A report on a successful communication project, technology implementation or management effort, and its results.

Each case study follows this format:

• Description of the problem faced
• Alternatives considered
• Alternative chosen
• Challenges faced
• Results

Detailed session plan, which includes:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• The case study itself, with the following sections addressed: (1) Description of the problem faced, (2) Alternatives considered, (3) Alternative chosen, (4) Challenges faced, and (5) Results.
• Note: If the case is in progress, please indicate this. For Results, indicate the anticipated results if you do not yet have actual results.
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with the work of other organizations that have done similar or related projects)
• Bios for each author.
• Photograph for online program.
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

Yes. Your Case Study should follow the format stated above and can be as long as 6 pages.

A report on a completed research project, with an emphasis on the practical application of the results by professional technical communicators.

Each research report should include the following information:

• Background
• Literature review
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion
• Suggested applications by professional technical communicators

Detailed session plan, which includes:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• The research report itself, which includes (1) Background, (2) Literature review, (3) Methodology, (4) Results, (5) Discussion, and (6) Suggested applications by professional technical communicators.
• Note: If the research is in progress, please indicate this. For Results, indicate the anticipated results if you do not yet have actual results. Note that the application will be added later.
• Sources cited (to situate this study within the larger body of research)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photographs for each presenter.
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

Yes. Your Research Report should follow the format stated above and can be as long as 6 pages.

A session in which a presenter explains a concept, then demonstrates its application in a real-world setting. Demonstrations should include at least one-third of the time as a live illustration or exercise with the participants.

Detailed session plan including:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• Schedule of activities (that is, how will the allotted time be used—please be as specific as possible)
• Description of either the visuals or handouts
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with the work of others that have done similar or related work, as well as related concepts)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

No.

A session in which participants learn by doing and through a debriefing of the learning activity that reinforces concepts taught. At least one-third of the session time should be devoted to a participatory activity.

Detailed workshop plan including

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• Schedule of activities (that is, how will the allotted time be used—please be as specific as possible)
• Descriptions of visuals or workshop handouts
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with both the theoretical and real-world applications of the concepts in the proposed session)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

No.

A panel discussion is like a television news panel. It delves into a controversial issue and has panelists who represent diverse points of view. In a panel discussion session, participants give brief (no more than 2-minute) opening statements, and the majority of the session (at least 80 percent) is a dialogue between the panelists and participants. A facilitator ensures that panel discussions stay on track.

Detailed discussion plan including:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• Panel discussion plan, which includes:
• Key points
• Opening question
• How time will be used during the panel discussion
• How the discussion will be concluded
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with both the concepts and applications to be addressed in the Panel Discussion)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

Yes. Each speaker may submit a paper up to six pages OR the group of presenters may submit a paper up to six pages.

Progression speakers each present an oral presentation (10 minutes), followed by moderated audience discussion (10 minutes). Up to 10 speakers will be grouped together into one progression on related topics. Presentations will be repeated within the session time slot as time allows.

Detailed plan including:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with the work of others who have done similar or related work)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

Yes

This is a session in which the speaker is an expert in the field and is on hand to impart that knowledge to the audience. A presentation is very suitable for larger audiences and is more of a lecture format than any other of our formats. Audience participation is limited to a question and answer session at the end.

Detailed session plan including:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with the work of others that have done similar or related work, as well as related concepts)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

Yes.

These 5-minute talks are on interesting and thought-provoking topics of interest to technical communicators. Each speaker has 20 slides, automatically displayed at 15 seconds per slide. Timing is strictly enforced so you should plan to practice your presentation several times to get your timing in place. Expect to have your oratory skills tested.

Detailed session plan including:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level: All
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with the work of others that have done similar or related work, as well as related concepts)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

No.

Project Showcase presenters are at different tables throughout the session area. Presenters share their projects with groups of attendees as the groups walk from table to table. Attendees who are interested in your topic will stop and listen, and hopefully interact with you. Keep your presentation short (5-10 minutes), and provide a handout with additional details. In many cases, attendees get an idea that they can explore and use. The implementation details can be secondary, and presenters may choose to invite people who are interested in more details to contact them after the session. These small group discussions allow technical communicators to share their experiences, ideas, and solutions.

Detailed session plan including:

• General session information:
• Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.
• Brief description (no more than 30 words), which will be used in the final program if your proposal is accepted.
• Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.
• Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).
• Intended audience.
• Audience skill level: All
• Sources cited (to demonstrate that you are familiar with the work of others that have done similar or related work, as well as related concepts)
• Bios for each presenter.
• Photograph
• Names and full contact information for 2 speaker references for each presenter.

No.

These half-day pre-conference workshops (20 May 2012) are for people seeking a shorter learning experience than the 2-day certificate sessions. You are invited to submit proposals that complement the tracks offered in the conference program.

Tutorials (lecture and discussion for in-depth exploration of a topic with limited hands-on activity) or workshops (lecture and discussion with significant hands-on activities.)

The Society will provide a stipend of $450 and a free conference registration for each pre-conference session. Multiple presenters will split the stipend and conference registration.

Sessions will be held only if more than 5 attendees register.

Detailed session plan including:

General session information:

Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.

Brief description (no more than 30 words)

Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.

Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).

Intended audience.

Relevance to STC members.

Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).

No.

Enter proposal system.

These two-day pre-conference certificate sessions (19-20 May 2012) are for attendees seeking to explore a subject in-depth over the course of the conference. Participants who complete the program earn a certificate of attendance and are expected to attend topic-related conference sessions as selected by the speaker. This combination of seminars and sessions is intended to help develop skills and expose the attendee to the broad range of thinking in the subject area.

The Society will provide a stipend of $2000 and a free conference registration for each pre-conference session. Multiple presenters will split the stipend and conference registration.

Sessions will be held only if more than 5 attendees register.

Detailed session plan which includes:

General session information:

Title (no more than 8 words), which clearly identifies your proposal content.

Brief description (no more than 30 words)

Detailed description (no more than 150 words), which clarifies the content of your proposal.

Key learning objectives (3 to 5 bullet points).

Intended audience.

Relevance to STC members.

Audience skill level (choose one of these: New to Topic, Experienced with Topic, All).

No.

Enter proposal system.