include only those relevant to the topic.  If your presentation contains a large number of images resulting in a large file, we may find it necessary to convert your handouts to text only.
  3. Handouts are limited to 20 pages.
  4. Name each file with the session number and title of presentation (i.e. A3-Issues in Audiology).
  5. Forward handouts to msha@showmemsha.org no later than February 8, 2009.  Handouts will be posted online two weeks prior to the convention.   The appointed liaison will receive email reminders to facilitate this process should you wish to post handouts online.
Policies for Accepting Papers and Suggestions:  
*    The Convention Planning Team will be guided in the selection of proposals by the following criteria:  (1) Quality, (2) Distribution of subject matter, timeliness, popular demand, etc., (3) Program balance (i.e. basic, applied research, poster, miniseminar, short course, etc.), and (4) Broad-based membership participation. 
* Each proposal must designate a liaison.  The liaison will be contacted via email no later than mid-December with the Convention Planning Team's decision regarding acceptance or decline of proposals.  The liaison is responsible for relaying information from MSHA to all authors of the proposal.
NOTE:   
*  Presentations must not be used by members or nonmembers to promote, take orders for, or sell products or materials.  
* Presenters are required to disclose to participants (prior to the presentation) any proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service, or materials discussed in a presentation as well as the source of compensation related to the presentation.
* All program presenters are expected to follow accepted procedures to protect human subjects.  Such procedures might include possession of evidence of a statement from a Human Service Review Committee authorizing the study as one that adequately protects the human subjects, possession of evidence informed consent and signed release from all subjects or clients approving the use of data or clinical materials for presentation in a public forum (essential for clinical material or presentations involving videotapes), or evidence from written material presented in response to this Call for Papers that would indicate that subject or client identity has been appropriately protected.
Description of Session Types and Specific Instructions for Submission   
* Poster Presentations  provide a unique opportunity for dialogue between the presenter and the attendee and are an excellent format for presenting information that lends itself readily to display.  Authors must construct a poster exhibit that can stand alone in conveying information.  The completed display should contain the title and author(s), the statement of purpose, and if it is a scientific investigation, the principle results.  Both content and appearance of posters must be of high quality.  Dimensions of display boards provided by MSHA are 4ft (H) by 6ft (W).  Presenters must provide push pins or tacks to adhere presentations to the board.  Presenters may be requested to present posters a minimum of one hour to a maximum of two hours.  Presenters are urged to have additional handout information available for distribution at the poster session.  The abstract should not exceed 100 words.
* Seminars provide maximum flexibility for members. A variety of session types including panels and symposia may be proposed.  Presentations can include, but are not limited to:  (1) Reports by research teams of long-term and or extensive research programs; (2) Descriptions or demonstrations of innovative clinical or programmatic procedures;  (3) Descriptions of approaches to unique problems or populations and (4) clinical/professional issues.   The abstract should not exceed 100 words.  Seminar presentations may be proposed in the following lengths:
v Mini-Seminar:  1 hour 
v Seminar:  2 hours
v Block Seminar:  3 hours

Please complete the following form and submit (via the website) by September 30, 2008

 

In accordance with ASHA practice, submission of a proposal is a commitment to be a registered participant of the convention.  Registration is not complimentary for accepted proposals, and exceptions to this policy must be authorized by the MSHA Central Office. 

  I have read the above policy and agree to register as a participant of the Convention in the event the following Call for Papers is accepted.

Title of Proposal: (Do not exceed 60 characters)

Complete Mailing Address of MSHA Liaison:  Each proposal must identify one person to serve as the liaison between MSHA and the authors of the submission.  This individual is responsible for communicating information to the group of authors.  The liaison must have an email address as this is the method MSHA will use to contact the individual.

 Name

E-mail 

Street Address

City  StateZip

Other Contact Information

Phone (Area Code/Number)

Fax (Area Code/Number)

Please Choose One In Each Category

Track
 Instructional Level
 Session Type
The proposal encompasses:
(Check all that apply.  To check more than one item hold down the Ctrl button while making your selections)
Ages 
 		 Content Areas 
 

 If asked, would you consider presenting your submission in a different format (i.e., mini seminar, seminar, block seminar, poster)?
If yes, please check box. 

Audiovisual Equipment Needs:
Refer to Requirements for Submission for audiovisual requirements.

Speakers making computer presentations must provide their own laptop computers.

Only one AV choice may be selected:
AV will not be provided for poster sessions.

Other (please specify)

Additional Presentation Information

Day(s) and or time(s) you cannot present

Title of any other presentation(s) submitted

MSHA understands proposals that report research findings may represent the work of several individuals.  Occasionally, authors are unable to present with their colleagues.  Please check if the individual listed will not be able to present at the convention.

By each authors name, please list the order they are to be listed in the Convention program.

First Author:
(To select more than one degree/credentials, hold down the Ctrl button while making your selections.)
Name  Degree/Credentials Other

Speaker order to be listed in the program.

Affiliation

City/State

Cannot present at  the MSHA Convention

Please Check One:
MSHA Member Non Member 

Second Author:
(To select more than one degree/credentials, hold down the Ctrl button while making your selections.)
Name   Degree/Credentials Other

Speaker order to be listed in the program.

Affiliation

City/State

Cannot present at the MSHA Convention

Please Check One:
MSHA Member Non Member 

Third Author:
(To select more than one degree/credentials, hold down the Ctrl button while making your selections.)
Name  Degree/Credentials Other

Speaker order to be listed in the program.

Affiliation

City/State

Cannot present at the MSHA Convention

Please Check One:
MSHA Member Non Member 

Fourth Author:
(To select more than one degree/credentials, hold down the Ctrl button while making your selections.)
Name  Degree/Credentials Other

Speaker order to be listed in the program.

Affiliation

City/State

Cannot present at the MSHA Convention

Please Check One:
MSHA Member Non Member

For additional authors, complete a second form and include only the additional authors, title of proposal, and indication in the Program Abstract field that the submission is for additional authors.

Program Abstract (Maximum of 100 words)

Learning Outcomes

Well written learning outcomes are participant-oriented, measurable and observable.  Learning outcomes include ACTION words.  For example, words such as perform, identify, recall, distinguish, and differentiate are considered to be examples of action words acceptable to use when writing learning outcomes.  These words are easily observed and measurable.  Do NOT use words such as understand, learn or appreciate.  These words are vague and do not lend themselves to be observed or measured.   Click here for more suggestions for acceptable action words for Writing Measurable and Observable Learner Outcomes. 

Provide at least 3 outcomes.
At the culmination of this session, participants will be able to ....

1.

2.

3.

4.

 

For questions on the submission, completion, or content for the Call for Papers, contact MSHA Central Office.