Overview:
- WOSC 2022 will be an in-person conference; authors must attend and present at the conference in-person
- Papers may have multiple authors; at least one author must register for and attend the conference
- The submitting author should input all author details and upload their abstract using the abstract submission form.
- Authors should indicate the type of submission (paper, poster, dialogic) on the form and whether they are willing to accept an alternate format
- All abstracts must be submitted in English
- Submitted abstracts must be anonymized
- All abstracts will be double-blind reviewed for the quality of their educational/theoretical/research content, their adherence to submission guidelines, and their link to the conference theme
- Submissions should use 12 pt font, and follow APA-7 style guide: https://www.tandf.co.uk//journals/authors/style/reference/tf_APA.pdf
Submission Types:
Oral Sessions
These face-to-face live sessions are approximately 15 minutes followed by a question period. They can address a range of theoretical, educational or research-based topics relating to but not limited to the conference theme.
Poster Sessions
Posters will be displayed in hard copy format and presented in real time and space with a question period. They can address a range of theoretical, educational or research-based topics relating to but not limited to the conference theme.
Dialogic Sessions
These interactive 55-minute sessions may propose innovative formats and should involve active participation and engagement of session attendees. They can address a range of theoretical, educational or research-based topics relating to but not limited to the conference theme, and are intended to invite dialogue, discussion, and collegial debate.
All submitted abstracts should:
- Be written in English
- Use a word count of 250 words or less (excluding title, key words, and references)
- Include a title of 12 words maximum.
- Include three key words.
- Indicate clearly whether submission is theoretical, educational, or research-based.
Use the following headings:
- Introduction including Purpose/Proposition
- Approach or Methods
- Results/ Findings/ Supporting Arguments
- Implications for Occupational Science
Abstracts may:
- Include up to five references; these will not be part of the competitive criteria for abstract review
- Include a translated version in the language of the author’s choice
All submitted abstracts should:
- Be written in English
- Use a word count of 250 words or less (excluding title, key words, and references)
- Include a title of 12 words maximum
Describe the focus of the session and use the following headings:
- Purpose of the session
- Structure and method of participant engagement
- Two discussion questions or themes
Abstracts may:
- Include up to five references; these will not be part of the competitive criteria for abstract review
- Describe how multiple languages may be incorporated to create spaces for participation and dialogue
- Include a translated version in the language of the author’s choice