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2012 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium
Call for Papers and Presentations

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
Historical/cultural resource management
Emerging and existing trends
Measurement and forecasting
Travel and tourism
Sustainable tourism
Human dimensions
Policy development and planning
Management applications
Methodological & theoretical development

Abstract Submission Guidelines & Website

Click here to access the online abstract submission website. To review the information needed prior to online submission, click here for the submission guidelines. If you experience any problems when submitting an abstract, please contact Cliff Watts at wattsc@ecu.edu.

Presentation equipment

One LCD projector and laptop computer will be set up in each break-out session room. Speakers are asked to load their presentations onto the appropriate laptop during conference breaks from either a CD or portable hard drive. Any additional equipment is the responsibility of the presenter.

Deadlines

December 16 , 2011	One page abstract must be received via the abstract submission website by this date.
January 23, 2012	Notification of acceptance.
mid to late February	Preliminary schedule (without presentation times) posted on website
TBA	Full schedule (including presentation times) posted on website.

Submission

Submit to:
John Confer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Director, Parks and Recreation Management Program

California University of Pennsylvania

250 University Avenue, Box 55

California, PA 15419-1394

Department Phone: (724) 938-4211

Email: confer@calu.edu

Fax: (724) 938-5780