Call for Papers and Presentations
2013 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium

Presentation formats

Paper and poster presentations are considered equal in terms of expected scholarly quality. At their core, management and roundtable discussions should have a focus on application.

• Research paper presentation: A 15-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes of discussion.
• Poster presentation: A 60-minute session during which time authors must be available for questions and discussion.
• Management presentation: A 90-minute session focusing on current, applied recreation management issues.
• Roundtable discussion: A 60- to 90-minute session providing structure for stimulating discussion of timely and controversial topics.

Topical areas

The following are examples of topical areas. However, we welcome and encourage presentations on other areas of recreation research and management.

• Natural resource management
• Outdoor & adventure recreation
• Historical/cultural resource management
• Emerging and existing trends
• Measurement and forecasting
• Travel and tourism
• Sustainable tourism, ecotourism, nature tourism
• Sustainable tourism
• Human dimensions of wildlife
• Policy development and planning
• Management applications
• Methodological & theoretical development
• Urban parks & recreation

Abstract Submission Guidelines & Website