Preparing a CfP: group work

Preparing the CFP: group work

1)      Discuss the ideas for a conference that you would like to organize/attend – as related to your research/area of study. Think how to make it interdisciplinary, bearing in mind your colleagues’ background. Make sure everyone in the group presents their idea.

2)      Search for an appropriate theme which would create space for all the ideas you have mentioned. Start a googledoc (or another shared document), where you can jot down ideas, and continue with the task described below. Do not forget to exchange contacts within your group.

3)      Come up with a sentence describing the topic of the conference. Then try to find a short catchy title.

4)      Formulate certain research questions (min 3) and name fields of inquiry (more à expressed in bullet points)

1. First brainstorm everything, then select good ideas

5)      Consider theoretical framework for the cfp

1. You might use a quote – not too long – short and sexy
2. Prepare to work on your call for papers:

Structure of the CFP

1)      Introduction – general background introducing the theme of the conference. (You might use a quote here)

2)      Motivation for the conference, its goal

3)      Suggest several research questions and more possible issues to examine expressed in bullet points.

Write a call for papers – collaboratively of around 300-400 words

Make sure you sign your work with the names of all the group members. At every stage of your work remember to involve all group members. Be encouraging and patient towards your more introverted/less confident colleagues. Speak English and enjoy the task and cooperation!