Roundtable Discussion Symposium

Scheduled for 1 hour and 40 minutes, 20-30 minutes of this time MUST be reserved for discussion that includes audience participation. This format is not intended as a forum for disseminating specific research findings but rather as an opportunity to encourage the exchange of ideas, methods, and/or experiences among an intellectually diverse group of scholars with a focus on significant questions related to a central topic. The broader purpose of a Roundtable Discussion Symposium is to encourage networking among individuals or groups who may benefit from shared experiences or from hearing different views on a controversial topic. Roles for this format are:

• Chair 1 (required): Organizes and moderates the session by introducing the panelists and ensuring that time limits are strictly observed. The Chair should be prepared to lead, stimulate, and coordinate the 20-30 minute open discussion with the audience. This is a presenting role and is protected against schedule conflicts.
• Panelists 2-4 address the questions/topics presented by the chair for comment and interactive discussion. These questions, which may address theoretical and/or methodological issues, should be compelling (e.g., cutting-edge; related to controversies in the field). These are presenting roles that are protected against schedule conflicts.

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General Procedures for Submitting: Roundtable Discussion Symposium

1. Enter basic information (a title with no more than 130 characters, two review panel choices, and keyword selections as directed on the Submission Website).
2. Enter information for the chair: Enter accurate full name, affiliation, and email address for this person and specify his/her role.
3. Enter information for the panelists: Be prepared to enter complete information (accurate full name, affiliation, and email address) for each panelist. Specify their roles and speaking order and enter the question/topic each will be addressing.
4. Description: Upload a PDF file. To achieve a word-count of 1000 or less, 3 and 1/4 pages of text:
   1. Use 1-inch margins on all four sides.
   2. 12-pt Arial font and double-spacing is required.
   3. Place the symposium title at the top of the first page. It should not be included in the maximum word count.
   4. Include the names and affiliations of panelists as well as the question each one will address.
   5. Use standard reference citations (last name, year) but do not include a reference list. If you believe a full reference is necessary, include it in the text as (authors, title, journal, year) and include it in your word count.
5. Graphics are encouraged but not required. Graphics may be embedded in your summary file (placed on the page following your summary) or uploaded in a second PDF file. The two graphics allowed may be in one of the following configurations:
   1. 2 tables, or
   2. 2 figures, or
   3. 1 table plus 1 figure.

   Graphics do not count toward the maximum number of words in the summary.