CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Australian Sociological Association Conference 2022 (TASA) Organising Committee invites the submission of abstracts and refereed papers for consideration as an oral presentation (15 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A) to one of our thematic groups:

THEMATIC GROUPS

SUBMISSION KEY DATES

SUBMISSION PREPARATION AND FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

• Abstracts must be submitted in eOrganiser, the online submission portal (see instructions below).

• Abstracts and refereed papers must be submitted in English. Your abstracts and refereed papers must be print ready.
• Maximum number of words in the main body of the abstract is 200 words.
• Maximum number of words for refereed papers is 3000 words (including the reference list).
• Do not include the title of your abstract or author names and affiliations in the abstract/refereed paper body. These will be automatically populated on the final abstract/refereed paper document based on the details you enter into the relevant sections of the abstract/refereed paper submission page.
• Abstracts should not include images or graphs. Refereed papers can include images and graphs where the author has permission to use them.
• Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract/refereed paper, when using abbreviations, spell out the name in full at first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract/refereed paper.
• Each co-author should be added separately to the submission to ensure proper listing. Enter title, first (given) name, last (family/surname) name, email address, institution/affiliation, and country for each author. One person must be identified as the presenting author. The order of the authors may be modified at any time prior to the submission deadline of 25 May 2022.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS

Abstract/refereed paper submission is a two-step process. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your submission is uploaded into the portal correctly.

STEP 1: Create an author account

Firstly, you must create an account to upload an abstract. To begin, please follow the below steps:

1. Click here to access the submission portal.
   
   
2. You will be directed to the submission site to create an author account. Once an account is created, please verify the account by clicking on the link provided via the account verification email sent to your nominated email address. Please check your ‘junk folder’ if not received.
   
   
3. Log in to your account after it has been verified using your email address as username, and your nominated password. Please complete your user profile by selecting ‘Edit My Profile’ prior to submitting your abstract. Do note that your photo and biography will be displayed in the program if selected for presentation, thus please include relevant details you wish to be included.

STEP 2: Submitting your abstract/refereed paper

Once you have logged into the submission portal, click ‘Submissions’ in the top menu, then click the ‘Submit Abstract/Refereed Paper’ button to access the submission page. You will be required to provide the following details:

• For ‘Requested Presentation Type’, select ‘Oral – Abstract’ or ‘Oral – Refereed Paper’.
• Enter your paper title in the ‘Abstract/Paper Title’ text field.
• Enter your abstract/refereed paper body in the Abstract Template/Refereed Paper Template, then upload the template using either Drag and Drop or the ‘Add files’ button.

   

• Add any additional emails to the email correspondence box (any email addresses entered here will be included in the correspondence emails that are sent to you).
• Enter the name and organisation of all Co-Presenters and Co-Authors.
• Ensure you indicate the presenting author(s) for the abstract and include a brief biography. The biography should be no more than 150 words. Biographies are not needed for co-authors.

• Indicate your preferred theme (ensure to only select a theme from the list of thematic groups in this document).
• Indicate your preferred presentation type – (please note that panel abstract submissions are open to invitees/panellists only and are separate to general submissions.).
• Provide permission for your presentation to be used post-Conference in PDF format.

GENERAL POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• All submissions must be completed electronically via the online submission portal. Photocopies, posted or emailed files will not be accepted.
• TASA accepts Abstracts (general submissions) from everyone (200 words).
• TASA only accepts refereed conference papers from Honours, Graduate and Postgraduate students and non-students who have to submit a paper in order to get conference funding. 
• Students (Honours, Graduate and Postgraduate) don’t have to submit papers. They can choose to submit either an abstract or refereed paper and will be allocated the same presentation length as peers who have submitted a paper. The difference being those students who have submitted a paper will have it reviewed and published in the proceedings. Conference papers for refereeing will be accepted from non-students if a delegate cannot access institutional support or funding to attend otherwise. If this applies to you, please contact Sally in the TASA Admin for a ‘full paper submission’ code before submitting your paper.
• All presenting authors will be required to register and pay for the Conference by the author registration deadline of 30 August 2022 to ensure that their abstract(s)/refereed paper are included in the final program.
• It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure that submissions are correct.
• Authors may have up to 2 submissions in total (counting all abstract, panel abstract, and refereed paper submissions) as follows:
  • 1 panel abstract and 1 abstract/refereed paper
  • 2 panel abstracts
  • 1 abstract and 1 refereed paper
• The Conference Managers will not be held responsible for abstract/refereed paper submissions not received via the submission portal or for submission errors caused by internet service outages or other unforeseen events.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email to the submitting author by 15 July 2022. Acceptance or otherwise is at the discretion of the Organising Committee whose decision is final. All presenting authors must register and pay to attend the Conference.

PANEL ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

Please note that panel abstract submissions are open to invitees/panellists only and are separate to (general) abstract submissions.

The Australian Sociological Association Conference 2022 (TASA) Organising Committee invites the submission of abstracts for the following conference panels:

PANEL THEMES

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION KEY DATES

ABSTRACT PREPARATION AND FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

• Abstracts must be submitted using eOrganiser, the online submission portal (see instructions below).

• Abstracts must be submitted in English. Your abstracts must be print ready.
• Maximum number of words in the main body of the abstract is 200 words.
• Do not include the title of your abstract or author names and affiliations in the abstract body. These will be automatically populated on the final abstract document based on the details you enter into the relevant sections of the abstract submission site.
• Abstracts should not include images or graphs.
• Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations, spell out the name in full at first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
• Each co-author should be added separately to the submission to ensure proper listing. Enter title, first (given) name, last (family/surname) name, email address, institution/affiliation, and country for each author. One person must be identified as the presenting author. The order of the authors may be modified at any time prior to the submission deadline of 25 May 2022.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

Abstract submission is a two-step process. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your submission is uploaded into the portal correctly.

STEP 1: Create an author account

Firstly, you must create an account to upload an abstract. To begin, please follow the below steps:

1.  Click here to access the submission portal.
   
   
2. You will be directed to the submission site to create an author account. Once an account is created, please verify the account by clicking on the link provided via the account verification email sent to your nominated email address. Please check your ‘junk folder’ if not received.
   
   
3. Log in to your account after it has been verified using your email address as username, and your nominated password. Please complete your user profile by selecting ‘Edit My Profile’ prior to submitting your abstract. Do note that your photo and biography will be displayed in the program if selected for presentation, thus please include relevant details you wish to be included.

STEP 2: Submitting your abstract

Once you have logged into the submission portal, click ‘Submissions’ in the top menu, then click the ‘Submit Abstract/Refereed Paper’ button to access the submission page. You will be required to provide the following details:

• For ‘Requested Presentation Type’, select ‘Oral – Panel Member’.
• Enter your paper title in the ‘Abstract/Paper Title’ text field.
• Enter your abstract body in the Abstract Template, then upload the template using either Drag and Drop or the ‘Add files’ button. Add any additional emails to the email correspondence box (any email addresses entered here will be included in the correspondence emails that are sent to you).
• Enter the name and organisation of all Co-Presenters and Co-Authors.
• Ensure you indicate the presenting author(s) for the abstract and include a brief biography. The biography should be no more than 150 words. Biographies are not needed for co-authors.

• For ‘Thematic Group’, select ‘N/A Panel Submission in the drop-down list.
• Select a theme from the ‘Panel Theme’ drop-down list (ensure to only select a theme from the list of panel themes in this document).
• Provide permission for your presentation to be used post-Conference in PDF format.

GENERAL POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• All submissions must be completed electronically via the online submission portal. Photocopies, posted or emailed abstracts will not be accepted.
• All presenting authors will be required to register and pay for the Conference by the author registration deadline of 30 August 2022 to ensure that their abstract(s) are included in the final program.
• It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure that submissions are correct.
• Authors may have up to 2 submissions in total (counting all abstract, panel abstract, and refereed paper submissions) as follows:
  • 1 panel abstract and 1 abstract/refereed paper
  • 2 panel abstracts
  • 1 abstract and 1 refereed paper
• The Conference Managers will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the submission portal or for submission errors caused by internet service outages or other unforeseen events.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email to the submitting author by 15 July 2022. Acceptance or otherwise is at the discretion of the Organising Committee whose decision is final. All presenting authors must register and pay to attend the Conference.