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Here is information for speakers at Graphodigest conferences. These are conference guidelines, for legal advice consult a legal advisor. This message must be read with the information for delegates.
The procedure is simple. You write an article and it is placed onto a web site. The organisers will introduce your article to delegates and it will be discussed. Although you are called a speaker you do not speak in the traditional sense.
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Q1 Who can be a speaker?
A1 You are expected to have a good knowledge of graphology, you may be a practitioner or a theoretician. Alternatively if you are covering an allied area you should have an expertise in that field.
Q2 What topics will be considered?
A2 Contributions are welcome on any area or aspect of graphology. For example the uses and applications of graphology (past, present, different cultures etc); case studies; validation and reliability research; training and education; new interpretations; graphotherapy; penmanship; psychology; questioned document work; history of graphology; computers and graphology; grapwwwtry etc. The conference will be limited to a few papers and to be successful it needs to have a variety of papers on interesting topics.
Q3 Are there recommended ways to organise the article?
A3 You can see past conferences for some examples. Click here for some: 2001 - 2002 The layout should follow the conventions of academic articles. Use of neutral, scientific language, not making sensational remarks, giving full references. You should avoid identifying yourself in the text so that a blind review can take place. The article will probably follow this order:
The Title, Your Name, Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Appendices
Clearly this will be modified by the subject matter. Please remember to write Copyright 2001 next to your name. (or Copyright 2002 etc.) Articles of any length will be considered. You can see an evaluation form and some reasoning at these web pages.
How Peer- Review can help graphology
Comment le processus d’évaluation des pairs peut aider la graphologie
Il "giudizio dei pari" nelle pubblicazioni per una migliore scientificita' della grafologia
Q4 What is an abstract?
A4 It is a summary of your article in about 150 words. You should only prepare it when the article has been finished. You will then put it to the top of the paper. It is NOT an introduction and the article should still make sense without it. I will use your abstract to introduce the paper to delegates.
Q5 Do I need to supply a biography?
A5 Yes please, it will be used to introduce your paper. It should be interesting for delegates and should include something about your involvement with graphology. Please try to keep it below 50 words.
Q6 How do I provide references?
A6 References should be shown in the text by the Harvard
system, this is also called the Names and Dates system: Either "Recent work
(Bradley 1990)" or "Recently Bradley (1990) has found ..". All
such references should then be listed in alphabetical order at the end of the
paper in accordance with these conventions:
For Books
Bradley, Nigel R. (1999), Graphology Digest Factbook, Chesterfield, NRB Publishing.
For Journal Articles
Bradley, Nigel R. (1999),"Sampling for Internet Surveys. An examination of respondent selection for Internet research", Journal of the Market Research Society, Vol 41 No4 October 1999 pp. 387-395
Contributions in books, proceedings, etc.
Doyle, Peter (1990), "Managing the Marketing Mix". In: The Marketing Book 2nd Edition. (Ed.)Baker, Michael J. (London), William Heinemann Ltd, pp. 227-267.
Q7 Do I need to translate my article into other languages?
A7 Yes if possible! Delegates can use translation robots to understand it but machine translations are not the best, so if you can organise a "human" translation of your article into English, French, German, Italian and Spanish it would be fantastic!
Q8 There are many ways I can present my article.
It could be a PowerPoint Show, a simple article on a long page, with/out
colour. It could have sound effects. What
is best?
A8 Keep it as a simple article! Remember that delegates will view papers in many different ways. Some get the Internet on television, some on small handheld displays, some have small memory computers, some have old software, and some people will be asking robots to create translations. Let’s leave more adventurous presentations to the future!
Q9 I don't have a web site, can I start one free?
A9 Yes, http://your.freehosting.net is a good place to look for free web space. It is not difficult to build a web site. If you don't want to build the web pages yourself don't worry it will be done for you.
Q10 What do I need to do?
A10 Just send an email to bradlen@graphology.ws with the title, a brief description of your paper and your biography. The deadline for the full paper is 1 October, but please try to send it before then.
Q11 When will I know if my paper is accepted?
A11 In October when all papers are on web sites for testing
Q12 Do I need to participate in debates about my article?
A12 No, but delegates like to ask questions and you are able to explain your thinking.
Q13 Will I know if my paper is being discussed?
A13 Not always, it is the same as a real conference. About 100 people may have heard it, and some ask questions, you overhear some people discussing it, some people talk about it over coffee, others at the bar. Conversation even reaches private rooms! It is impossible to monitor all debate. But here is a tip: during the conference go to Topica and type your name in the search box.
Q14 If I am accepted as a speaker do I have to register as a delegate?
A14 No but you need to read the delegate pack now
alongside these speaker instructions. To register now click here
or if you just want to see the delegate pack without
registering it is available as a web page.
Q15 What do I get out of it?
A15 New friends, new knowledge, the satisfaction of pushing the boundaries of knowledge forward, networking possibilities, reputation, a tangible closure to your hard work. If your paper is used in the conference you'll receive a book of fine papers (free if published) - quite a lot really!!
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1. You agree to have your article on a web site from 1 October to 30 January in the Conference for which it is accepted, it will be left unless you request for it to be removed.
2. You agree for delegates to print and discuss your article.
3. You are not expected to pay any money to delegates or organisers. You will not receive money from organisers or delegates. Any costs that you incur (materials, research etc.) are your own responsibility.
4. Copyright of your article remains with you. If anyone wants to include it in a journal or book, they need your written permission.
5. You declare that the article is your own work and that someone else has not produced it.
6. You agree that Nigel Bradley can edit and reproduce your article (with others) and publish an official book for the conference. As a consideration, you will receive one token copy.
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1. Send an email to Nigel Bradley bradlen@graphology.ws with
-A title and description of your article.
-A biography - a description of yourself in less than 50 words
2. Print the paper slip below and send it by snail mail to
Nigel Bradley,
91,Hawksley Avenue,
CHESTERFIELD,
Derbyshire S40 4TJ
Great Britain.
1. Send your full article as an email attachment (or disk to the address above)
2. Send the form below (by regular post) to
Nigel Bradley,
91, Hawksley Avenue,
CHESTERFIELD,
Derbyshire
S40 4TJ
Great Britain.
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1. You agree to have your article on a web site from 1 October to 30 January in the next conference
2. You agree for delegates to print and discuss your article.
3. You are not expected to pay any money to delegates or organisers. You will not receive money from organisers or delegates. Any costs that you incur (materials, research etc.) are your own responsibility.
4. Copyright of your article remains with you. If anyone wants to include it in a journal or book, they need your written permission.
5. You declare that the article is your own work and that someone else has not produced it.
6. You agree that Nigel Bradley can edit and reproduce your article (with others) and publish an official book for the conference. As a consideration, you will receive one token copy and can buy more copies at a reduced price.
7. You understand that the article will be translated into other languages. The organisers accept no responsibility for misunderstandings arising from editing or translation.
Your Name
Your Date of Birth
Your Address
Zip code/Post Code
Country
Your Email Address
Your Phone Number
I agree to the conditions above
Your signature
The date today
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