QUIG 2001

Request for Proposals

Proposals may report the findings of particular studies relevant to this year's theme of Social and Economic Justice. We also encourage proposals on topics not directly related to the theme such as research methods (narrative inquiry, ethnography, interview approaches, discourse analysis, grounded theory, focus groups, etc.), teaching qualitative methods, writing about qualitative research, and personal journeys as researchers.

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: JUNE 6, 2000

Guidelines for Proposals

PART 1: COVER PAGE:

Biographical information for ALL presenters, including
Name(s)
Affiliation(s)
Mailing address(es)
Telephone number(s)
Fax number(s)
E-mail address(es) Title of presentation (60 character limit, including spaces) 3 key words to describe the topic Abstract of presentation (75 word limit).
Specify TYPE of presentation (see descriptions)

Audio-visual equipment request - please indicate the type of equipment needed (VCR & monitor, flip chart, overhead projector). We cannot supply computer equipment without a charge.

PART 2: SUMMARY (500 word limit)
Summary to include all of the following:
Focus of presentation or research problem, theoretical frame, research methods, findings, conclusions, and implications.

What To Submit

3 copies of your proposal as indicated above. A stamped, self-addressed postcard.
A stamped, self-addressed business-size envelope.

Mail To:

QUIG Conference
The University of Georgia
325 Aderhold Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602

Phone: 706-
Fax: 706-542-4240 quigconf@arches.uga.edu

Conference Co-Chairs

Kathleen deMarrais
706/542-4600
kdp@uga.edu

David Kurtz
706/542-6288
dkurtz@arches.uga.edu

Review Process

All proposals will be reviewed "blind" by members of the QUIG Steering Committee. Review criteria will include quality of the proposal, significance of the topic, and interest to the audience.

Questions to Consider

What is social and economic justice? What are the epistemological and theoretical lenses we use to understand social and economic justice? How do various disciplines (education, journalism, family therapy, psychology, English, social work, counseling, sociology, political science, anthropology, health professions, business, et al.) represent human experiences and understand social and economic justice? What are the varieties of methods available to study social and economic justice issues? How do human transformations occur and how do people consider them? What are the ethics of doing research with people in marginalized communities? What are the relationships among research participants, practitioners and researchers? What difference does research make in the world? How are conversations facilitated between researchers, practitioners and various communities of people?
How can we engage in transformative practices toward a more just society?

Types of Presentations

Paper Presentation (30 minutes)
A paper presentation is for those wishing to submit individual or joint work. Paper proposals should be titled on all copies, briefly indicate the topic and the way it will be treated, address the significance of the topic and discuss the background of the presenter (without indicating presenter by name). The program chair will organize papers into thematic sessions. Papers must be presented at the conference within a 30 minute time limit.

Panel (1 hour)
A panel discusses a topic as a group, rather than through formal individual presentations. Panel proposals should indicate the topic, its significance, the panelists' background (without names) and the way in which the material will be discussed. Panel presenters should keep in mind time constraints (60 minutes) in planning their session. Time for audience participation should be included.

Roundtable (1 hour)
Roundtables are for presenters who wish to briefly describe their work in a small group setting and engage in conversations with others about their work. This type of session is ideal for works in progress.

Workshop (1-3 hours)
Workshops should actively engage participants in a focused exploration of a process, strategy, method, or conceptual framework(s). Describe the focus and nature of the workshop and propose a time length from 1-3 hours.

Film/Performance Presentation
Describe the focus and nature of the presentations and propose a time length from 1-3 hours.

Other formats
The Chairs and Program Committee welcome proposals that embody alternatives to the traditional formats discussed above. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Program Chairs before submitting a proposal.