How to contribute

  1. Register for this conference
  2. Choose the form of your submission: abstract/presentation/poster/creative works
  3. Choose the track: Inquiry, Reflection, Creative Works, Research
  4. Upload your submission

Submission options:

  • Abstract - title (less than ten words) and abstract (250 words); double-line spacing, 12-point font
  • Poster - use template provided
  • Creative works - one-page outline describing concept/project and intention
Writing the abstract

There are various ways to write an abstract and a suggested structure is as follows:

  • Title
  • Background/purpose
  • Description of project/innovation
  • Overview of knowledge to date
  • Outline of results (or anticipated outcomes)
  • Implications and/or significance of work 
The title of your abstract should be 10 words or less. Maximum length for the abstract is 250 words. Please use 12-point font and double-line spacing. References not required in abstract submission.
Authors of accepted abstracts will have the option to do a 15-min oral presentation and/or have their abstract included in the conference proceedings.

Preparing the presentation 

Each presentation will be 15 mins in length with five minutes for questions from the audience. In line with the suggested structure for abstracts, a slide for each of the following will suffice:

  • Title
  • Background/purpose
  • Description of project/innovation
  • Overview of knowledge to date
  • Outline of results (or anticipated outcomes)
  • Implications and/or significance of work 
Note: please ensure to comply with TQ brand guidelines when formulating your presentation:

Poster

Following the same suggested structure for the abstract and presentation, the poster also includes an outline of essential elements of your scholarship or research project. Those opting for a poster submission are welcome to be as creative as they choose.

A1 poster dimensions: 594x841mm

Use PowerPoint to create your poster using the A1 dimensions then save as a PDF.

The dimensions of an A1 sized poster are: 594x841mm. When designing your poster, the following suggested template is provided but you are welcome to be as creative as you choose. Regardless of whether you choose to use the template provided or take a more creative approach, the suggested setup is to use a PowerPoint slide that is sized to A1 dimensions. When your poster is complete, save as a PDF ready for printing. Printing will be free of charge for conference participants and notifications of acceptance will provide more details about the printing process.

Creative Works

The Creative Works stream is focused on reflective inquiry and will comprise two tracks: Reflective inquiry through art; and Reflective inquiry through performance. 

Submissions for the Creative Works stream may include an exhibition of artworks, dramatic performance, a video recording of a performance, display/demonstration of painting or ceramic creations, or some form of music or fashion creation/demonstration/performance. Participants are welcome to be creative in how Creative Works are presented but to be included in the program, a 250 words abstract/outline is required for the submission.

Scholarship incentive