Call for Papers & Posters

Proposal Review Criteria and Submitter Guidance

All submissions will be evaluated using a standardized review rubric. Reviewers will consider the submitted abstract, expanded session summary, and additional information provided within the review criteria sections when evaluating each proposal.

In addition to submitting an abstract and an expanded session summary, submitters will have the opportunity to provide brief responses addressing specific review criteria areas within the submission system. These responses are intended to provide reviewers with additional context and information to assist in evaluating the quality, relevance, significance, and potential impact of the proposed presentation.

Submitters do not need to repeat information already included in the abstract or expanded session summary. Instead, these sections provide an opportunity to highlight specific aspects of the proposal and address criteria that reviewers will consider during the evaluation process.

Reviewers will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:

➤ CLARITY OF PROPOSAL

Purpose: To evaluate whether the proposal clearly communicates the purpose, objectives, and overall approach of the presentation.

Reviewers will consider:

• Is the purpose of the proposed presentation clearly stated?
• Are the objectives of the presentation well-defined?
• Is the proposed methodology or approach clearly outlined?

Submitter guidance: Submitters may use this section to provide additional context about the purpose, objectives, and approach of the presentation beyond what is included in the abstract and expanded session summary.

➤ ORIGINALITY and SIGNIFICANCE

Purpose: To evaluate the uniqueness, importance, and contribution of the proposal to the field.

Reviewers will consider:

• Does the proposal offer a novel perspective or approach?
• Is the topic of the proposed presentation relevant and timely?
• Does the proposal address a gap in the literature or offer new insights?

Submitter guidance: Submitters may use this section to describe what makes the presentation distinctive, why the topic is important, and how it contributes new or meaningful knowledge, perspectives, or practices.

➤ RELEVANCE to CONFERENCE THEME / TOPICS

Purpose: To evaluate alignment with the conference theme, Call for Papers topics, and the interests of the conference attendees.

Reviewers will consider:

• Does the proposed presentation align with the conference theme or one of the Call for Papers topics?
• Is the topic of the presentation appropriate for conference audience?
• If an Additional Topic Areas is selected, does the proposed presentation fit within the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) higher education?

Submitter guidance: Submitters may use this section to explain how the presentation connects to the conference theme or topic areas and why it is relevant to attendees.

➤ EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Purpose: To evaluate the anticipated value, impact, and contributions of the propose presentation.

Reviewers will consider:

• What are the expected contributions of the proposed presentation?
• How does presentation advance knowledge, teaching, research, leadership, or practice in the field?
• Are the anticipated outcomes, findings, or takeaways clearly articulated?

Submitter guidance: Submitters may use this section to describe what attendees will gain from the presentation and how it contributes to the advancement of the field.

➤ POTENTIAL for AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT

Purpose: To evaluate how the proposed presentation promotes meaningful engagement and interaction with attendees.

Reviewers will consider:

• Does the proposal describe how the presentation will actively engage the audience?
• Are opportunities for audience interaction, discussion, or participation included?
• Does the proposal indicate how questions, discussion, or feedback from attendees will be encouraged or addressed?
• For poster submissions, does the proposal identify anticipated discussion points or questions likely arise during attendee interactions?

Submitter guidance: Submitters may use this section to describe strategies for engaging attendees and facilitating meaningful discussion. Poster presenters may identify anticipated discussion points or questions that may arise during attendee interactions.

➤ OVERALL EVALUATION

Purpose: To evaluate the overall quality, alignment, and potential impact of the proposal.

Reviewers will consider:

• What is the overall quality and potential impact of the proposed presentation?
• Does the proposal demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic and its relevance?
• Does the presentation contribute to the conference theme or a designated Call for Papers topic?
• Is there additional information that helps reviewers understand the value or significance of the proposal?

Submitter guidance: Submitters may use this section to highlight why their proposal is a strong contribution to the conference and provide any additional information that demonstrates its value.

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Submission Note:

The abstract, expanded session summary, and review criteria responses should complement one another. Submitters are encouraged to use each section strategically to help reviewers understand the purpose, significance, relevance, and anticipated impact of their proposed presentation.