View the 2009 Call for Specialty Workshops

2009 Call for Concurrent Session and Poster Abstracts

ADEC uses an online abstract submission database to collect proposals.

• Submission opens May 15, 2008
• Submissions close at Noon EDT July 31, 2008
  (late submissions will not be considered)

Submission Requirements
Review each of the specific submission requirements below and gather the required information in preparation for online submission.

Primary Presenter
One presenter should be listed as the primary presenter. Data required for the primary presenter: first name, last name, highest degree/designation, title, affiliation, full mailing address, e-mail address, biography and CV.

Additional Presenters
All the names entered as additional presenters must serve as speakers during this presentation. Co-author names are not collected in the abstract submission process; however, they can be acknowledged verbally or in handouts during the presentation. Data required for the additional presenters: first name, last name, highest degree/designation, title, affiliation, full mailing address, e-mail address, biography and CV.

Submitter
A non-presenter can submit a proposal on behalf of the presenters, if desired. The submitter must indicate that his or her role is “entered by” only, unselecting the primary and additional presenter roles.

Note: The person listed as the primary presenter, which may or may not be the same person as the submitter, is considered the administrative contact and will be the individual receiving notice from ADEC headquarters regarding the outcome of the submission.

Presentation Types:
Submissions must adhere to one of these presentation types:

• Experiential Workshops: Interactive presentation allowing significant participation by attendees through the use of structured activities, small or large group processes, simulation activities, or other training design components. Proposal should describe the theoretical premise, experiential component, and goal or outcome anticipated for attendees. Presentation duration: 90 minutes
• Personal Experience and Reflection: Presentation of a personal or professional experience, or case study, is used as the basis for a broader understanding of the dynamics in loss and recovery experiences. Presentation duration: 60 minutes (45 minutes for imparting information and 15 minutes for dialogue with attendees.)
• Poster Presentations: A visual format to display projects and interests, enhanced by appropriate handouts and personal interaction with the presenter. (The conference organizers may invite a selected group of proposed presentations to be presented as posters when they are deemed to have merit but could not be included in the requested format due to scheduling constraints.)
• Practice Reports: Presentation should describe analytically new or innovative practices in counseling or instructional settings. Emphasis should be on practices or programs considered to be significant for future work in the field of death education and counseling. Presentation duration: 60 minutes (45 minutes for imparting information and 15 minutes for dialogue with attendees.)
• Research Reports: Original research (may or may not be the presenter’s study) should be basis for the presentation that will review, synthesize and/or critique the research. Abstract should describe rationale, methods, findings, implications, validity and reliability of study. Presentation duration: 60 minutes (45 minutes for imparting information and 15 minutes for dialogue with attendees.)
• Scholarly Papers: Presentation should be based on insightful analysis of theories, trends, perspectives and new models for exploring and understanding related to the field of death education and counseling. Presentation duration: 60 minutes (45 minutes for imparting information and 15 minutes for dialogue with attendees.)
• Symposia/Panel Discussions: Roundtable symposia provide an opportunity for a group of presenters to share research and practice concepts related to a single theme. Abstracts should include topic, purpose and scope of anticipated discussion. Presentation duration: 90 minutes

Title and Text
The title and text of the abstract must meet the following requirements.

• Title and text must be in English.
• Titles are limited to 100 characters, including spaces (approximately 10 words).
• Text is limited to 1,750 characters, including spaces (approximately 250 words).
• Do not include references in the abstract body text.
• Graphics, photos and tables are not accepted.

Category
Each abstract submission must specify the category that is most appropriate. Categories are based on ADEC's Body of Knowledge Grid. View the Body of Knowledge Definitions for a more detailed description of each.

Categories help conference organizers create a balanced program and allow for the creation of a subject index in printed meeting materials. The planning committee reserves the right to change the category if necessary.

• Dying Process
• End-of-Life Decision Making
• Loss, Grief and Mourning
• Assessment and Intervention
• Traumatic Death
• Death Education

Indicator
Each abstract submission must specify the indicator that is most appropriate. View ADEC’s Body of Knowledge for a more detailed description of each.

• Cultural/Socialization
• Religious/Spiritual
• Professional Issues
• Historical Perspectives
• Contemporary Perspectives
• Life Span
• Larger Systems
• Family and Individual
• Resources and Research
• Ethical/Legal

Presentation Level
Each abstract must identify the knowledge/skill level required of the participant.

• Introductory: Presentations that all participants (including undergraduate students) with any appropriate background will be able to fully comprehend and/or appreciate. Presentations will discuss concepts that are considered basic skills/knowledge for those working in the field of thanatology.
• Intermediate: Presentations that participants may more fully comprehend/appreciate if they have at least some work experience in the topic to be discussed.
• Advanced: Presentations that present concepts that require a high-level of previous knowledge or work experience in the particular area/topic to be discussed as well as being most geared for specialists and those in advanced stages of their career.

Learning Objectives
All abstract submissions, except posters, must include three learning objectives that will answer the question: At the completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Examples:

• discuss theoretical causes of post-bereavement family conflicts.
• utilize a model of conflict resolution for inclusion in post-bereavement conflict management.
• recognize the interaction of family patterns, attachment type, conflict style and grief when resolving post-bereavement issues.

References/Citations
Each abstract submissions must provide at least four references, at least two of which must have been published within the last five years. (References from 2004 forward are considered to have been published within the last five years.)

Disclosure
All presenters will be required to disclose relationships with commercial entities. This is necessary for ADEC to comply with requirements to provide nursing continuing education credits via a national accrediting body.

Audiovisual Equipment
The following AV equipment is provided:

• LCD projector display device (to display PowerPoint or other electronic information) Presenters must bring their own laptops. Laptops will not be provided by ADEC. PC laptops are preferred. Mac users should bring their adapter cords to ensure connection.
• Appropriate size screen
• One wired microphone

All other AV equipment including 35mm slide projectors, VCRs, and overhead transparency projectors will not be available. The only items available by request are a DVD player or a flipchart that can be requested during abstract submission. Requests are subject to approval by the program committee.

Presentation Agreement
Submission of an abstract indicates you have read and agreed to the following terms. Share the Presentation Agreement with colleagues of your presentation by clicking here.

Evaluation of Proposals
Proposals are evaluated through single blind review on the basis of several criteria that may include the following: relevance to the field; professionalism; methodological and conceptual soundness; clarity; creativity; timeliness; practical implications; likelihood to engage listeners or viewers; innovation; cultural relevance; content that addresses underrepresented domains; relevance to conference theme; presenters' credentials.

Notification of Status
Notification: Notification of acceptance will be made to the administrative contract via e-mail no later than November 13, 2008. ADEC headquarters is unable to respond to inquiries regarding the outcome before this date.

Scheduling
IMPORTANT! Submission of an abstract implies your availability to present on any day of the conference. ADEC is unable to accommodate preferences for specific presentation days. All presenters are required to pay the full meeting registration fee. There is no honorarium or complimentary meeting registrations available to abstract presenters.

Internet Access: If you do not have Internet access, including not having a colleague who can submit on your behalf and do not have access to a local library for internet access, contact headquarters at info@adec.org for assistance.

Questions?
Contact ADEC Headquarters at:

ADEC Headquarters
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Phone: 847-509-0403
Fax: 847-480-9282
E-mail: info@adec.org

Updated: April 27, 2008