Skip to main content

Proposal Submission Information

Proposal Submission Overview 

This year's program will include individual papers, roundtable, symposia, contemporary issues dialogues (CIDs), collaborative initiative sessions (CISs), and research-into-practice (RIP) sessions. We will also have featured speakers, pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, November 20, and unconference spaces throughout the conference.
As the number of submissions to CUFA has increased in recent years, we are implementing two new
changes to this year’s program. First, in order to ensure a range of presenters and diverse voices across
the CUFA program, we are limiting individuals to three accepted presentations. Individuals may
submit multiple paper, symposia, and other proposals; however, those who have more than three
accepted proposals will be notified and asked to determine which three proposals they wish to present
by June 1. Second, we are adding featured book sessions to allow authors of forthcoming books and edited volumes
to promote their work more strategically. In recognition of the large number of presentations tied directly
to recent and forthcoming publications within the field of social studies education in the last several
years, we encourage individuals who have publications in forthcoming books and edited volumes to
consider presenting in these sessions through a self-designed format that best serves their needs.
Descriptions for book session proposals are listed below.

The submission deadline for all proposals is 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time, Friday, March 8,
2019. No submissions will be accepted after that date.

Proposal Format & Instructions

All proposals are due March 8, 2019 by 11:59 pm PST. Please fill out the electronic submission form and upload your proposal at cufa2019.socialstudies.org. To preserve the integrity of the blind peer review process, please do not include the names or affiliations of authors and presenters in the proposal document. The Program Chair reserves the right to disqualify submissions in which authors' identifying information is revealed. In addition to completing the online proposal submission form, presenters must provide a PDF or Microsoft Word-compatible document that adheres to the guidelines described below. All submissions should be blinded for review. File upload limit through this form is 30MB. If accepted, final papers should be limited to 8,000 words, including references, and are due to discussants by October 28, 2019.

Individual Papers
Individual papers will be presented in both traditional paper presentation and roundtable formats, which
are comprised of several independently proposed papers that allow authors to present abbreviated
versions of their empirical, theoretical, or conceptual scholarship.


Each proposal should include the following elements: a) the title; b) an abstract of 50 words or less that
matches the abstract entered on the proposal submission form; c) the purposes and/or objectives of the
study; d) the theoretical framework or perspective; e) research design and/or methods of inquiry;
f) findings or arguments and their warrants; g) the importance of the work's contribution to scholarship;
and h) references. Theoretical, conceptual, or methodological papers should include information
equivalent to research design or methodology. To preserve the integrity of the blind peer review process,
please do not include the names or affiliations of authors and presenters in the proposal document.
Paper proposals should not exceed 2,000 words, excluding the references and abstract.

Symposium
A symposium is a fully planned session involving multiple presentations or participants (no more than six), a chair, and a discussant. Symposium proposals should include: a) the symposium title, b) an abstract of 50 words or less that matches the abstract entered on the proposal submission form, c) an overall symposium summary of 500 words or fewer without any author/participant identification addressing the following session elements: 1) objectives of the session, overview of the presentation, 2) scholarly or scientific significance and 3) structure of the session.


In addition to the required elements of the symposium proposal, each presenter/participant should
include the following: d) a title of 15 words or fewer for each presenter/participant in the symposium
that is different from the overall symposium title e) a summary of 500 words or fewer for each presenter/
participant in the symposium. Each paper/presentation summary in the symposium must address and
will be reviewed on the following six elements: 1) Objectives or purposes; 2) Perspective(s) or theoretical
framework; 3) Methods, techniques, or modes of inquiry; 4) Data sources, evidence, objects, or materials;
5) Results and/or substantiated conclusions or warrants for arguments/point of view; 6) Scientific or
scholarly significance of the study or work. It is understood that theoretical, conceptual, or
methodological papers will include information that is the equivalent of element 4 for those genres of
scholarly work. f) Symposium submissions should include chairs and, preferably, discussants, with
appropriate expertise. One consolidated document should be provided for the proposal. Symposia
proposals should not exceed a total of 3,500 words, excluding the references and abstract.

Research into Practice (RIP)
RIP sessions offer CUFA members the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate the implications of research for educational practice and are a part of the regular NCSS Conference program. Audience members are typically classroom teachers, teacher educators, and school supervisors and administrators. Therefore presentations should feature scholarly, yet accessible, discussions and activities of interest to practicing educators. NCSS has allocated six one-hour RIP sessions on Friday, November 22. 

RIP proposals should include the following elements: a) the title; b) an abstract of 50 words or less that
matches the abstract entered on the proposal submission form; c) the purposes and objectives of the
session; d) theory and research in which the session is grounded; e) methods of presentation or modes
of activity for the session; f) findings or arguments and their warrants; and g) references. Proposals
should not exceed 2,000 words, excluding the references and abstract.

Contemporary Issues Dialogue
The contemporary issues dialogue format offers conference attendees an opportunity to explore contemporary issues or dilemmas in social education via a unique forum not represented by paper sessions and symposiums. Contemporary issues dialogues can include informal discussions, town hall meetings, structured poster sessions, off-site visits, video presentations and performances, and book talks.

Sessions that promote active participation and open dialogue among audience members are

strongly encouraged. Proposal authors will determine how time is to be allocated during contemporary issues dialogues. Contemporary Issues Dialogue proposals should include the following elements, as appropriate: a) the title; b) an abstract of 50 words or less that matches the abstract entered on the proposal submission form; c) the purposes and objectives of the session; d) theory and research in which the session is grounded; e) methods of presentation or modes of activity for the session; f) findings or arguments and their warrants; and g) references. Proposals should not exceed 2,000 words, excluding the references and abstract.
Collaborative Initiative Session
Collaborative initiative sessions highlight how educators across various levels (P-12, teacher education, higher education, public settings, and activist and non-profit organizations) come together to foster civic and citizenship education learning experiences for students, families, and community members in formal and informal educational settings. This session format is designed to invite K-12 teachers, activists, and other educational stakeholders who have traditionally been absent from CUFA, while also highlighting the cross-pollination of thought and effort that pushes the boundaries of social studies education research and practice. Collaborative initiative session proposal narratives should highlight the collaboration of various stakeholders in our civic climate.

Collaborative initiative session proposals should include the following elements, as appropriate: a) the title; b) an abstract of 50 words or less that matches the abstract entered on the proposal submission form; c) the purposes and objectives of the session; d) theory and research in which the session is grounded; e) methods of presentation or modes of activity for the session; f) findings or arguments and their warrants; and g) references. Proposals should not exceed 2,000 words, excluding the references and abstract.
Book Session
Book sessions are a new format designed to allow authors of forthcoming books and edited volumes
related to social studies education to promote their work. Individuals and groups who have publications
in forthcoming books and edited volumes can use these sessions to create a format that best serves their
needs and desired audience.
Book session proposals should include the following elements, as appropriate: a) the title; b) an abstract
of 50 words or less that matches the abstract entered on the proposal submission form; c) objectives and
recommended audience(s) for the book; d) theory and research in which the session is grounded; e)
methods of presentation or modes of activity for the session; f) findings or arguments and their warrants;
and g) a description that includes whether the book is an edited or single/multiple-authored text and if
the book will be available for sale/order by the conference date. Book session proposals should not
exceed 2,000 words.

Popular posts from this blog

The CUFA program is now out!

View the full CUFA 2019 program at  https://cufa2019.socialstudies.org . Please note that the conference begins on Wednesday morning, 11/20, with a full day of programming on Thursday, 11/21. The Graduate Forum and Research-into-Practice sessions will take place on Friday, 11/22.  Our original CUFA Thursday keynote, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, running against seated Senator John Cornyn, and will no longer be able to appear at CUFA. Our new closing keynote panel will consist of three vibrant individuals who will speak to the theme of Intersectionality and Latinx Advocacy and Activism : State Representatives Mary González (El Paso) and Celia Israel (Austin) and Executive Interim Director of Jolt , Antonio Arellano.

Roundtable and paper session papers due October 28

We're less than a month away! Remember to submit your paper for the conference by Monday, October 28 in order to give discussants ample time to review your work. You can upload the paper to the Open Conference system and/or emailed to your discussant by October 28. To upload your paper, visit  cufa2019.socialstudies.org/ openconf.php , scroll down to the bottom of the page, and under authors select "upload file." This will replace your proposal with your actual paper. If you are presenting at a roundtable, you do not need to email the paper, simply upload it to the system as described above. If you are unable to locate your discussant's email address, contact  cufa19conference@gmail.com . Finally, don't forget to register for NCSS & CUFA. You can register at  www.socialstudies.org/ conference/...   Advance rates end on November 15. Plan your visit by reviewing  our program  and  food and activity guide .  We look forward to seeing you in Austin very